March 09, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Hot tip: The drugstore is one of the best places to buy your beauty products. Once you waltz past the holiday-themed candy and greeting cards, you’ll find yourself surrounded by really, really good skin-care and makeup finds. And nowhere is that more true than CVS, which is the busiest drugstore in the country. Considering that the store’s makeup shelves are stacked high with options, we asked for the best foundations at CVS, and we’re happy to report that not one of these options is over $20. In the golden age of skin care and makeup, it’s truly easier than ever to buy foundation at the drugstore. Not only are options wallet friendly, but as of October, you can now swatch foundations before buying them so that you’re getting the perfect match for your skin. And so, without further ado, here are the year-to-date best-selling foundations at CVS. 1. L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation, $12 Photo: L’Oreal Paris This super-blendable option from L’Oréal Paris holds the rank as number one at CVS. It’s creamy, has light-to-buildable coverage, and comes in 45 shades so that you can truly find your—ahem—true match. It gets bonus points for having SPF in it. 2. Revlon ColorStay Foundation, $15 Photo: Revlon If you’re into a matte or satin finish, this Revlon option fits the bill. It’s long-lasting, and you can pick one based on your skin concerns—there’s one for combination/oily complexions and one for normal/dry complexions, as well. 3. Maybelline
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The Myers-Briggs breakdown of the 3 remaining 2020 presidential hopefuls
March 09, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Have you ever thought about how the unique personality of each potential 2020 presidential winner would impact their approach to the country’s highest office? Regardless of the personal similarities and differences of each hopeful (candidate or incumbent), it’s obvious that a bold, impulsive leader like President Donald Trump would run the country differently than a passionate idealist like Senator Bernie Sanders. That’s how the Myers-Briggs personality of each possible president comes into play. Although the only way to formally validate a person’s true Myers-Briggs type is by taking the official MBTI test, we’ve broken down the type of each presidential hopeful using a detailed analysis of their cognitive functions. Using this intel, it’s helpful to see how each operates in the world. (Haven’t learned about the eight Myers-Briggs cognitive functions yet? You’re in luck: Here’s a full guide.) So, curious how a President Joe Biden, for instance, might compare to a President Trump? Let’s detail their similarities and differences below, according to their cognitive function stacks (a.k.a. the order in which each person uses their personal functions). The answers may just surprise you. Biden, Sanders, Trump MBTI breakdown: Find out how each potential 2020 presidential election winner stacks up. Joe Biden: ESFP Se: Former Vice President Biden’s history in politics is marked by resourcefulness and personableness, which are both key traits of extroverted sensors (Se). During his long tenure as an elected official, he’s been able to work across party lines and win
How to clean reusable tote bags—because you put your groceries in there
March 09, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I’ve been using the same canvas grocery bag for years. And after unloading a recent grocery haul, I peered into the bottom of the bag to find—you guessed it—filth! To make sure that my freshly produce isn’t arriving home grimy, I consulted two experts about just how to clean canvas tote bags (and how often you really need to). Jason Tetro, microbiologist and author of The Germ Files says that there’s one condition in which you should wash your reusable grocery tote ASAP: if it gets wet. “Unless your bags have a wax coating, they will be able to absorb water and usually that also includes microbes,” he says. “Most water sources are not worrisome, but if you happen to be packing raw meats or produce, then you need to be aware of the potential for bacterial growth and also virus spread.” If chicken juice or beef blood seeps into your tote, don’t let it sit and fester too long. “Keeping your bags clean is as important as your clothing,” says Katie Brown, owner of Rytina Fine Cleaners in Sacramento. “If you are toting home your meat, fish, and dairy products and you find a leak and a spill wash immediately.” As for how often? “It really depends on how badly the bags are soiled. If they are always dry and clean, it’s probably not all that necessary. But as soon as they get wet, you want to be sure you are giving them
How to read your astrological chart using just your hand, according to a palm reader
March 09, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC The ethos of palm reading is that the secrets of our personality are right in front of us, at literal arm’s length. A similar ethos governs astrology (but less literally, unless, of course, your hand is on your phone, ready to open your Co-Star app). And while you might think that conceptual guiding premise is the extent of what these two disciplines have in common, get ready to be surprised. Palm reading in astrology is definitely a thing (you might even think of it as “hand astrology” or “handoscopes”). It’s reflected primarily through the language of astrological elements, with fire hands, air hands, water hands, and Earth hands. As a refresher about the astrological elements or the triplicities, they determine someone’s basic temperament. The fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, and they’re adventurous and action-oriented. Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, and they’re highly intellectual with a brain that works a mile a minute. Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, and they’re intuitive and even psychic. And Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, and are, unsurprisingly, grounded. “Our hands represent one of the four elements, just like astrology, Earth, air, fire, water,” says palm reader Helene Saucedo, author of Handful of Stars: A Palmistry Guidebook and Hand-Printing Kit. “And the way that you tell the elements of a hand is by the proportion of the palm to the fingers.” “Our hands represent one of the four elements, just like
5 yogurt benefits that will inspire you to make it a regular in your breakfast rotation
March 09, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC While the world of healthy eating can be divisive (and confusing!) at times, there are a few universal true-isms that nearly every expert can agree upon. One, that everyone should be eating more fiber. Two, that food should be joyful, not restrictive. And three, the major (and underrated) benefits of super simple foods like yogurt. “Yogurt is the fermented food produced by culturing cream, milk, or both with a characterizing bacterial culture that contains lactic acid-producing bacteria,” says Maya Feller, RD, of Maya Feller Nutrition. For most people, it’s about as cool as going to prom with your cousin. But health experts can’t get enough of it because of the food’s very legit benefits, from its impressive nutritional profile to the fact that it can be used in so many versatile ways. Keep reading to learn about the different types of yogurt, the benefits of eating it, tips on choosing the best one, and creative ideas to incorporate it in your everyday food rotation. First things first: what is the difference between yogurts? The types of yogurts available are about as abundant as boutique fitness classes. There’s whipped, drinkable, and skyr, to name a few, that come in either plain and flavored versions and varying amounts of milk fat. Despite the wide variety, though, yogurts tend to fall into three common categories: regular yogurt, Greek yogurt, and non-dairy yogurt. Here’s how they broadly compare. Regular yogurt: Regular yogurt is usually made with cow’s milk, which
You touch your face 23 times an hour—here are 3 ways to curb the habit, according to behavioral psychologist
March 09, 2020 at 01:08PM by CWC I touched my face 12 times before my first morning meeting. Oh wait, that’s a lie—I should say 12 times in the hour between arriving at work and my first meeting of the day. I know health officials are recommending we keep our paws off our faces in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and yet… must… scratch… Learning how to stop touching your face is important in the wake of a viral outbreak, but it’s also a worthwhile practice regardless of the current health climate. Much like how you should be washing your hands to the tune of “Happy Birthday” every day (many times a day), dermatologists recommend keeping your hands off your face to limit the spread of bacteria that can cause acne, irritation, and other skin issues. “One of the worst beauty habits you can have his touching your face during the day,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, previously told Well+Good. “On a regular basis we are touching everything from door knobs to our cell phones. Dirt, oil, and bacteria build up on our fingertips, which translates to skin problems if you’re touching your face.” However, touching your face is such an unconscious, ingrained habit, it can feel impossible to overcome. One study from 2015 involving 26 medical students observed that they touched their face an average of 23 times per hour. And these were MEDICAL STUDENTS. My fingers literally just grazed my eyebrow after writing
Can aromatherapy improve memory? I sniffed rosemary for 2 weeks to find out
March 09, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC They say that you’re never too old to learn…and, simultaneously, that it’s pretty tough to become fluent in a language if you start learning after the age of 10. Yet here I am at 28, studying French ahead of a Parisian vacation. I say “studying” with reservation, though; my friend’s currently taking Italian classes, and I’ve simply downloaded the Duolingo app so a bear wearing a scarf can teach me how to say, “This is Marc’s daughter.” While I do have a solid grasp on the English language, when it comes to French? Je stink. And so I decided to try odor cueing to help me learn. That term may sound bizarre—always be wary of any use of the word “odor”—but it’s simply the technique of using certain scents as a way of embedding memory. For example, one recent study published in Scientific Reports used odor cues to promote effortless learning in sixth-graders while they slept and studied. Different test groups used a whiff of rose incense while studying and sleeping, and ultimately, more cueing produced stronger results. These finding piqued my curiosity as to whether aromatherapy, could then, help me remember when to use bonjour versus bonsoir and bonne nuit. What I needed to find out first was a signature scent that would encourage my cognitive skills, and quickly I learned that using rosemary for memory recall is totally a thing. “Since aroma and memory are so inextricably linked—they are found in the same
This 15-minute treadmill workout is so much fun, you won’t even realize you’re running hills
March 09, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vQ_Ad40KU] I’m thinking it’s not a coincidence that there’s only a one-letter difference between the words “hill” and “hell.” Running at an incline is challenging (and, ok, pretty unpleasant), but it’s an important element of any runner’s training because it challenges your body—and engages your muscles—in an entirely different way than your usual flat road runs. Hill workouts work your upper hamstrings and glutes. And also? They can help you get faster without actually having to run any faster.”You can kind of think of hills as speed work in disguise,” says Nike Run Coach Jes Woods. “You don’t have to be running super fast uphill to get the same benefits.” For this week’s Trainer of the Month Club workout, Woods put together a 15-minute treadmill hill workout that will help you reap those benefits for yourself. It will take you through three intervals of “realistic hills,” which means you’ll be running “up and over” the hills. You’ll take a steady pace at increasing inclines for two minutes, followed by one faster-paced minute on flat road, and then you’ll recover. “This is my favorite workout to do on the treadmill, because you’re constantly either changing the incline or the speed, so it eliminates all chances of ever getting bored,” says Woods. Because running uphill has a different impact on your body than running at a flat road does, it’s important to adjust your form accordingly as you increase your incline. Lean into the hill, hinging
I’m a cardiologist, and this is the ideal workout schedule for a healthy heart
March 08, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Workouts are typically created to target certain muscle groups. There are butt-sculpting workouts, upper body exercises, chest exercises—you get the gist. But a cardiologist has a friendly reminder for us all: The most important muscle in your body isn’t your biceps or your core… it’s your heart. “Without your heart, there’s nothing else,” says Andrew Freeman, MD, cardiologist with Jewish National Health. So just how does a cardiologist recommend working your heart for cardiovascular health? “The best way to work out is at least 30 minutes a day of breathlessness,” he says. (If you have a medical condition, he advises talking to your doctor first to make sure this is safe.) It doesn’t even matter what type of exercise you’re doing, as long as you’re reaching that level. To make sure you’re truly breathless when you’re exercising, Dr. Freeman advises using what he calls a breath test. “If you can sing or have a full-on conversation with the person next to you, you’re not working hard enough to improve your heart health,” he says. Of course, this doesn’t mean that low-level or moderate exercise is bad for you or that it’s useless—but if you’re really looking to boost your cardiovascular health, he recommends 30 minutes a day on average of being out of breath. “If you can have a full-on conversation with the person next to you, you’re not working hard enough to improve your heart health.” —Andrew Freeman, MD When you stop
Mercury is out of retrograde this week, and the universe is finally cutting us an energetic break
March 08, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC This week begins with compelling prospects afoot. The Virgo full moon directly opposes the sun in Pisces on Monday, March 9, at 1:37 p.m., just less than two hours after Mercury, who’s traveled retrograde since February 16, stations direct. Since Mercury rules Virgo, this full moon provides you with a promising opportunity to integrate the truth you’ve discovered over the last few weeks while the planet of communication recalibrated the speed at which it travels around the sun. In addition to Mercury’s new direct station, this full moon has Venus and Uranus in a close conjunction in Taurus while they trine the south node in Capricorn. Simultaneously, the sun in Pisces also conjoins Neptune, Pisces’ ruler, while making a lucky angle to Jupiter, who also trines the moon. The full worm moon features a lot of energy that brings auspicious and potent spiritual potential. To put it another way, the full worm moon features a lot of energy that brings auspicious and potent potential. At its best, spirituality offers us trust that no matter how hard times may feel, ultimately, we are supported. It provides a sense of safety and security that no matter what is happening in the world, we can trust in the inherent goodness of life. And that’s exactly the ethos this full moon offers—that no matter how out of sorts things in the outside world may feel, we each have an incredible wealth of internal stability we can cultivate,