Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, interest in election cake resurfaced from its heyday more than 200 years ago. While mentions of the cake predate the American Revolution, the first-known published recipe is in the 1796 book “American Cookery” by Amelia Simmons. That yeast-risen butter cake called for a pint of wine and quart of…
Spending too much time in a chair can unravel your fitness goals and make you feel older. Here’s how to counteract it.
As libraries become public stages for social problems — homelessness, drug use, mental health — the people who work there are burning out.
From a young age, Linda Yi was drawn to the kitchen and loved watching her parents make Sichuan dishes inspired by their native Chengdu. But when she’d ask them to go over a step or recipe she’d watched them make dozens of times, they’d reply the same way: “You still don’t remember?” When, in her…
The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.
What do I love most about Thanksgiving? Let me think…food, family, football, fashion—no, that wasn’t a slip of my keyboard. Fashion! While some might disagree, I like to think every day as my runway, and the feast-filled holiday is no exception. With that spirit in mind, I pulled together a shoppable mood board of the…
Excessive consumption of sugar can increase the risk of health problems. Here’s what that looks like in the body.
Nearly 55 years have passed since the creation of iconic hosiery brand L’eggs. Yes, the same label known for its egg-shaped packaging and for being at the forefront of the working woman’s wardrobe in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. For its birthday, the historic company is getting a fresh makeover, courtesy of newly appointed executive…
Twenty two years ago, at the ripe age of 8, Maluma picked out his own sneakers. In fact, from top to bottom, the Latin superstar wore what he wanted—he even accessorized with an earring. “I had these crazy outfits,” he says over the phone. “I was wearing boots with jeans, oversized shirts with hats and…