The hair care aisle has never been more confusing. Between product labels screaming sulfate free and paraben free and a steady stream of influencer warnings about ingredients to avoid, many people have quietly built routines around fear rather than facts. But dermatologists and trichologists are increasingly pushing back and the science behind some of the…
Ten years ago, a Washington, D.C., mother named Shari Baptiste sat down and wrote a GoFundMe appeal on behalf of her 15-year-old daughter, a promising young tennis player whose growing talent was outpacing the family's ability to fund it. Tournament travel, coaching fees and the general cost of competing at a high junior level had…
Every night, it feels entirely reasonable to believe that tomorrow morning will go differently. The bed will get made. The workout will happen. The inbox will be handled before 8 a.m. And then the alarm goes off, the snooze button gets hit, the phone comes out, and suddenly the whole first hour has quietly slipped…
When most people think about living longer, they imagine sweeping lifestyle overhauls strict diets, intense cardio routines or expensive supplements. But researchers and physical therapists say the answer may be far simpler, and it is located somewhere most people never think to focus: the backside.
The gluteus muscles collectively the largest muscle group in the…
Cardi B has built a reputation for being open about her unconventional haircare experiments, but one particular DIY treatment took a turn she did not see coming and the aftermath followed her around for six full months.
The rapper appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, March 24, where she described a…
Spring has a way of stirring something inside a pull toward newness, movement and possibility. And while the season typically fills calendars with social plans and work commitments, there is real value in carving out time for just one person: yourself. Whether you are craving quiet mornings or a little outdoor adventure, solo dates are…
International travel is many people's dream, but the cost of flights, extended time off and the logistics of going overseas put it out of reach for most. The good news is that the United States has more than a few places that convincingly channel the architecture, culture and atmosphere of Europe no passport required. Whether…
There is something about the arrival of spring that quietly shifts the energy warmer air, longer days and a general sense of possibility that touches every part of life, including intimacy. If the season has you feeling more playful and open, that mood is worth bringing into the bedroom. Trying something new does not have…
Mental health remains one of the most underdiscussed topics in the Black community. Despite Black Americans being 20 percent more likely to experience mental health challenges often rooted in racial, systemic and generational trauma only about 25 percent seek professional treatment, compared to nearly 40 percent of white Americans who do the same.
In the…
Some of the most effective skincare treatments in use today did not start in spas or beauty labs they started in hospitals. Botox was originally developed to treat muscle spasms and eye disorders. LED light therapy was first researched by NASA to support wound healing in space. And microcurrent, which is now a fixture in…

