PFAS, or forever chemicals, are being detected in drinking water all over the U.S. (nito100, Getty Images) Residents across the U.S. are on high alert after the Environment Protection Agency announced new limits for the acceptable amount of PFAS in drinking water. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are “forever chemicals” that don’t break down over time. … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time at my desk and on the computer. And with my work as a writer, the countless e-mails … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’re anything like me, you always seem to be chasing that ever-elusive good night’s rest. Sleep troubles have plagued me for as long as I can remember, so when it comes to testing products that promise to … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With many of us spending more time indoors than ever before and winter bringing shorter days, you may find that the lack of light exposure has you feeling a bit off. The decrease in sunlight impacts people in … Read more
Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more
Where were you when your school switched to remote learning? I was writing my thesis at my university’s library with my friends, and could hear students whispering, drinking coffee, turning pages, and clicking their keyboards. It was a typical day — but that was also the day students got an email on their school accounts: … Read more
Getting sick on vacation: It’s inconvenient, but it happens. Of course you didn’t plan to feel that tickle in your throat when you were mapping out the rest of your trip! But dismissing your symptoms or blaming them on the food or staying up too late the night before can often make things worse — and put … Read more
Eileen Kim is a sophomore in college, and she’s never visited her school’s campus. Her Admitted Students Weekend was held virtually. Plans to live on campus were paused. While Kim spent the past year working for the school’s admissions office from her parents’ home, fielding concerns and queries about the on-campus experience, for the most … Read more
by Jessie Van Amburg published Now Home is where you sleep, eat, bathe yourself and, potentially, where you work — all things that can impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. So while home is definitely where the heart is, it’s also a fundamental contributor to your overall health. Your living space, adds Emily Capuria, … Read more
It makes sense that you might deal with allergy symptoms when you step outside during certain times of the year (looking at you, spring). But when you start sneezing inside, it’s a little confusing. Are you allergic to something in your house? Yep, it’s possible. Indoor allergies can cause all of those unpleasant symptoms that … Read more