Not to be dramatic, but the chokehold that over-the-ear headphones have had on society this past year should be studied. Somehow, the headphones I made fun of my gamer brother for wearing became one of 2023’s hottest accessories, and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down. Thank goodness for that because Amazon just…
In the Where to Eat: 25 Best series, we’re highlighting our favorite restaurants in cities across the United States. These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend. As always, we pay for all of our meals and don’t accept free items. Filipino, Tasting Menu It’s…
When you’re designing or decorating a home, you have to consider the needs of the occupants — and that means not just people, but any resident animals. “Our clients are very serious about their animals,” said Jimmy Crisp, the principal of Crisp Architects, in Millbrook, N.Y. At Mr. Crisp’s home, in nearby Poughquag, N.Y., there…
Q: I’m in my 50s, and I’ve heard that it’s normal to burn fewer calories as I get older. Is this true? You can think of burning calories as “Step 1 of being alive,” said Herman Pontzer, a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University. Food gives your body the fuel it needs to stay…
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Not just a fantastic pair of noise-canceling headphones—a fashion statement. These will give unparalleled audio quality, while also improving…
The flu typically kills the very young, the old and the sick. That made the virus in 1918 unusual, or so the story goes: It killed healthy young people as readily as those who were frail or had chronic conditions. Doctors of the time reported that, among those in the prime of their lives, good…
The News Approximately 20 percent of adolescents had symptoms of major depressive disorder in 2021 — the first full calendar year of the pandemic — but less than half who needed treatment received it, according to a new study. The research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that treatment was most lacking for minority adolescents, particularly…
I’m not one for PSLs or decorative gourds, but I did go completely nuts last weekend at my local farmers’ market with the first autumn squashes. A copious haul of shapely butternuts and striped delicatas — that’s my seasonal home décor. Mine are mostly destined for the sheet pan so they can get sweeter and…
As a 20-something woman who considers herself a feminist, I can’t help but wonder how my fashion choices contribute to the rigid beauty standards for women. Putting on a cute outfit or a bright lipstick seems harmless, but what about foundation, contour and shapewear? By choosing to wear items that conceal my flaws, am I…
Zadie Smith. Elif Batuman. Joyce Carol Oates. Dionne Brand. Alice Munro. Patricia Lockwood. Olga Tokarczuk. Lydia Davis. Rachel Kushner. Deborah Levy. Rachel Cusk. Yoko Tawada. Chris Kraus. Mary Gaitskill. Sheila Heti. Fleur Jaeggy. These are the women whose novels are spotlighted in personal collections and bookstores alike. They are a mainstay on best-seller lists, amassing…