Why Is It So Hard to Shower When I’m Depressed?
Issues with hygiene are common symptoms of depression. Here’s why, and how to make bathing a little easier.
Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers
In November, managers at the Arenas del Mar resort near Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, challenged employees to come up with ways to operate more sustainably. The maintenance crew suggested electric locks on guest room doors. The food and beverage department proposed making jams from fruit peels. And the housekeepers advised: Ditch the…
How Married Couples Navigate Sexless Relationships
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. When Amanda Montei began reporting an article last year about married couples who had little to no sex, she didn’t know how forthcoming people would be about their sex lives. But to her surprise, many…
How Black Forest Cake Conquered the World
It’s a classic Trinidadian dessert — a chocolate cake soaked in overproof rum and topped with swoops of ultrapasteurized whipped cream. But wait: It’s also a signature Pakistani cake, saturated with cherry brandy essence. And a Chilean cake, festooned with locally grown cherries. And a Lebanese cake — not too sweet, with little to no…
Cherishing Time: Stylish Watches for Every Kind of Mom
Mother’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a day soaked in gratitude, colored with love, and bursting with the joys of motherhood. And of course, every mom is unique, a hero in her own right as she juggles life’s and parenthood’s challenges and triumphs. So this day isn’t just about…
We Found the 15 Most Comfortable Platform Sandals to Wear This Summer
Is it just us, or are these giving major Dune-meets-Furiosa vibes? Teva’s updated take on the gladiator features five adjustable straps (including a removable ankle strap), making these the ultimate customizable sandals. Sitting atop two inches of a pillowy midsole, you’re ready to dance the night, and day, and night away. Sizes: US 5-11 Colors:…
The 20 Best Plus-Size Swimsuits from Amazon, According to Influencers Who Know Best
Who doesn’t love fun and sexy swimsuits? If you want to leave a little something to the imagination, opt for this bikini, which has full-coverage bottoms and is not overly revealing. This is perfect for the sporty plus-size woman who enjoys water sports but detests nip slips. Price: $ Sizes: Large-4XL plus Colors: 18 Customer…
A Peek Inside the Brains of ‘Super-Agers’
New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories.
Nick Viall and Natalie Joy Marry After ‘Bachelor’ Alum Finds Wife on Instagram
Nick Joseph Viall is used to his dating life being on public display. From 2014 to 2017, he appeared in four seasons of the “Bachelor” franchise: two seasons of “The Bachelorette,” one season of “Bachelor in Paradise” and, finally, “The Bachelor.” That’s all experience that has helped inform his relationship podcast, “The Viall Files,” and…
CPAP Lawsuits Settled for $1.1 Billion
Philips Respironics has reached a $1.1 billion settlement over claims that people who used their CPAP and other breathing devices were harmed by noxious gasses and flecks of foam that lodged in their airways, sometimes for years. Thousands of people contended in lawsuits that they had been injured by popular Philips DreamStation machines. The settlement…