Summer Skincare Savers

Conquering the heat, sweats and tears with these gentle, effective products

The dog days of August are just around the corner. Helping with melting makeup, accidentally-too-long naps in the sun, overzealous air conditioning and more are these skincare savers we now can’t imagine our daily routines (and Summer Fridays) without. Light, refreshing, and most importantly, suitable for even the most sensitive skin types, all of the below products do an effective job of keeping things in …

Why Jet Lag Feels Worse Depending on Your Travel Direction

Jet lag is the pits, but it is even worse when you travel east. Michelle Girvan (a physicist at the University of Maryland who also co-authored a model published this week) says it’s because, “The body’s internal clock has a natural period of slightly longer than 24 hours, which means that it has an easier time traveling west and lengthening the day than traveling east …

Silence is Good for Your Brain

While plenty of people sing the praises of white noise or classical music, silence is actually incredibly important for your brain’s health. From generating new cells to exercising memory and imagination, encouraging self-reflection and relaxation (two minutes of silence proved to be more calming than “relaxing” music or sounds), there’s a lot to be said for the sound of silence. No wonder the very word …