Having trouble falling asleep? The National Sleep Foundation says that adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep every night, but nearly 30% of adults get less than six hours. Ask around, and you’re sure to hear everyone’s advice on sleeping more, and sleeping better. But there are a few proven strategies out there, like turning your bedroom into... CONTINUE READING 12

You’ve done it again—after a super long night out, you’ve skimped on your much-needed beauty sleep only to wake up the next morning in mid-afternoon looking like you’ve aged twenty years and, to top it all off, you’ve got a splitting headache no amount of Gatorade will cure. A wild night out never did anyone any good the morning after,... CONTINUE READING 7

Wait…she did what? Sure, at first they may sound like something from an old wives’ tale, but the truth is some of those wacky I-can’t-believe-it beauty secrets actually work! Can't quite wrap your head around the thought of using Preparation H to reduce eye puffiness or rubbing a strawberry on your skin to get rid of a bad blemish? Well... CONTINUE READING 7

So you think you’re an invincible beauty guru, huh? You have an extensive makeup collection, mastered every technique known to man that involves liquid eyeliner and can navigate an eyeshadow palette like it’s nobody’s business. However, you could be making amateur mistakes that are sooo Beauty 101. Here are six makeup mistakes you could be unknowingly making and tip 'n'... CONTINUE READING 18

Sure, we all know how what makeup to use for a night on the town in that forgiving, after-hours lighting, but what happens when the night extends into the, ahem, morning? Of course, you’re supposed to wash off all your makeup before going to bed, but sometimes circumstances (read: alcohol, men or both) get in the way of our normal... CONTINUE READING 9

Life is full of hardships, obstacles and pressures—and I’m just talking about personal lives! Throw in work on top of that and you have a whole mess of problems! Stress affects your appearance, your mind and your health—ever wonder why you break out, forget things or why your immune system just isn’t what it used to be? Research shows those... CONTINUE READING 9

Everyone is always complaining about holiday weight gain when January rolls around. But a Santa-like belly is easy to prevent if you take small steps right now. First you need to decide what habits you change during the holidays that cause you to gain weight. Do you drink more than usual? Indulge in more fatty foods? Or,... CONTINUE READING 4

Think it’s too late to become a brainiac? Think again. Medical science used to think that you were stuck with the smarts you had once you reached adulthood, but modern wisdom says that our brains continue to grow and adapt at any age. Nurture your gray matter and you can make yourself smarter, healthier and happier—which translates into career success.... CONTINUE READING 13

Some of us are night owls. Others, early birds. Apparently, based on your chronotype, you will be more naturally alert earlier or later in the day. And your type may dictate when and for how long you sleep. But while a natural variance in sleep patterns is natural, it appears that the early bird is indeed the more coveted of the species. We’ve... CONTINUE READING 23

Tomorrow, December 4, is National Dice Day, and this is particularly relevant with the holiday season ahead of us. Don’t take a gamble when it comes to shopping—score big for less when you choose these steals. These wallet-friendly items will be available at Girls Night Out San Francisco (Goodie Bag tickets are $10 off for a limited time, so score... CONTINUE READING 9