Category: Health & Fitness

We promise you’ll love them. We all know how important it is to wear SPF every day. Any dermatologist will tell you that slathering on sunscreen before you leave the house in the morning is the number-one best thing you can do to defend against UV damage and the risk of skin cancer. What you…

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For folks with ablutophobia, there’s no such thing as a “relaxing” shower or bath.Our fascination with “clean” beauty was never just about putting certain ingredients on our skin. It was also about reducing waste, lessening our impact on the environment, and being more responsible with our consumption.  In that vein, the idea of reef-safe sunscreen…

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< div class=”clickbankwrapper”>Here’s how to break the pattern your family set for you.I’ve spent years searching for a product that would kick my body acne to the curb once and for all. I’ve tried body washes, bar soaps, sprays, and serums, and many of them really have worked… but only temporarily. After a few weeks with…

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They’ll weather the weather. If you’re unable to do lunges due to an injury, have trouble balancing, or you simply don’t like them (no judgment!), there are plenty of alternative exercises that can be just as effective. “Forward lunges are a favorite for their effectiveness in targeting the quads and engaging the glutes. However, they’re…

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It’s not just TMJ that’s to blame.Picture this: The frost has finally thawed and the 15-weekend rain streak is finally over, so you decide to call up your friends to hit the backyard and crack open a few brews. About an hour before they get there, you head outside to assess the state of your…

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Let these poses give you roots to help you find your wings.For as long as I can remember, the days before my period have felt like an emotional rollercoaster. I had what I called “PMS on steroids,” but turns out, I actually have PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. PMDD is a mental health condition that…

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