The TV show Parks and Rec made the idea of “treat yo self” synonymous with over-the-top rewards. And while a day full of luxury might be a bit much, treating yourself to little rewards as you pursue a big goal can help you stay motivated and positive. Why should I

Remember the days when we were supposed to Marie Kondo everything in our home by asking, “Does this spark joy?” Well, times have changed.  “More is more” and “the bolder the better” are now en vogue as more people turn to maximalist interior design for comfort. Instead of focusing on

How diseases affect our community and how we respond to treatments can vary significantly from those of patients of European Ancestry. We are also underrepresented in clinical studies. But we are excited that there are Black scientists who have focused their research on genetics, technology, biology, and health equity to

Self-care is a revolutionary idea for us. But in his latest book, award-winning artist Common explains why we should embrace it by starting with self-love, especially if wellness is one of our goals. “And Then We Rise: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self”  (Harper One) offers a

If you have ever worked out with a personal trainer, one of the most anticipated moments is the stretching that occurs at the end of the session. But even if you haven’t, you can probably recall a time when you wished someone could help you stretch to alleviate some discomfort

Renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant said it best: “Zoom fatigue is not burnout. It’s boreout.” You’d think after almost four years since the pandemic began and we were all thrust onto one mindless Zoom after another, that we’d have figured out how to prevent Zoom fatigue. New York Times bestselling

Finding relief for dry lips can sometimes be challenging. Whether the dryness is caused by cold, dry winter weather, eating spicy food, sun damage, or unconsciously licking them, it can be an ongoing problem. Applying a balm can be even more maddening, especially when our lips seem drier, and we

Women make 84% of what their male counterparts are making on average. For years, we’ve been told the reason the gender pay gap exists is that women don’t negotiate or advocate for themselves. This narrative has been a constant hum over the course of my career, which is odd considering