Summer Beauty, Decoded

Here, solutions for the most vexing hair and skin problems of the season. Then indulge in a dose of sheer makeup fun. How to De-Puff Your Face One unwelcome side effect of summer travel is extra baggage, and not just the kind you have to check. “Puffiness is the No. 1 complaint I get during…

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36 Hours in Rockaway Beach, Queens

It’s been seven years since Hurricane Sandy decimated this barrier peninsula on the southern edge of Queens, tearing the boardwalk from its moorings and scattering debris across the peninsula. But as the scars heal, the working-class neighborhood of Rockaway Beach has transformed from one of the city’s best-kept secrets to a destination beach town, where…

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Make This Pie!

Good morning. I’ll be on the road this weekend, driving north toward black flies and shooting stars. There’ll be yeasted doughnuts along the way, a lobster roll, an egg-and-white-cheese on an English muffin, a tub of poutine, ice-cold Cokes, lots of water, rinse and repeat into the depths of New England. I’ve got a three-ton…

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Medical News Today: Spinach supplement may increase muscle strength

New research has examined the potential of spinach extract as an enhancer of athletic performance. The active compound in spinach extract significantly improves muscle strength, leading the study authors to recommend banning the supplement in sports. Spinach contains an extract that could boost athletic performance. Rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron, some people call spinach…

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