July 03, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Betty Everett once sang, “If you want to know, if he loves you so, it’s in his kiss.” Granted, it’s a pretty heteronormative song (hello, 1960s) that I mostly only remember because of Cher and a karaoke episode of Tiny Toon Adventures (hello, 1990s), but it kind of rings true, right? If you kiss on the first date, it’s because you want to know…well, maybe “if they love you so” is a little too much pressure. But what can a first kiss reveal about someone? That’s a question best suited for Andréa Demirjian, who goes by the Kissing Expert, and is the author of Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures. She’s a big proponent of “carpe kiss’em.” That is, if a spark of courage and chemistry encourages a smooch, you should trust your instincts and lean into it. After all, kissing as a dating vetting process has been around forever. ad_intervals[‘404312_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404312_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “It’s believed cavemen sought a mate to procreate by smelling and tasting the saliva of young cavewomen,” Demirjian says. “There is an immunoglobulin (or antibody) in our saliva that indicates good health, and cavemen instinctually relied on kissing to determine [who] was best suited. Think of it as a prehistoric version of The Bachelor without the rose ceremony.” “If there’s no ‘kiss me!’ vibe, then the kiss should be pushed to the back burner.
Month: July 2019
How to do the Mediterranean diet if you don’t like fish
July 03, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Like the Jonas Brothers, the Mediterranean diet has made a major comeback, with everyone from your MD to fitness influencers like Kayla Itsines singing its praises. A run-down of some of its major benefits: It’s good for your heart and brain, can help with depression and anxiety, and has special benefits for post-menopausal women. All pretty stellar, right? One of the major differences between the Med diet and the standard American diet is that fish is typically front and center of most meals. “The Mediterranean diet focuses on a primarily plant-based diet, with various lean protein sources such as chicken, eggs, and dairy, and seafood at least two times per week,” says Eliza Savage, RD. “Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food with many health benefits,” she adds, including being rich in brain-boosting compounds like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins D and B2. Want to know more about the Mediterranean diet? We’ve got the perfect video for you: ad_intervals[‘403828_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403828_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGnyqti9wsw] The downside of a focus on seafood: Not everyone is in the same boat with how it tastes, as evinced by this Reddit thread on the subject. Is it even possible to enjoy the Mediterranean diet’s many benefits if you just…hate fish? Savage says yes—but with a few key tweaks. 1. Focus on other lean protein sources Mediterranean diet meals are full of amazing vegetables, but Savage says protein is an
This Concept Totally Changed The Way I Think About Jealousy
July 03, 2019 at 02:21AM This is so key to making romantic relationships way less stressful. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
All The Wellness Items You Can Fly With + Some You May Want To Leave Home
July 03, 2019 at 02:04AM Ah, to check or not to check? Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Feeling Stuck? Here’s An Exercise To Help You Discover Your Life’s Purpose
July 03, 2019 at 01:48AM It starts with going inward and noticing what’s happening inside of you. Continue Reading… Author Julia Mossbridge, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Grilling Out? Here Are The 7 Healthiest Burger Toppings, Ranked
July 03, 2019 at 12:52AM Did your favorite make the list? Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
These 8 Sustainable Essentials Will Be The Stars Of Your Fourth Of July BBQ
July 03, 2019 at 12:25AM This year, pronounce your independence from single-use plastic. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
4 Doctor-Approved Remedies For Your Most Common Summer Health Woes
July 03, 2019 at 12:04AM Mosquito bites? Try this essential oil. Continue Reading… Author Taz Bhatia, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How To Raise A Wild Child: Here’s How To Help Your City Kid Love Nature
July 02, 2019 at 11:44PM If you live in the city—or even if you don’t—your kid might not be as used the great outdoors. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How to appreciate the little things when everyone else is having big life moments
July 02, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC It feels like everyone I know is buying houses, getting married, going on vacation, and having babies. My life is pretty happy, but it is a nothing season for me, and so by comparison it can feel tough to enjoy the little things that definitely do fill me with joy. I dread talking weekend plans with my co-workers, because while everyone else gets to dish about their beach-weekend getaways and exotic honeymoon preparations and tacked-on trip to their friend’s destination wedding in Europe, I’ve got bupkes. And don’t get me wrong—my musician boyfriend may not be whisking me away to Tuscany, but that doesn’t mean he’s not fantastic. He baked me two key lime pies and a plate of chocolate chip cookies last week just because. And when I’m not subjected to FOMO sustained from hearing about everyone else’s super-cool goings-on, it’s easy to enjoy the little things like this. Because even if all we have going on in our mutual social calendar right now is wide open spaces—and by that I mean zero plans, not a Dixie Chicks concert—we’re still able to make memories. ad_intervals[‘404537_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404537_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); This reality extends to my life outside my relationship, too. For instance, this very morning, I sat in the park and genuinely relished my iced coffee and bagel with cream cheese and avocado. Other times, my Facebook feed is buried in streams of high-gloss wedding