Category Archives: health

The Surprising Reason Why Emily Skye Doesn't Believe in Cheat Days

Maybe you’ve used the term “cheat meal” to describe an indulgent dish or sugary dessert you’ve eaten while trying to lose weight, get in shape, or lead a healthier lifestyle. Emily Skye, the Australian social media fitness star, prefers to call them something else. “I like to call them ‘treats,’ not ‘cheats’ because I don’t want to… Read More »

Emily Skye: "Focus On Your Own Journey and Don't Worry About Anyone Else"

No matter your get-healthy goal—drop 10 pounds, adopt a cleaner diet, build muscle—the first step to success is the same: let go of your idea of “perfect,” because perfection just does not exist, says Aussie fitness sensation Emily Skye. Perfectionism is ultimately a motivation killer because when you inevitably have an off day, or you compare yourself to someone… Read More »

There’s a New Personality Type You Should Know About

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 »

Here's Why Email Makes You So Stressed Out

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 Body-Positive Athletic Ad Shows Women With Diverse Bodies and People Are Loving It

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 »

I Started My Morning Meditating In a Pod And It Was Awesome

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 »

11 Surprising Uses For Botox

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 »