How Horror Stories Help Us Cope With Real Life
Scary movies, books and podcasts can help people think through how they would respond to threats and prepare them for worst-case scenarios, say experts who study the psychology of fear.
22 Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses That Will Make You Feel Like “That Girl”
Courtesy There comes a point for most people—usually in your twentysomethings—when your social calendar is suddenly filled with weddings upon weddings. It’ll hit you fast. One day, you’re celebrating singledom with your besties, and the next thing you know, you’re booked with nuptials every weekend from May to October. Weddings can be a real party,…
OB-GYN Residency Programs Face Tough Choice on Abortion Training
Many medical residency programs that are educating the next generation of obstetricians and gynecologists are facing a treacherous choice. If they continue to provide abortion training in states where the procedure is now outlawed, they could be prosecuted. If they don’t offer it, they risk losing their accreditation, which in turn would render their residents…
A Zuni Café Classic Without the Chicken? It’s Possible.
As fall produce shuffles in at farmers’ markets — persimmons, chicories, squash, citrus — my cooking is becoming more practical and comforting. I’m drawn to simple stews, roasts and pots of beans like this one from Melissa Clark, which builds flavor with seaweed and simmered carrots, celery and fennel — and this vegan recipe from…
The 26 Best Pairs of Chunky Boots to Bulk Up Your Shoe Collection
Courtesy I have to be honest: When it comes to shoes, I’m entirely predictable. I will always, always, always go for a platform style when given the chance. Unlike peanut butter, with shoes, the chunkier, the better. It’s borderline embarrassing. My white sneakers, chunky. My heels, chunky. (Hell, I even caved and got a pair…
You Can’t Miss These Early Nordstrom Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022 Deals
Jeremy MoellerGetty Images My serial shopper confidants, our Olympics is almost here, the beauty that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. May it be you’re looking to expand your wardrobe with a slew of fashion deals or need to replace your vanity with a few beauty steals, there’s truly no better time to shop. Nordstrom’s…
Holiday Recipes Our Food Staff Can’t Wait to Make
When the sun sets earlier and earlier every day and the temperatures begin to drop, it can mean only one thing: The holidays are nearing. And no matter which ones you observe, they’ll call for something to feed a crowd, a nice drink to imbibe or a lovely treat to share. The New York Times…
Covid Symptoms Can Rebound Even If You Don’t Take Paxlovid
When the antiviral treatment Paxlovid came into wider use for Covid-19 infections earlier this year, doctors who prescribed it and patients who took it noticed that symptoms sometimes flared up again a few days after having gone away. Some people even tested negative before they experienced the rebound. But this puzzling phenomenon can occur whether…
This Easy Alfredo Recipe Is Better (and Cheaper) Than Going Out
It was already past seven one night this fall when my high schooler and I finally turned away from our screens to figure out dinner. Slumped on the kitchen stools, we were too physically tired to sit up and too mentally exhausted to imagine eating anything other than fettuccine Alfredo. “It’s a meal where I…
Is Sarah Staudinger the New Queen of Los Angeles?
When Mr. Emanuel got Ms. Staudinger’s phone number, the onslaught began. “As Ari does, he’ll just call and call and call,” she said, referring to Mr. Emanuel’s reputation for tenacity. He is said to make hundreds of phone calls daily to and for his clients. After three months of ignoring him, Ms. Staudinger said, she…