The CDC recently reported that more than one-third of American adults do not get enough sleep on a regular basis. In fact, it’s now a public health epidemic, with research linking a lack of shut-eye to numerous health problems. Our cognitive functions are impaired, so we are more likely to overreact, and our emotional intelligence […]
February 14 is Valentine’s Day, and not surprisingly, it’s also National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day. On a day when heart-shaped boxes are filled with bite-sized chocolates with ooey, gooey centers, quite a few of these cream-filled goodies will be exchanged and shared on this holiday. Whether it is milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate filled with […]
With the rise of the craft of mixology, cocktails have become serious business, bars and bartenders have gone the way of the Do Do bird, and in their place have risen craft cocktail dens, all looking like pre-prohibition saloons helmed by mustachio’d and tattoo’d mixologists sporting bowties and suspenders. Hey, I like a juniper elderberry […]
Women of color have long been underrepresented in wellness. For far too long, many people have associated yoga and meditation with white Lululemon-clad juice enthusiasts. But new innovators in the wellness world are trying to tap into a whole new diverse audience by seeking inclusivity. Stacey Johnson and Jasmine Johnson, cofounders of Black Zen, a free […]
You may have seen decorative coconut bowls on Instagram, often utilized as pretty vessels for smoothies of all colors. But in Vietnam, they are carefully crafted works of functional art. Vietnamese families make them by hand, putting their hearts and souls into their bowls. While traveling through the country in 2016, Sophie Destrooper was immediately […]
Heinz is celebrating their 150th anniversary this year and their marking the grand occasion with… Ketchup Caviar. For more than a century, Heinz Tomato Ketchup has been the jewel in Heinz’s crown, so how does their Ketchup Caviar shape up – and can it tantalize our taste buds as much as their other precious commodity? […]
Much like last year’s Transparency 2.0 trend, consumer purchasing power continues to motivate changes in the food, beverage and body care industries, as shoppers expect more from the brands and businesses they choose to support. In 2019, thoughtful consideration behind purchases moves beyond (but doesn’t exclude!) environmental stewardship and animal welfare, and becomes more people-focused. […]
“The more we share our power, the stronger we all become. What is your real power?” That’s the mantra behind Aerie’s #AerieREAL Role Model campaign, and it works. When Aerie introduced its first-ever #AerieREAL Role Model back in 2016, naming plus-size model Iskra Lawrence as face of the brand, it changed expectations for marketing lingerie. […]
When the weather gets colder, it makes sense that we crave a warm bowl of chili or soup instead of a cold salad—but it’s not just because these foods make us feel cozier. Our bodies are telling us what we need to eat in the winter, when there’s less sun exposure, the air gets colder […]
Here’s something tailgaters, ice skaters, skiers and other cold weather fans might want to keep in mind: Drinking boozy beverages will make you feel warmer, but it doesn’t actually keep you warm or prevent hypothermia. Instead, drinking alcohol lowers the core temperature of your body. According to Dr. William Haynes, director of Clinical Pharmacology at […]