Health & Beauty

Sure, some of us are born to run, but for everyone else, let’s face the facts: Running is hard. It’s tedious. And some days, it feels like we’re at a complete standstill while the rest of the world is logging negative splits. While there may be no such thing as …

Clockwise from top left: Westin Hotels, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Edition Hotels, W Retreat and Spa Vieques Island The thought of vacation might conjure images of lazy beach days and frozen margaritas, but nowadays you can get even more out of your trip than a relaxing getaway. (Though that’s fun, …

We’ve all been there: You had a very long day at work. It’s late. You’re starving. And suddenly takeout pizza sounds much more appealing than hitting the grocery store to make good on your 2017 resolution to cook more. Luckily, someone’s thought through your woes and there are a wide …

This time of year, when comfort food is the standard fare, it can feel like fruits and vegetables are scant. And while the produce section at your grocery store is still packed with fresh options, the best ones to grab aren’t necessarily your typical favorites. “Don’t only go for produce that’s specifically harvested in …

Photo: Twenty20 Fruit makes for the perfect post-meal dessert. One with all the sweet goodness you crave, but of course, without the shunned processed sugar and calories of say, a cupcake. Plus, the produce kicks up the flavor of salads, makes a plain glass of water much tastier, and helps …

As polar vortexes, nor’easters and monsoons ensue across the country, people are more likely to stay indoors, which also means that germs can circulate more easily. Cue the sniffling, sore throats, coughs and congestion — classic signs of the common cold. If you’re feeling under the weather, food might be …

Photo: Nguyen Nguyen You probably know you need to drink water (and most likely, more of it). After all, it’s your life force, making up approximately 60 percent of your body and keeping everything flowing smoothly. It helps with digestion and nutrient absorption, as well as regulating body temperature. Better …

Photo courtesy of Priority Bicycles Sometimes the best wellness ideas come from everyday people’s struggles with diet and exercise. (It’s a journey of trial and error, after all.) From making healthy snacks to tracking hydration, these seven wellness brand founders decided to launch their products, based on their own very real get-fit …

Photo: Pond5 Move over butter, there’s a new way to boost your coffee: a spoonful of collagen. You’ve probably heard of collagen in beauty terms — it’s what makes your skin springy and wrinkle-free. But die-hards say it does way more than that. The Health Benefits of…Collagen? First, know that …

Photo: Twenty20 Trillions of microorganisms hang out in the body, forming what’s known as your microbiome. And as you’ve probably heard, the mix of organisms that call your gut home tend to influence not just your waistline, but your overall health. In fact, scientists have discovered links between gut health and …