Beauty & Health

The forest is the therapist. The guide opens the door. What if you could boost your well-being, improve your mood, lower your cortisol levels and keep your inflammation levels in check? What if these goals came not through diet, strenuous exercise or prescription medications, but rather by going for a …

Now that face masks are the new normal, it’s more important than ever to make sure your eyebrows are looking good. A new brow look can enhance your whole face. Several long-lasting treatments can give you bolder brows and save you trips to the salon. If you’re tired of filling …

If you’re struggling to catch some zzz’s, you’re not alone. Adults between ages 18 and 64 need seven to nine hours of sleep, but the Sleep Foundation reports that more than one-third of all adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Nearly half …

By Jeremy Smoot, CPT, GPTS During the past year, many of us have pivoted from going to the office to working from home. Instead of leaving for appointments or getting some movement while we’re mingling with co-workers, we sit at our computers nonstop for virtual meetings and other tasks. Research …

Imagine yourself relaxing in a cozy spa-like setting. You close your eyes as gentle music plays softly in your ears and comforting aromas linger in the background. If this scene sounds like your average nail salon, day spa or therapist’s office, think again. The scents that infuse the space around …

Show your heart some love. In addition to hosting Valentine’s Day, February is also American Heart Month. With developments in technology, monitoring heart health is something people can do not only during February, but also throughout the year. Two area cardiologists assess the use of smart devices for detection and …

Erin Michele Levitas was a 22-year-old woman with a bright mind and far-reaching goals. The Baltimore native had recently been accepted at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and was set to begin in fall 2015. Marissa Jachman, Erin’s cousin, says she and her cousin were …

Liz Bauer knew it was wrong the moment she felt the lump. As a mom who had been “either pregnant or nursing for the past four years,” she says she had every reason to dismiss the lump as a harmless clogged milk duct. But something about this lump didn’t feel …

You’re scrolling through your social media feeds and you see a picture of actress Betty White holding a glass of wine that’s nearly as big as her body. The image reads, “I’m starting my fruit juice diet. Bottoms up!” The post has gotten a thumbs-up from everyone in your social …

When you visit Diaspora Salon’s website, you’ll see a homepage filled with images of people of color, art, hair, quotes, Black Lives Matter signs, outfits, plants and more. Owner and Randallstown native Yasmine Young explains that people often rely on firsthand reviews or referrals before going to a business. She …