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Getting a cardio-focused, heart-pumping workout doesn’t have to be all about turning up the intensity. A study from the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine found that when a group of twenty-somethings incorporated low-impact or low-intensity workouts into their routines, they actually increased their overall enjoyment of exercising in general. (Sign me up.) While there’s a place for HIIT sessions , when you need a quick, at-home cardio workout that’s mindful of past injuries, joint pain—or one that just gives you a reprieve from those torturous burpees—you don’t have to skimp on making a big impact. Mix it up with these three 10-minute-or-less workouts that are low on impact but high in intensity, and require zero jumping. Your downstairs neighbor will thank you! 1. 10-minute no-jumping cardio sculpt workout Colette Dong, the founder of The Ness, brings us a no-jumping cardio workout that’s all about sculpting your entire body without utilizing any equipment. Lateral squat s...

In need of a new moisturizer ? There are so many out there, it can be hard to weed through what’s actually worth it. And this is especially true when you’re trying to find the perfect product for your age group, considering our complexions’ needs change as we get older. By the time you hit 50 , your skin becomes thinner, which makes it more fragile; is less likely to retain moisture, which causes dryness and flaking; and produces less collagen and elastin, which is what leads to fine lines and wrinkles. Finding a moisturizer to help you deal with all of these elements can feel like a tall order, but according to Hadley King, MD , a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, it  is possible. Below, she shares her holy grail products for beautiful faces over 50 — ones that keep your skin plump and hydrated, firm and fresh, and most of all, healthy. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer — $100.00 This celeb (and editor) favorite isn’t just hype—it’s g...

Getting a cardio-focused, heart-pumping workout doesn’t have to be all about turning up the intensity. A study from the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine found that when a group of twenty-somethings incorporated low-impact or low-intensity workouts into their routines, they actually increased their overall enjoyment of exercising in general. (Sign me up.) While there’s a place for HIIT sessions , when you need a quick, at-home cardio workout that’s mindful of past injuries, joint pain—or one that just gives you a reprieve from those torturous burpees—you don’t have to skimp on making a big impact. Mix it up with these three 10-minute-or-less workouts that are low on impact but high in intensity, and require zero jumping. Your downstairs neighbor will thank you! 1. 10-minute no-jumping cardio sculpt workout Colette Dong, the founder of The Ness, brings us a no-jumping cardio workout that’s all about sculpting your entire body without utilizing any equipment. Lateral squat s...

Fact of life: The answer to restoring regularity in your digestive system isn’t always (or even usually) taking a laxative. There are plenty of lifestyle remedies that can help treat the condition, naturally . While some are simple—especially when you have one of these reusable water bottles or a steady stream of fiber-rich snacks always by your side—others take a bit more effort, especially when you’re unsure of the exact cause of your constipation. Keep reading for insight into everyday things dietitians say could be unknowingly causing or exacerbating your internal ‘traffic jam,’ as well as simple remedies for constipation relief. Seeking constipation relief? Here, 8 sneaky causes and solutions, according to RDs 1. Not hydrating enough. This may seem obvious, but sometimes the most clear causes are overlooked. “Drinking too little liquid can lead to constipation—water is key for proper digestion, because it helps to keep digested food moving smoothly through your intestines,”...

Waking up to find the fleece jacket I’d be tracking for months *finally* on sale was a great way to start the week. This gorgeous fleece jacket was once $138, and is now suddenly hovering at around $75 at J.Crew. I’ve been eyeing it for so long mainly because of its warmth-giving abilities and versatile nature. Thankfully, there’s even more where that came from. For anyone looking to snag a warm winter coat , a cozy turtleneck, or a stylish beanie to keep your ears warm, today is a good day to head over to J.Crew. Right now, you can score up to an extra 50 percent off on dozens of already discounted styles at the retailer. From the brand’s best-selling white sneakers , to a range of its high-waisted and straight-legged jeans, there are tons of goods that have been slashed in price one more time. But it’s really the selection of winter styles that are too tantalizing to overlook, in particular the deals on coats and jackets. For example, the Petite Women’s 2011 Icon trench that nor...

The closer you get to someone—romantically or platonically—the bigger the role trust tends to play in your relationship: As you naturally divulge more of yourself to the other person, you increasingly trust them to handle your vulnerability with care. But it’s also in these closest of partnerships that our vision can get clouded by any number of emotions, like lust or love, or a mental image of how we expect a friendship or relationship to look. As a result, it’s helpful to really internalize the key signs of an untrustworthy person, so you can identify one in your midst, no matter how close the two of you have become. While certain signs of an untrustworthy person are more likely to pop up in the beginning of a partnership—say, someone who can’t stick to their word—and others tend to unfold over time, it’s worth keeping an eye out for these red flags at any stage because of how essential trust really is within a partnership. “Having trust in a partner allows you to feel safe, acc...

Of all the things I can remember from childhood, I have vivid memories of my mom and I walking up to the Origins Cosmetics kiosk every time we’d go to the mall. Mind you, my mom rarely wore makeup (or at least she didn’t look like she did)—she was a skinimalist long before the “no makeup-makeup” look was ever in vogue. “It’s natural and really good,” she would assure me (I’d nod like I knew what she was talking about), before swiping her credit card on the latest moisturizer or mascara . Flash forward 23 years later, and Origins has become a staple in my beauty routine. Perhaps it’s nostalgia, my mother’s words imprinted on me from years of strolls past that unassuming mall booth. Perhaps it’s the quality—Origins is indeed “natural and really good,” rarely letting me down whenever I test a new product. It’s probably both. It’s hard to pick favorites, but if I absolutely had to choose, the Ginzing Eye Cream ($28) would land itself on top of the podium. This dream cream is loaded wit...

Let’s allow the ‘no rest days’ mentality to be a thing of the past, shall we? That fitness trend isn’t just over; it’s also quite harmful. “Taking days off to allow for thorough muscle recovery is equally as important as the training itself,” says trainer Ella Magers . “People touting, ‘No days off!’ may sound hardcore, but in reality, [they’re epousing] a recipe for injuries, a lowered immune system, and less effective workouts.” Overtraining, she says, is counterproductive. Fortunately, many trainers recommend an alternative: the 5:2 rule. That means five days on, two days off. Here’s why taking two whole days of rest and recovery helps your overall fitness. “Our muscles need time to build back up from the micro-tears that occur during training sessions, so it’s actually the recovery period in which lean muscle is created,” says Magers. “Many trainers say that two days of rest and recovery each week will help you maximize your results, both short and long-term.” Onyx personal trai...

Getting your heart rate up doesn’t always mean you have to break a sweat or run until you can’t no more. If you’re like me and have made daily walks a part of your coping mechanism to deal with the pandemic, then take heart because the opportunity to increase your cardiorespiratory fitness lay right before you in the form of interval walking. For those uninitiated, walking intervals is a type of workout that includes switching between periods of power walking and slower-paced walking. Like many aerobic exercises, walking intervals can be high in intensity and have long-term health benefits. For one, it’s a form of low-impact exercise that’s easy on your joints, (particularly your knees and hips), since your feet are not slamming into the ground every time you pick up movement. Additionally, the steady repetition of movement helps to increase your muscular endurance over time. Even committing to power walking intervals for 15 minutes can give you a good cardio workout similar to ...

Let’s allow the ‘no rest days’ mentality to be a thing of the past, shall we? That fitness trend isn’t just over; it’s also quite harmful. “Taking days off to allow for thorough muscle recovery is equally as important as the training itself,” says trainer Ella Magers . “People touting, ‘No days off!’ may sound hardcore, but in reality, [they’re epousing] a recipe for injuries, a lowered immune system, and less effective workouts.” Overtraining, she says, is counterproductive. Fortunately, many trainers recommend an alternative: the 5:2 rule. That means five days on, two days off. Here’s why taking two whole days of rest and recovery helps your overall fitness. “Our muscles need time to build back up from the micro-tears that occur during training sessions, so it’s actually the recovery period in which lean muscle is created,” says Magers. “Many trainers say that two days of rest and recovery each week will help you maximize your results, both short and long-term.” Onyx personal trai...

Getting your heart rate up doesn’t always mean you have to break a sweat or run until you can’t no more. If you’re like me and have made daily walks a part of your coping mechanism to deal with the pandemic, then take heart because the opportunity to increase your cardiorespiratory fitness lay right before you in the form of interval walking. For those uninitiated, walking intervals is a type of workout that includes switching between periods of power walking and slower-paced walking. Like many aerobic exercises, walking intervals can be high in intensity and have long-term health benefits. For one, it’s a form of low-impact exercise that’s easy on your joints, (particularly your knees and hips), since your feet are not slamming into the ground every time you pick up movement. Additionally, the steady repetition of movement helps to increase your muscular endurance over time. Even committing to power walking intervals for 15 minutes can give you a good cardio workout similar to ...

The skin around your eyes is super thin, and it gets thinner and thinner as you age. This means that it shows signs of aging faster than, say, your forehead or your cheeks. So if you’re interested in taking the best care of your skin for the long haul, you’ve got to prioritize your eyes, explains Deirdre Hooper, MD , a board-certified dermatologist in Louisiana. “Eye skin is the thinnest skin on your face and on your body,” says, Dr. Hooper. When skin gets thinner, it loses elasticity and has less support, making it more prone to wrinkles. “It’s just like fabric, right? If you’ve got a thick leather pair of pants, they’re not going to wrinkle that easily. But a little linen dress? That’s going to wrinkle and you’ve got to be real careful.” To take care of your eye skin, there are three key things you need to keep in mind. How to take care of your eye skin 1. Protect your eyes from the sun “The sun is so powerful at removing both collagen and elastin, so exposure is going to make y...