Feed your phase. Lasting 12-16 days, the luteal phase — the second phase in the menstrual cycle — begins after ovulation and ends with menstruation. It corresponds to a peak in hormonal fluctuations — and for many women, a whole lot of uncomfortable symptoms, from mood changes to bloating to breakouts. But one gut health … Read more
An uncomfortable life stage every woman has to go through is getting a fun rebrand. In recent years, menopause has been given a bigger spotlight, with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Halle Berry, Drew Barrymore and Salma Hayek all opening up publicly about their experiences with “The Change.” But there’s a lesser-known and lesser-discussed … Read more
Bill Gates is speaking out about his personal experience with Alzheimer’s — and his hope for progress in fighting the disease. In an essay published this week on his blog at GatesNotes.com, the Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire, 69, reflected on the difficulty of spending another Father’s Day without his dad, Bill Gates Sr. The elder Gates … Read more
This mom has got it going on. When Cléo Souza’s daughter Alma was born, she not only wanted to get her pre-baby body back, but she also needed to feel like herself again — so she decided to spend several thousand dollars to go under the knife to achieve that. “I went through some very … Read more
A mom who piled on the pounds after gorging on nightly dinner dates in the “newlywed phase” has lost almost 200 lbs. so she can play with her son. Chandra Pearce, 36, found herself gaining weight after marrying her husband Chad, 36. The pair would treat themselves to restaurant meals most nights but after stepping … Read more
Nikki Spoelstra called herself out on her “bulls–t.” In a candid interview with the Miami Herald, Nikki opened up about what was described as her “next phase as a single mom in recovery” — and looked back at her DUI arrest, alcoholism and her divorce from Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. “People are very quick … Read more
In my twenties – OK, OK, and early thirties – I went through a ‘bad boy’ stage. I know, so cliche! But like all bad decisions, I really committed. My prerequisites for a man included a temper problem, a few tattoos (not arty ones, scary ones), loud and robust in nature and little respect for … Read more
Elon Musk is once again defending Russell Brand following allegations of sexual assault. A Sunday Times exposé reported allegations earlier this month that the British comedian, 48, raped and abused four women between 2006 and 2013. Tesla founder Musk, 52, had a conversation on X Spaces with conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro, 39, on Thursday … Read more
It’s not a phase — it’s high fashion! Gothic style is not just for spooky season, as gloomy but glam outfits have risen from the ashes and become chic on the runway, for everyday looks and even as office attire. Dior unveiled its spring-summer 2024 collection at Paris fashion week on Tuesday morning with a … Read more
To paraphrase Russian playwright and absolute Aquarius Anton Chekov, “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” For a recent crop of romantic hopefuls, TikTok has become that broken glass. The moon phase soul mate TikTok trend promises to reveal true relationship compatibility between two lovers based … Read more