This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. Email is often cited as one of the most stressful things about the modern workplace, especially for people who feel pressure to stay logged on 24/7. Now, researchers say that different personality types respond in different ways to certain email habits and behaviors—and that knowing your “type” may help… Read More »
This article originally appeared on HelloGiggles.com. Plus-size clothing brand Lane Bryant just released an athletic ad campaign that promotes body confidence, and we’re here for it! The retailer recently caught the world by storm with its #ThisBody campaign, featuring plus-sized entertainers donned in lingerie. And now, with the release of its line LIVI Active, Lane Bryant is keeping up with the body-positive momentum. The four-part series features… Read More »
By now, we’ve all learned about the health benefits of meditation: the practice boosts serotonin levels (yay, happiness!), lowers blood pressure, and can even alleviate chronic pain. But for many of us, taking the time to totally disconnect and do literally nothing for any period of time may seem like an impossible feat. Trust me,… Read More »
This article originally appeared on Time.com. Though it’s best known for smoothing wrinkles, Botox, which is derived from one of the most deadly toxins known to man, has repeatedly stunned the medical community for its seemingly endless applications. Though the drug is approved for nine medical conditions and several cosmetic ones, Allergan, the company that… Read More »
This article originally appeared on Time.com. Death rates from cancer, the second-biggest killer in the United States, have dropped 25% since 1991, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. That statistic translates into a lot of lives saved; had the cancer death rate remained steady from its peak in 1991, about two… Read More »
This article originally appeared on Money.com. With the planet feeling smaller than ever before, there’s no need to stay local with your vacation plans. For inspiration, MONEY has lined up a year’s worth of great travel destinations, near and far—one for every month of 2017. This year’s picks take advantage of currency shifts and travel… Read More »
This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. Mom always told you not to put anything in your ear that’s smaller than your elbow. Well, she was right. Not only is that good advice; it’s now an official guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of earwax, published Tuesday by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.… Read More »
This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. It’s no secret that sometimes, spending time on Facebook can be a real downer. Maybe you’ve considered deleting your account for the sake of your sanity. But you don’t have to quit the social network altogether to feel better, suggests a new study. Researchers say that simply changing your… Read More »
Think big picture That old advice about making resolutions specific and measurable? Not quite spot on. You could, after all, check off your goal of exercising 30 minutes each day, then help yourself to a second piece of cake—not consistent with your true overall desire to be fit. “Rather than an outcome like losing 20… Read More »
Think big picture That old advice about making resolutions specific and measurable? Not quite spot on. You could, after all, check off your goal of exercising 30 minutes each day, then help yourself to a second piece of cake—not consistent with your true overall desire to be fit. “Rather than an outcome like losing 20… Read More »