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Whether topical caffeine can actually visibly affect your skin is a matter of debate among the scientific community — but I've gotten very into caffeine-infused eye care products in the past couple of months, and I don't plan on giving them up…

Beauty sales might not be at the forefront of your mind during the Fourth of July weekend, but they're worth paying attention to. Brands are offering good discounts on purchases as well as hosting buy more, save more events. And although one of the…

On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ employees from discrimination based on sex. This means that it’s now illegal to harass or fire someone for being gay or trans. Just last year, Allilsa Fernandez,…

Enjoying a barbecue out in the sun is an essential part of summer, but health experts caution that you need to keep an eye on your crabcakes to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your fun. Keeping yourself safe from food poisoning at outdoor…

As June came to a close, Sheila*, a 36-year old Los Angeles-based architect, realized that she and her husband had had a drink every day for 70 straight days. “We panicked a bit when we looked at the numbers,” she says, of how her drinking habits…

Your favorite superhero-pattern face mask might need an upgrade. While cloth face masks have become widespread to prevent the spread of coronavirus, some medical experts say the use of face shields, clear Plexiglass or plastic windows worn on a…

As something summer this way comes, you might be slipping on your shades and venturing outdoors for your workout. But as you're out surfing and swimming, your running shoes may be making their way further and further into the closet. Because let's…

If your incoming texts are piling up and you can't find the energy to compose a response to even your closest friends, it could be because you're too burnt-out for small talk right now. While your phone used to be a way to wind down at the end of a…

Whether you've had a dog for years or you just adopted a pup during quarantine, you probably know what a physical experience it is to have a furball pal. Maybe you have to carry your senior dog up the stairs, or maybe your service pup helps you…

Glossier, the millennial-favorite skin care and makeup company, has made its mark on everything from cream blushes (hi, Cloud Paint) to cleansers. Now, its new Priming Moisturizer Balance brings more hybrid products to the brand. Priming…

Face masks are the new black — and orange, and pink, and any other trend you'd care to name. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that people should wear cloth face coverings in public settings where it's difficult to socially…

Despite millennials being firmly in their family-building years, fewer 25- to 39-year-olds are having kids than ever, thanks to factors like the 2008 financial crisis, a lack of paid family leave or affordable child care, and a lot of anxiety about…

On Saturday, June 20 at 12:30 a.m., Tennessee state legislature passed a bill banning all abortion after a “fetal heartbeat” — technically, just electrical activity, since a fetus’ heart hasn’t yet developed — can be detected, which is usually at…

When quarantine first began, it was easy to imagine your fitness goals going up in smoke. You decided to buck the trend and actually get into dance cardio Zooms for the first time in your life. Now, you feel weird if you don't get out for your five…

While some teenagers are building virtual villages on Animal Crossing, others are making chilling discoveries IRL with Randonautica and posting about it on TikTok. Randonautica is an app that sends you on a random adventure to explore the world…

An exercise bike is a great way to work up a sweat if you're looking to take your cardio sessions to home turf — but they can get pricey fast. The best inexpensive exercise bikes are an affordable way to get the workout you want and many of them…

As the coronavirus crisis drags on, the disproportionate dangers of COVID-19 for marginalized communities are clear. While experts don't have data about the effects of the pandemic on queer folks, they agree that COVID-19's impact on LGBTQ people is…

Anybody who downloads the new watchOS 7 to their Apple Watch when it's available in the fall will have the chance to work on their ZZZs. The new operating system comes with a series of elements designed to improve sleep quality, including a…