Social media has become an integral part of our lives, but is it really healthy for us? This is the question that many have been asking, and now Selena Gomez is taking it to the next level by announcing her "social media break." Gomez' decision to step away from social media is gaining a lot of attention. But does a social media break really work? Does it help people to take a break, or does it just make them more anxious? Many experts are now...

We all know that sometimes, to get through to a man, we have to communicate with them in a language they understand. For TikToker Nadeen Hui, this meant using business practices to try to repair her relationship. The 30-year-old went viral after uploading a video explaining how she put her boyfriend on a “performance improvement plan” as a last-ditch attempt to work out the couple’s issues.  For those not accustomed to business-y terminology, a Performance Improvement Plan – or PIP, for short – is a formal...

I have spent the majority of my life, at least as much of it as I can remember, battling an eating disorder. I’ve also watched a heartbreaking number of friends and family members face similar struggles with eating, exercise, and body image – most of which are created, or at least exacerbated by diet culture. As defined by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, author of Anti-Diet, “diet culture” refers to a belief system, deeply ingrained in our culture, that “worships thinness and equates it to health...

In recent years, the wealthy have been embracing a new trend called "recession core." As the world economy continues to be volatile, the wealthy (including several celebrities) are looking for more cost-efficient ways to enjoy the luxuries of their lifestyle. Recession core is a movement of people who have chosen to live simpler and more frugal lifestyles while still maintaining the same level of comfort and luxury they have come to expect. With its focus on saving money while still living a life of luxury,...

Our lifestyle editor Lisa Butterworth rounded up five of the most charming products, businesses, and creators to bring you joy and comfort in the colder months.  So Fletch This ode to Cabot Cove and one of Dame Angela Lansbury’s most beloved roles is a must for foodie fans of Murder, She Wrote. Written by Jenny Hammerton (the brain behind Silver Screen Suppers), Murder, She Cooked includes episode recaps of seasons one through six, each with an accompanying recipe from a famous guest star (Kate Mulgrew’s tenderloin) or...

As an embroidery enthusiast and lifelong journaler, I’ve fallen hard for Sophie O’Neill, better known as The Stir-Crazy Crafter, and the stitched journal project she began in 2020. She uses colorful thread to stitch teensy designs that, together, create an intricate, artistic, documentation of her year.  To make her stitched journal, O’Neill first divides her hooped fabric into 12 pie-piece-shaped sections (one for each month); then each night she stitches an icon representative of the day. The finished product is a spectacular visual memento of her...

What could be more fitting than the Queen of Bounce opening an all-encompassing party spot in the Big Easy? The rapper’s exciting new venture, aptly named Hotel Freedia, was first announced in April of last year and is expected to open just in time for Mardi Gras in the spring of 2024, according to Eater, though Big Freedia promised to “keep [us] posted on the official opening date.” This dream of mine has been in the works for a long time, I’ll be one of the...

Everyday, close to 3 million people begin their day in the exact same way: by playing the New York Times game, Wordle. And  hundreds of thousands of them share their scores via social media such as Twitter.  What is Wordle? Wordle has been an extremely popular game since its creation by Josh Wardle in 2021, and has remained popular (and free) since it was acquired by the New York Times in June, 2022. In fact, Wordle was Google’s most searched word of the year in 2022. The game...

Media is overloaded with advertisements and other content that pushes harmful beauty and “wellness” standards, but this is increasingly being juxtaposed by content creators trying to drown it out with more empowering ideas that challenge diet culture. “Diet culture” – which tells women how we must look to be considered valuable, and what food and exercise we must buy, shun, or subscribe to in order to achieve that look – is an amalgamation of social and cultural biases that oppress us, including, but not limited...

Teresa Tapia is an inspirational figure in the world of boxing management. She has dedicated her life and career to working alongside fighters and creating a path for them to reach their goals. Her passion for boxing began in her youth, and she has since gone on to become an esteemed manager and promoter in the sport. Tapia's experience ranges from working with amateurs to professional boxers, allowing her to provide invaluable guidance to her clients. Her commitment to the industry and her work ethic...