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Our smartphones, we’re told, are ruining our lives. But it’s not the phones themselves that are the problem, so much as how we use them. In fact, a host of health and fitness apps can help you to get fitter, stronger, leaner, looser and healthier than ever before. Taking advantage of today’s information-rich environment, they focus on putting personalized, coach- or trainer-built workouts at your fingertips, so you can get better results faster, no matter your preferred fitness modality. Check out our 12 favorites below.  

The Best Winter Denim Fit for Subzero TemperaturesThere are hardly any garments more ubiquitous than a pair of jeans. Built to handle the most rigorous of rigors, a solid pair of denim five-pocket dungarees can withstand everything from construction sites to fashion scrutiny. Maybe that’s why people still wear them almost 150 years after its invention. As pervasive as the pants are, however, you’d find it difficult to spot a pair in the dead of winter.Read the Story

Tips to Help You Be More Productive in 2021You want to start 2021 off on a good foot. And no matter what your resolutions are, we can all afford to be a little more efficient, productive and diligent with our time. That can come in the form of getting our tech to work better for us, cleaning out our inboxes, getting a better desk chair or just learning some simple guidelines to meditation. Whatever you’re looking to achieve in 2021, these productivity tips are a good foundation for being your best self this year. Read the Story

How to Significantly Improve Your Complexion in 90 Days

If your complexion is looking, uh, complex of late, then you might be in need of a solution. If it’s breaking out, discolored, dull, sprouting dry patches, or is spotty, then you’re a prime candidate for a reset on your regimen. The same goes for sullen or puffy eyes. And, while there are daily solutions to these problems — namely the miracle product, concealer, which you should have on hand — there are also ways to correct your complexion more permanently.Read the Story

5 Tech Resolutions to Tackle in 2021

A new year is a great time to start doing some things you know, deep down, that you should already be doing. Best of luck on attempts to run everyday or do 1,000 pullups, but if you need a rest there are some very important cyber-resolutions you can -- and should -- do from the comfort of your couch.Read the Story