Are Vices Really All That Bad for You?
My longest relationship has been with a pack of cigarettes. At first, this chemical romance felt like a kind of performance, a behavioral cosplay of my art-school peers, who appeared …
Wellness
7 Signs You’re Not Drinking Enough Water
You may think you’re drinking enough water, but if you spent most of the day with a cup of coffee by your side, you’re probably more dehydrated than you think. …
Founder of Intellect raised $20 million for his mental health startup
Theodoric Chew, 28, co-founded mental health startup Intellect in 2019. Theodoric Chew suffers from panic attacks and an anxiety disorder. But, he’s never allowed it to stop him — in …
How Much Should You Actually Care About Your Cortisol Levels?
In otherwise healthy people, Dr. Cheesman says cortisol levels are “usually under tight control by an organ in your brain called the pituitary gland,” which sends a signal to your …
10 Signs of Zinc Deficiency and How to Remedy Them
While a zinc deficiency is rare in the U.S. and other developed countries, it can still happen and is extremely important to take note of. As one of the most …
How My Partner and I Have Sex in Public
Welcome to Doing It, a column where sex educator Varuna Srinivasan explores the deep connections between sex and emotions. This month, they speak with experts and people who have sex …
The New Anti-Aging Necessity? Core Strength
Sometimes, getting older feels like adding (many, many) insults to injury. Hormonal changes through perimenopause and menopause can cause more than 50 symptoms that range from brain fog and memory …
Shake It Out: The Easy, Expert-Approved Way To Unwind After A Stressful Day
We all have long and arduous days, but some of us are better equipped to deal with them than others. As a longtime stress-head of the finest variety, I have …
Reviewers Are Blown Away By Ingrown Toenail Corrector
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The Health Benefits of Quinoa For Longevity
Those who follow a gluten-free, plant-based, or whole foods diet already know all about the health benefits of quinoa. Ever since Oprah named the whole grain as one of her …