All posts tagged: HEALTH

how to avoid weight gain and stay healthy during the holidays this year

The Best Tips on How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Published by Jillian Tangen

The holidays are coming, and you know what that means. Even in this era of social distancing and face masks, there can still be opportunities for lots of holiday fun. And lots of temptation in the realm of food and drink. If you’re looking for some expert advice on how to balance it all, read on. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen went right to the source, and she’s sharing the best expert tips from her personal trainer on how to avoid unwanted weight gain and resist temptation while enjoying yourself so that you and yours can stay healthy during the holidays this year.

The Best Ways to Grow Your Food in a New Victory Garden

The Best Ways to Grow Your Food in a New Victory Garden

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

One of the many old ideas that are suddenly new again in this coronavirus era is the home Victory Garden. Citizens grew them during World War II to support the war effort and boost the nutritional value of family meals during a time of rationing. Fast forward to 2020, and people are at it again. Are you up for growing your own sustainable vegetable or herb garden at home? If so, our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum is sharing tips on the best ways to grow some of your own food – fresh vegetables and herbs – in a new COVID-19 Victory Garden at home right now. Spoiler alert: the modern Victory Garden is chic and stylish, and quite a lot of fun to grow.

how to create a smart home luxury gym with AI equipment

The Best Equipment to Create a “Smart” Luxury Home Gym

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

Artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived in the fitness and exercise world in a big way. But do the new AI-enabled fitness machines really live up to the hype? Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has done the work, and she’s got answers. Here’s her overview of what you need to know about the best AI-powered exercise equipment to create a “smart” luxury home gym right now.

The Best Black-Owned Luxury Beauty Brands Right Now

The Best Black-Owned Luxury Beauty Brands Right Now

Published by Julie Murphy

Lots of people are asking us (as black women and women of color) how to commit more resources to supporting businesses owned and operated by black entrepreneurs. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of some of the best black-owned luxury beauty brands and products, including nail care, hair care, skincare, makeup, scented candles and more. There’s no time like the present to check them out.