What Muscles Do Deadlifts Work? We Asked Personal Trainers

If you enjoyweight training, adding deadlifts to your weekly exercise routine can have some serious benefits. Deadlifts work multiple muscle groups at once, allowing you to gain strength andbecome more fitquickly. Meet the Experts Keep reading to learn more about deadlifts and if they are right for you. Getty/Design by Cristina Cianci What Are Deadlifts? Deadlifts are a weightlifting exercise where you lift a barbell from the ground to a standing position....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Mark Perkins

What Muscles Does Walking Work? We Asked Certified Trainers

Walking is one of the simplest, but also most effective forms of exercise. Meet the Experts What Muscles Does Walking Work? Whats more, your upper body is working, too. Stocksy/Design by Cristina Cianci Your hip flexors, abs, and back are all helping support your stride and keep you upright. How Much Should You Be Walking a Week to Enjoy the Benefits? And ensure whatever your pace, your heart rate is elevatedno strolling!...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Michael Carpenter

What People Don't Know About Love After a Toxic Relationship

Note This is about one author’s personal, anecdotal experience and should not substitute medical advice. If you’re having health concerns of any kind, we urge you to speak to a healthcare professional. It was April of 2020, and Chicagoand the rest of the countrywas in full lockdown. We stayed outside, determined to be as Covid-compliant as possible. But by the end of the block, we were already kissing. Passing cars honked, either delighted or disgusted by our PDA....

April 17, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Nathaniel Moore

What Retinol Does to Your Skin, According to Dermatologists

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stocksy In This Article As far as skincare ingredients go, retinol is certainly one of the most popular. Meet the Experts What is Retinol? Stocksy Retinol is a vitamin A molecule that falls under the umbrella group of retinoids. According to Dr. Nussbaum, retinols are the MVPs of your skincare regimen. They’ve also been proven to increase collagen production and increase skin elasticity....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Andrew Gates

What Scandinavian Women Know About Glowing Skin (That You Don't)

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. @hoskelsa / Instagram It goes without saying that we’re 100% beauty-obsessed here at Byrdie HQ. And thankfully we live in an ever-evolving, ever-inspiring world that never disappoints when it comes to eye-catching intrigue. @hoskelsa / Instagram We also know that beauty is complex, rich in culture, born and reborn, and perpetually changing. One such example: my meeting with the founders of Scandinavian-born and Scandinavian-inspired skincare line Eleni & Chris....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Joshua Douglas

What Should You Eat Before Running a 5K?

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stocksy Running 3.1 miles is no small feat. Even if youre an experienced runner, upping your speed for a shorter distance can be a challenge. Stocksy to run your best or fastest, youll need to fuel up beforehand. Of course, with a 5K, its a delicate balance for how to do so. We asked the experts exactly what is best to eat beforerunning a 5K....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Karen Young

What Tattoo Should You Get? Tattoo Artists Share Their Expert Tips

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. You love an image, word, or symbol, etc. If you fall into the latter category and find yourself asking, “What tattoo should I get? Florence Goupil / Getty Images “, we’re here to help. Or are you more interested in a really unique design? Let the reason guide your design decision. When you get something for someone with good intentions it’s almost always a good move....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Julia Bell

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April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Alan Mayo

What to Do If Fordyce Spots Start Popping Up on Your Skin

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stocksy Funny things happen to our bodies as we age. For starters, wedevelop wrinklesand our skin begins to sag. Stocksy Then, our skin key in can change as the hormones in our bodies fluctuate. They’re totally harmless and incredibly common. Keep reading for causes, treatments, and more. Meet the Experts What Are Fordyce Spots? These white or pale yellow spots may be, she says, flat or slightly raised....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · John Tran

What to Do if You Hate Your New Hair Color: 8 Options

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. On one hand, you don’t want to offend your colorist. To settle the score, we tapped two professional colorists to give it to us straight. Stocksy / Design by Michela Buttignol Ahead, get their tips on what to do if you’re totally unimpressed with your hue. There is a fix! Meet the Experts Speak Up Step one is to say something....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Jamie Snow

What to Do If You Swallow Your Tongue Ring Ball or Lip Ring

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. These types of accidents aren’t uncommon, but that doesn’t mean they’re not easy to prevent. But sometimes, even with all the prevention in the world, they can become loose and inevitably swallowed. Getty If this happens to you, worry not! Whether you lose or swallow your CBR, there are safe ways to proceed. Keep scrolling to see their expert advice on what to do if you lose or swallow body jewelry....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Ashley Martin

What to Do When Your Relaxed Hair Is Overprocessed

In This Article If you’ve made it to this article, the worst must have happened. What can you do besides cut it all off and start over? Unfortunately, even the professionals sometimes make mistakes. Hero Images/Getty Images However, it’s possible for you to nurse your hair back to health. Don’t expect a magical cure, though. It takes time and dedication. Get a Dose of Protein The first thing your hair desperately needs is protein....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Eric Stein

What to Expect From a Trip to Drybar

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get a sleek, shiny blowout in under an hour. Leading the charge, of course, isDrybar. Charley Gallay/ Stringer / Getty Images The basic idea behind Drybar is no cuts, no color, just blowouts. An updo will traditionally run you $99. Meet the Experts Keep reading for everything you’re gonna wanna know about the Drybar experience. ), and whether you want one shampoo or two....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Samuel Stewart