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KEYWORDS: Planned Parenthood , politics , Scarlett Johansson , Women's Rights 2014 Aug 26 5:14 PM Beauty By Ayren Jackson-Cannady Why You Really Should Add a Konjac Sponge to Your Beauty Routine I know, ANOTHER thing you have to add to your beauty routine? But before you shush me and click away, listen up. The Konjac sponge is no joke, and worth adding to your skincare arsenal. Made from the root of the konjac plant, these sponges are used to help you dislodge, dirt, oil, and blackheads—basically, a natural, older version of our BFF, the Clarisonic. (Kind of, at least.) But they've been around for 1,500 YEARS. No, not a typo. 1,500 years. read more ... KEYWORDS: Beauty Tips , Konjac sponge , skin , Skincare 2014 Aug 26 5:02 PM Technology By Madeline Buxton Are You Addicted to Fitness Gaming Apps? Does running away from zombies improved your athleticism and overall health? Maybe . But the zombies—or rather, their makers—might not be able to keep up their positive impact on your health long-term. That’s what a recent study on the effectiveness of game-like elements in over 100 health and fitness apps—including Zombies, Run! , Pact , and Fitbit —concluded anyway. Like an increasing number of apps, the tactics used by those tested—competition against friends’ scores in Pact and Fitbit, a virtual reality world full of imaginary obstacles in Zombies, Run!—are meant to motivate people to get fit. But the study says that digital rewards, like badges and points, can get old fast. read more ... KEYWORDS: app , Exercise , game , Iphone , Technology 2014 Aug 26 4:29 PM Sex and Relationships By Ashley Mateo Men Are More Romantic Than Women, According to Science After the pep talk a girl friend gave me on love and relationships last night, I find this news hard to be believe—but, according to Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman , men are actually more romantic than women. Hey, if science says so, it must be true... read more ... KEYWORDS: LOVE , Relationships , Romance , Study 2014 Aug 26 4:02 PM Beauty By Ayren Jackson-Cannady School Is in Session…Sephora’s Beauty School, That Is So. You go to the makeup counter and ask the attending salesperson to give you a subdued—but slightly sexy—day look. Her eyes brighten and she gets to work. She's not talking as she blends and swipes, and the silence is awkward—she's not explaining anything. You love her handiwork and buy every single product she used. The next day you line up your shiny new loot, and think...um, what do I do now? read more ... KEYWORDS: Beauty How-To , Beauty News , Makeup , Sephora 2014 Aug 26 4:00 PM News By Madeline Buxton Our Love of Yoga Clothes Might Just Top Our Love for Yoga I’m a recent convert to the wonders of a perfect pair of yoga pants and a cute—but also loose and downward-dog appropriate—top. And while I definitely enjoy wearing these clothes to the gym (i.e. their intended purpose), my love for them is probably due more to the fact that they up my look on lazy Sundays, when I want to appear ever-so-slightly more put together than I do in my old, falling apart sweatpants. Truth. read more ... KEYWORDS: Shopping , Spending , Yoga , yoga clothes 2014 Aug 26 2:39 PM Psychology By Jenna Birch Awesome Vacay vs. Designer Bag: Which One Makes You Happier? If you’re trying to decide whether to buy the Chanel bag or the day trip to Napa, science has the answer. According to a new study published in Psychological Science , you’ll get more pleasure out of an experiential purchase like a girlfriend getaway than you will out of a material object like a designer purse. read more ... KEYWORDS: College , psychologist , research , Satisfaction , Study , Vacation 2014 Aug 26 1:42 PM Health By Ravelle Worthington E-Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit, Says American Heart Association There’s been a lot of debate over the health benefits of e-cigarettes and whether they really are a viable alternative to helping smokers quit. Some major concern for critics: the allure of “fun” flavors to young people and the lack of regulation on these devices (FDA has proposed new ruling , though!). read more ... KEYWORDS: American Heart Association , Cancer , cigarettes , e-cigarettes , Smoking 2014 Aug 26 12:42 PM Fashion By Sara Angle U.S. Open Fashion Preview: Ana Ivanovic’s Adidas Look The 2014 U.S. Open kicked off at New York's USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center yesterday, and while we've been eagerly following the matches, we're also dying to see what the athletes will be wearing on the court. SELF has all the fashion-meets-fitness news you'll want to know, including what the top-seeded athletes will be wearing to stay cool on the courts and why their looks are so important to their game. Adidas outfitted #9 seed, Ana Ivanovic–who just crushed her first match this morning—for this year's tournament. See her full look here! read more ... KEYWORDS: Adidas , Ana Ivanovic , fit fashion , Fitness Apparel , Tennis , U.S. Open 2014 Aug 26 12:17 PM Nutrition By Well + Good Recipe: Fig and Olive’s Zucchini Carpaccio We're stoked to share our favorite story of the week from the girls at Well+Good ! French Riviera-inspired restaurant Fig and Olive has seven locations across the country, most of them located in trendy neighborhoods you’ve heard of (think New York City’s Meatpacking and Los Angeles’ Melrose Place). read more ... 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