Six years ago, my family experienced a huge scare when my then 65-year-old mom was rushed to the ER in order to receive an emergency cardioversion—aka a medical paddle used to restart her heart. The day before the trip to the emergency room, we'd been traveling, and my mom (who has since discovered she has an extreme sensitivity to sugar) had a pumpkin spice latte and an almond-filled French pastry for breakfast and then later on after dinner a small vanilla ice cream cone. As she explains, it...

Converse is gearing up for Valentine's Day with a love-themed sneaker pack featuring heart-embroidered versions of the Chuck Taylor All Star, Chuck 70 and Run Star Hike. The collection of six sneakers features holiday-appropriate detailing and arrives in traditional Valentine's Day colors including pink, red and white.The Chuck Taylor All Star is revamped in "Vintage White” and “Black," two canvas colorways embroidered at the lateral with a squiggly line that loops into a heart. "Made With L...

DAME, creator of the world's first reusable tampon applicator, has launched reusable period pads, an innovation that reduces plastic waste and provides a drier, more comfortable alternative to traditional pads.Made of natural materials including organic cotton and Lyocell, the pads can absorb 10 times their weight and instantly wick away moisture. Even when scrunched up, they won't leak liquid, doing away with the wet diaper feeling that can make menstruation uncomfortable. The pads arrive in an...

Shortly after unveiling a "Popcorn" iteration, Nike is now set to release a beach-inspired version of the Air Force 1 Low. The kicks feature diverse textures and materials to replicate the look and feel of sand.With white premium leather serving as the base, the upper is revamped with "Coconut Milk" on the Swoosh and additional panels. The butter-like hues and textures are contrasted with shaggy suede material on the mudguard, midfoot panels and heel tabs in a sandy beige color. Elsewhere, the t...