With recent evidence that certain cosmetic procedures can produce unintended health benefits, the old adage “When you look good, you feel good” has never been truer. Here, two of New York’s top dermatologists, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank and Dr. Robert Anolik, break down the healthy bonuses of beauty procedures that you ... More

Joana Couto has always loved her grandmother’s green eyes. “Since I was a child, every time I’d visit her I’d just be mesmerized by them,” she says. “I wished I had her eyes.” And on November 15, the 32-year-old made her dream a reality when she flew to India to ... More

To Kelly McNelis, founder of online community Women For One and relatable human being, stress is unavoidable. “I don’t think stress ever goes away. For men, too, but it’s especially the case for women,” she explains. “I think women are actually the most stressed out about the pressures ... More

In SoulCycle’s eleven year reign as the leader of the studio cycling pack, the unique experience of clicking-in to a yellow bike has garnered the seal of approval from fitness aficionados and industry mavericks alike. But the movers and shakers (or in this case, riders) that have pedaled this brand ... More

Hand sanitizer has a bad rap as the nuclear warhead of casual hygiene. Since most drugstore varieties leave my hands feeling post-apocalyptically dry and chemically, and thanks to my relatively laissez faire attitude toward microorganisms, I've never been one to douse myself with Purell post-subway ride.  My habits changed this past ... More

My heart beats loudly as I push through the door of WOOM Center. Immediately, a beautiful, calming scent sweeps over me, though I can’t quite put my finger on what the fragrance is. Various plants adorn the counters, walls, tabletops and windowsills, and women who I assume must be regulars ... More

There’s nothing quite like a new relationship to take your mind off things. So far, 2017 has been one of the most mind-boggling years in recent history, and most people are balancing extreme news consumption with extreme self-help measures: deleting Facebook, joining their local meditation chapter, planting and tending to ... More

I once did yoga every day for 30 days straight. At the end of the experience, I felt physically stronger and mentally addicted to zoning out for an hour of sweaty poses. As I became more skilled at balancing in half moon and holding myself up in side plank, ... More

“Mindfulness”—a buzzword for meditation, goal-setting and everything quasi-Buddhist—is having a serious moment among trendy New Yorkers right now. One product of this surge in self-care and spirituality is Renew Breakup Bootcamp, an upstate retreat launching ahead of Valentine’s Day where attendees will heal their broken hearts through a series of ... More

We’ve all been there: You slip on black ice walking up the driveway at 10:00 pm. Your child falls out of bed at and breaks an arm at 3:00 am. Fast forward to that five hour wait in a hospital emergency room, watching patients needing immediate attention take priority. All ... More