Disclaimer: There’s no safe way to tan (or burn). Dermatologist Lisa Chipps made this abundantly clear when asked how to fade a sunburn into an even tan: “Don’t tan,” she responded. “Every time you tan, you increase your risk of developing skin cancer, brown spots and wrinkles.”...
Having a cold during winter doesn’t always feel like as much of an ordeal as a summer cold. You expect to get sick in winter, so you’re more mentally prepared to spend a day wrapped in a cocoon of blankets, guzzling cough syrup until you feel better...
There are a million reasons to ride your bike: Enhanced cardiovascular fitness; improved muscle strength and flexibility; increased joint mobility; reduced stress levels; upgraded posture and coordination; reinforced bones; decreased body fat levels; prevention (or management) of disease as well as reduced anxiety and depression. It’s also...
Tips From a Sports Psychologist Tip 1: Defeat the Panic In challenging situations, our bodies go into “fight or flight” mode as stress hormones flood our system—no good when you’re about to do a tricky PowerPoint presentation. “Find ways to stay calm in high-pressure situations,” insists Dr....
Rolling about in that extra-gooey patch behind the dance tent is ill-advised and will have little to no effect on your wellbeing. But the mineral-infused mud, packed with magnesium, sodium, sulphur and volcanic ash? According to the experts, that stuff works wonders. Slick Skinned According to the...
In the vast and ever-expanding catalogue of “serious talks” you might have with your significant other, letting them know that they reek is probably at the top of the “Where do I even start?” list. For example, there’s one redditor who complains that her significant other is...
Did you check the mirror before heading out the door this morning? Of course you did. We all do. While the way you look has no real bearing on your merits as a human being, studies show that it can absolutely affect the way you perceive your...
One of the unfortunate byproducts of my newfound sobriety has been an inability to sleep in past 7 a.m. It used to be that a noxious combo of booze and other stuff could reliably knock me out until noon. Now, however, my well-rested, ascetic brain is awoken by...
1. Let’s get this straight: Does the sun actually make you happier? In a word, yes. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s triggered in some people during the autumn and winter and seems to be closely related to a lack of sunlight. Although...
We’ve learned how to groom our nethers on this site before, but fundamentals alone aren’t enough to achieve perfectly-groomed pubes: That also requires an understanding of both general expectations and the landscape you’re working with. Is the hairier man doomed to trimming his entire body every time...
Forget “Hygge”—the Danish ritual of enjoying life’s simple pleasures that’s, like, so five years ago, darling—2019 is all about “Niksen.” It’s a Dutch word that literally means “doing nothing at all.” Not in the style of an apathetic TV addict or an inebriated ne’er-do-well, mind you: Niksen...
You go to the beach happy. You soak up some sun. You jump in the water. You have a couple of drinks. It’s maybe the least effort you can put into anything ever. But by the time you get home, you feel as though you’ve spent the...