Are you washing your hands often and for a sufficient length of time? Yep, us too. Are your hands starting to become dry and scaly and painfully parched? Yep, ours too. Our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen has the key to comfort: these are the luxury lotions we need to counteract the drying effect of frequent hand washing in this age of COVID-19.
Sparklers is a monthly series that highlights those spreading light in the world. We’re celebrating good deeds and those who choose to shine in March 2020. This month we are recognizing the countless health heroes, both individuals and organizations, and the philanthropists helping to combat the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. And sharing information on how to help the coronavirus relief effort.
“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” So wrote the British poet William Congreve. What do you listen to in times of stress to relax? As we all learn to cope with the uncertainty of living in the time of COVID-19, our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has developed a calming playlist of music to boost your peace of mind in stressful moments. Dim the lights, settle in, and press play here.
Feeling a bit stressed at the moment? Yep, us too. Which is why we dispatched our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy to round up the best “relaxation tech” – the technology tools and gadgets engineered to reduce our anxiety levels and foster serenity during even the most challenging times (like right now). Here’s the best stress-relieving tech gear (including the best weighted blanket) to use at home or on the go to alleviate the cares of everyday life.
Is it possible to care for our nails without introducing toxins into our systems and while caring for the environment? Dear reader, our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen has the scoop on non-toxic and cruelty-free nail care, whether at home or at the salon. Here’s how to care for nails in an eco-friendly way, including expert tips from Brooklyn-based cruelty-free nail salon Lili and Cata.
