How Loneliness Affects the Brain
Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.
In the Caribbean, Mangroves Draw Visitors in Search of Wildlife and Quiet
It was a sunny afternoon in February at the height of the high season on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, but my partner, Aaren, and I were far from lounging on a white-sand beach, snorkeling over a coral reef or strolling among the Easter-egg-colored buildings of Willemstad, Curaçao’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site…
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Camille Charriere Accuses Kim Kardashian and Skims of Copying Her Work
When Camille Charrière designed a capsule collection for the British intimates brand Stripe & Stare last year, she was not expecting the line to cause controversy — and certainly not expecting to start a public fight with Kim Kardashian and her billion-dollar brand, Skims. But after Ms. Charrière accused Skims of copying her work in…
DetailsHow E. Coli in Food Makes People Sick
The bacteria sickens an estimated 265,000 Americans each year.
Milton Diamond, Sexologist and Advocate for Intersex Babies, Dies at 90
Academic conferences are usually staid affairs, but the 1973 International Symposium on Gender Identity, held in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, was an exception. Everything was peaceful until a psychologist named John Money stood and yelled, “Mickey Diamond, I hate your guts!” Milton Diamond, a sexologist who had gone by Mickey since childhood, was sitting on the other…
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With Help From P180, Elyse Walker Is Ready to Revolutionize the Way We Shop
Earth Month may have just ended, but P180 has launched an e-commerce concept that puts the focus squarely on sustainability. The new enterprise co-founded by industry veteran Brendan Hoffman and CaaStle CEO Christine Hunsicker has joined forces with elysewalker on a collection, Borrow by elysewalker, featuring styles that are available to rent for up to…
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Hot Honey Is King of Condiments
In a world gone mad for condiments, hot honey is king. You can taste it in a Sweetgreen bowl and KFC chicken nuggets, crunch on it in Utz potato chips and pretzels, and savor it in limited-edition ice cream pints. You can buy bottles of it in bulk at Costco, relish it on ricotta toast…
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15 Ballet Flats With Straps That Are Sure to Stay On Throughout the Day
Machine Washable Vivaia Square-Toe Mary-Jane Machine Washable Vivaia Square-Toe Mary-Jane I own these, and I love these. I wear them multiple times a week. I can’t find a comfier day-to-night shoe. In my opinion, these are a must-have. Sizes: 5-11 Colors: 15 options Material: Recycled knit Mesh Margaux The Demi Jane Mesh Margaux The Demi…
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Inside the First-Ever Native Fashion Week
Tira Howard Indigenous fashion is in the spotlight, thanks in large part to actresses like Lily Gladstone and models such as Quannah Chasinghorse. But it isn’t merely a passing trend. This unprecedented, and long overdue, celebration of authentic Native representation has been thousands of years in the making—and it honors long-held cultural traditions and techniques…
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These Summer 2024 Shoe Trends Are About to Be Everywhere
Don’t look now, but summer is coming! It’s time to nail down those vacation plans, plan long weekend getaways, and refresh your wardrobe. And let’s be real: There’s always a surprising summer shoe trend that creeps up until it’s nearly ubiquitous. Last summer, the mesh flat reigned supreme, proving weird shoes—although polarizing—can find their way…
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