Proper tattoo aftercare helps preserve your artwork and keep it looking its best long after you’re out from under the needle. It can also help ease common symptoms like swelling and itch while preventing more serious skin complications. A fresh tattoo is an open wound. It may take up to three weeks for your skin…
An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare-up happens when your symptoms return after a period of feeling better. During a flare, you might experience abdominal pain, urgent or frequent bowel movements, diarrhea, bloody stool, nausea, vomiting, or weight loss. Recognizing early signs and having a plan in place can help you manage symptoms more effectively and…
Here at Health, we report on the influential research and trends that impact your everyday well-being. And this year, fitness has been on a roll. Newly published studies on exercise have offered key findings on how to optimize your workout routine, from the best time of day to exercise to the number of sets you actually…
Sweaty armpits can feel embarrassing and uncomfortable. There are different underlying causes, but you can manage most of them with the right approach. If your sweat seems excessive, constant, and hard to control, it may be a sign of a condition called axillary hyperhidrosis. Sweating keeps your body cool. In some cases, your sweat glands…
With psoriatic arthritis (PsA), there’s a lot you can do to take care of your body and feel more in control of your symptoms. Simple self-care routines can help prevent and manage flare-ups, help you stay active and engaged in the ways that matter most, and support your joint health. Exercise can be challenging when…
Butt acne is a term used to describe small, red bumps on the buttocks. It is not the same acne that affects the face and other body parts. Unlike facial acne, butt acne often develops because of an infection or skin condition such as folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, or boils. It is possible to develop acne…
Bloating is typically temporary and caused by gas or digestive issues, while abdominal fat builds up gradually and doesn’t go away without diet and lifestyle modifications. Knowing whether you’re experiencing bloating or fat buildup can help you choose the best way to manage it. Bloating and abdominal fat are two common reasons why your midsection…
Welcome to The Glowdown, the series where we dive into the beauty secrets of our favourite celebrities as they get real about their routines and non-negotiables exclusively with us. Join them as they sit in our beauty hot seat and we fire off a round of quick questions, giving you never-before-shared insight into the products…
When I travel, I pack like a stylist on a budget. Everything has to work with everything, and the stakes feel weirdly high for each outfit. For my most recent monthlong trip to Barcelona, I gave myself a challenge: Make 45 outfits out of one suitcase of clothes. The result? A capsule wardrobe that actually…
There’s truly nothing like Parisian beauty. I know, I know—classic American romanticizing the French. But there’s a reason people have long been enamored with a “French-girl” face beat: It’s timeless, yet it somehow manages to feel fresh over time—especially in recent years, Paris-based aesthetician Sophie Carbonari tells me. “French makeup has undergone a subtle but…
