Of all the lessons I learned and promptly forgot in middle school health class, the one that managed to stay with me is the importance of eating breakfast every morning. My gym teacher spent several lectures on food pyramids, extolling the virtues…

Z* and I were standing on top of the Spanish Steps in Rome when he told me about Ana*. He had mentioned her briefly before: a woman he had met not long before that day in November and dated casually; a woman who, as he told me, was someone on par…

When you're disagreeing with someone, it can be tempting to try to win the argument by taking them down or shutting them out. But it's important to remember that getting the person to see your point of view is more about communicating effectively,…

In news that surprises no one, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a third of us don't get enough sleep. It's easy to see why: We work too much, stress too much, and the final season of Game of Thrones has us all on edge (bend the…

Stress is something that everyone experiences from time to time, but, did you know that there are different kinds of stress? Many people use the terms “stress” and “toxic stress” interchangeably. However, experts say that stress and toxic are…

Just in time for the warmer weather, Pepsi has launched three new flavors: Pepsi Berry, Pepsi Lime, and Pepsi Mango. The new varieties join Pepsi Wild Cherry and Pepsi Vanilla in the flavored Pepsi lineup, although notably, according to a press…

A lot of us devote time to improving our relationships with others, but it's less common that we work on growing our love for ourselves. In fact, many people even feel guilty about spending time on their own self-improvement. But self-love is the…

We've known since the dawn of the millennium that BFF necklaces are the sweetest declaration of love. While you may have shared one half of a heart with your childhood bestie, now you can have half of a bone when you share a BFF necklace with your…

Sweet and savory are an epic combination — there's a reason people are obsessed with sweet popcorn and cinnamon-sugar pretzels. Mixing the two flavors basically creates the food equivalent of magic. And now, popcorn chicken is joining the ranks of…

Thank god Easter is over. No, not because of the awkward family interactions or the overloading on candy so hard that you don't sleep for five days. Because this Easter brought with it an abomination — a sin against everything that is pure and is…

A lot of people watch porn if they want to add excitement to their solo (or partnered) sex lives. But not all arousal aids are visual. Written erotica used to be the main alternative to videos, but now, there's a another option: audio erotica.…

When wedding season hits and you suddenly need gift ideas for every couple from here to California, who are you going to call? The eco-friendly gift industry, of course. Yes, the best advice is to always stick to the registry, but what if everything…

No one’s perfect. Occasionally we’re all going to say something that rubs someone the wrong way, even if we don’t realize it. While you should always be yourself, there may be some things you’re saying that can be perceived as annoying. “A lot of…

Inflammation can seem like a scary word. But not all inflammation in the body is bad. As Victor Laluz, MD, internal medicine primary care physician for Loma Linda University Health, tells Bustle, "It's the body's response to some form of irritant."…

Across Britain over 320,500 self-employed people are working multiple jobs. While having more than one job can be a way to supplement your income, many people are opting into holding two or three jobs by choice and not out of necessity.…

We’re constantly fascinated by what our zodiac sign says about our lives, whether it's which signs are most compatible or how each sign handles conflict in relationships. That's why Bustle has enlisted Mecca Woods, a New York City-based astrologer…

With Easter officially in the rearview mirror for the year 2019 (how is time going so fast, by the way?!), we all already know the next holiday we need to start preparing for: Mother's Day, which falls on May 12. This is your chance to either spend…

In Bustle's Quick Question, we ask women leaders all about advice — from the best guidance they've ever gotten, to what they're still figuring out. Here, Marissa Andrada of Chipotle shares her insights on bringing a company's culture to life, how…

If you'd literally be happy to have any dog in your life and truly believe every breed is tied for cutest breeds, you might want to turn to the stars for advice. The best dog breeds for Taurus personalities might not be all that intuitive. You might…