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2019 Health Fashion

What are the best shoes for standing all day?—we found out from a foot doc

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January 12, 2019 at 10:03AM by CWC Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, teacher, waitress, barista, or busy mom of toddlers, there’s one job descriptor you all share—prolonged standing. But before you resign to the pain and suffering that endless hours of being on your feet can cause, um, don’t. It doesn’t have to be that way. (We promise.) “Prolonged standing places unique stress on the feet, just as sitting places stress on the lower back,” explains Dr. Emily Splichal, a New York City-based podiatrist and human movement specialist. “But with a little support in the right shoe, your feet and back can feel worlds better.” So, what are the best shoes for standing all day? While Dr. Splichal suggests visiting an expert to ensure you have no underlying issues, if you know what type of foot you have—high arch, flat feet, etc.—you can shop online accordingly. “I advise all my patients to look for cushion, arch support, and even a slight heel in the shoe,” she says. “It might seem counterintuitive, but standing flat all day is incredibly hard on the soles, so you want something that gives it a little shape.” Whether you’re looking for a style that’s more polished or you’re looking for sneakers to rock to the office, your feet will thank you. Ready to find your solemate? Scroll down for 12 shoes perfect for standing all day. Photo: Aertex Aetrex Christie Loafer, $110 Constructed with stretchy, scalloped sides, the real all-star of these shoes is the cushioned

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2019 Health City

I asked my younger coworkers to teach me their dating app secrets—and stumbled upon a whole lot of genius

12 min read

January 12, 2019 at 08:23AM by CWC Remember the early aughts? As in, Fendi baguettes. Chappelle’s Show. Paris Hilton being a thing (and relatedly, those low-rise jeans that keep threatening to come back). My point is, that was a long time ago. Connect that era to today (or rather, last year) and you’ll understand how long my last relationship was. And now, on the north side of 40, I’m basically a time traveler from a dating world that doesn’t exist anymore. On the north side of 40, I’m basically a time traveler from a dating world that doesn’t exist anymore. Luckily, I work in an office full of 20-somethings and 30-somethings who are serious experts in the field of Bumble-ology. And Applied Tinder Science. And…you get it. So I assembled a dating-coach dream team to guide me: associate beauty and fitness editor Rachel Lapidos, associate beauty and fitness editor Zoe Weiner, and assistant editor Tamim Alnuweiri. I sat down with the group to get to the bottom of the most confusing things about dating apps for a 40-something—here’s the keeping-it-oh-so-real advice my younger co-workers offered. ERIN: Okay, so as you know, I was in a relationship for the past 15 years, and now I’m single. It’s hardly an original thought to say that app life is challenging, but my challenges are more in the details! Like, I don’t know the social cues and what’s a faux pas and what’s considered normal. So, first question… If someone asks for your WhatsApp, is that some

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2019 Health Fashion Relaxation Yoga

The one yoga pose you can do in bed to help recover from your intense January workouts

4 min read

January 12, 2019 at 05:31AM by CWC Whether you’re kicking off 2019 with a 30-day fitness challenge or a pledge to hold a plank for a full one minute by the end of the month, January tends to be the time of year when you’re the most motivated to push your limits at the gym. Personally, I’ve made it my mission to get in a 30-minute sweat sesh every day until February 1st, and so far, so good—to an extent. On the one hand, I feel so, so strong (I got into my first ever headstand this week), but on the other… ohmigodIAMSOSORE. Even if you’re taking all of the proper precautions to make a harder-than-usual workout regimen safe for your body, your muscles will ultimately hurt after multiple days in a row of burning them out. So what can you do to rehab them so that you can keep trucking along? Put your legs up on the wall, apparently. According to Erica Chen, an instructor at NYC’s Yoga Vida, “legs up the wall” is the best possible pose for helping your body recover after a particularly intense series of workouts. “Like in all inversions, you are reversing the blood flow in the body which helps to improve circulation, and redirects blood back to your heart,” she explains, noting that the benefits of the pose are multifaceted. “You are calming the nervous system by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. You’re allowing the legs to drain excess fluid build up, which is

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2019 Health

Winter breakouts? You should probably wash your scarf

3 min read

January 12, 2019 at 03:45AM by CWC   Not to gross you out, but after spending the season all bundled up, your cozy scarf, hat, and gloves are most likely a little, um…unsanitary. Other clothing items that come into direct contact with your skin get washed regularly, but some winter accessories will never meet the germ-fighting dynamic duo of soap and water. And that’s a shame for your complexion. One too many wears of a grimy scarf can result in a breakout around you neck and chin. Your forehead is prone to pimples caused by a woolen hat caked with dirt and oil. Fortunately, giving your delicate winter accessories a wash isn’t as time-consuming as you’d think. Cleaning winter hats, gloves, and scarves rids them of funky smells (you know the ones!), too. Enough causes of acne exist already; your clothing shouldn’t be one of ’em. Here’s how to expertly clean your winter accessories 1. Scarves When using a washing machine, placing items a mesh laundry bag helps prevent damage, says Lynsey Crombie, the cleaning expert behind Queen of Clean. “It gives your scarf some extra protection when you’re washing it and stops it from getting caught on anything, which can make it fuzzy,” she says. “Wash it on a cooler setting—or a setting specifically for wool, if you have one—and make sure to wash it separately from other items.” Crombie recommends adding a capful of white vinegar along with the detergent. The vinegar brightens, softens, and fight odors. Let your scarf air-dry on a flat

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2019 Wellbeing EDITORSPICK

5 Simple Ways To Declutter Your Life In The New Year

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January 11, 2019 at 11:00PM Why stop with your home? Continue Reading… Author Vanessa Loder | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue Imagine if a hoarder invited you to dinner, and the kitchen was the nexus of their hoarding empire. You cringe while watching them attempt to cook among the chaos. It’s so cluttered, they’re forced to move random objects off the stovetop burners and even out of the kitchen sink, including a fake fish tank, holiday lights that never got strung, and a beaded frog. It’s painful to watch. This is exactly how I feel watching my kids attempt to play in their toy kitchen, which has become a de-facto storage area. The visual clutter drains me every time I look at it. It’s crammed. Crowded. Constricted. Cluttered. Chock-full of stuff they don’t need. On random occasions, when I’m feeling motivated, I’ll whirl in like a cleanup hurricane, only to discover I’m battling it out with a never-ending anti-tidy tornado. As soon as I turn my back, chaos reigns once again. This space has taught me an important lesson about decluttering: All of our spaces are connected. When you declutter one area, it affects you physically, mentally emotionally, and even spiritually. Here are five simple strategies and habits to help you declutter way more than your home in the new year: 1. Start a dialogue with your surroundings. This fun and useful exercise comes from self-help guru Martha Beck. She suggests we each have an area in our

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2019 Wellbeing

Couples Who Do THIS Are Better At Supporting Each Other

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January 11, 2019 at 10:00PM Here’s how to ask for help and receive the support you need. Continue Reading… Author Tiffany Lashai Curtis | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue It’s not always easy to communicate your feelings when in a romantic partnership. As a result, many people can sometimes resort to passive behaviors in their attempts to feel seen and heard by their partner—things like sulking, whining, or just generally behaving in a sad way to indicate they need support. However, new research findings suggest this indirect way of seeking support is not just ineffective—it might actually draw the opposite response from their partner. In a recently released study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, researchers surveyed 176 couples to measure their levels of self-esteem, feelings of insecurity related to their relationship, and their sense of closeness and intimacy with their partners. Participants were then asked to note one thing about themselves they’d like to improve, and one member of each couple was instructed to share their self-improvement goal with their partner while being videotaped. Researchers went through these taped discussions, analyzing to what extent the person sharing their goal used indirect support-seeking behaviors and what kind of response these behaviors got from their partner. As it turns out, people who used more indirect support-seeking strategies tended to elicit much more negative responses from their partners—things like criticism, disapproval, or blame. So basically the exact opposite behavior you want when you’re asking for help. Additionally, the researchers

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