Kelly Bourdet

This holiday season, the one thing I absolutely, positively cannot live without is...
"I love the holiday season! Couldn't live without my elaborate, cheesy holiday decor.

Current obsession...
"So obsessed with Isaac Asimov, almond butter, and hiking in upstate New York."

The one song I can listen to over and over and over to is...
"'Green Arrow' by Yo La Tengo. I love the intro — just the sound of crickets — it's very relaxing."

The latest trick I've picked up from the other R29 editors is...
"An uplifting spirit of cooperation. That, and a killer rec for the best dry shampoos for brunettes."

Health Trends

FDA Bans Trans Fat: Goodbye Margarine!

Kelly Bourdet

Nov 7, 2013

Spirit

Is Perfectionism Holding You Back? Signs You Need To Let It Go

Kelly Bourdet

Nov 6, 2013

Fitness

Body-Changing Tips From Tracy Anderson

Kelly Bourdet

Nov 6, 2013

Fitness

What’s Your Fitness Age? This Simple Test Can Tell You

Photographed By Aaron Richter. How do you really quantify your fitness age? You may be 25, but do you have the fitness level of a 20-year-old marathoner or

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

UrthBox: A Birchbox For Healthy Snacks? Sign Us Up

Image Courtesy Of UrthBox. We all know that snacking can undo the best and healthiest of intentions. We can have a great plan to eat three super-healthy me

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

Your Fancy Herbal Supplements? Yeah, There’s Nothing In Them

Photo: Courtesy of Pachd. We've got heartbreaking, if not all that surprising, news from the world of herbal supplements. New research that used DNA-s

by Kelly Bourdet

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Diet & Nutrition

Power Up! 3 Paleo Breakfasts That Will Give You TONS Of Energy

Photographed By Tommy Kearns. Like many busy people, I've always had a complicated relationship with breakfast. For years, more often than not, breakf

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

Which Kind Of Stress Eater Are You?

Photographed by Alice Gao. We're all aware that stress causes all kinds of unwanted effects. It can disrupt sleep, affect relationships, and, of cours

by Kelly Bourdet

Fitness

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Weekend Workout

Photographed by Kava Gorna. Oh, the weekend — a time for catching up with friends, engaging in epic restaurant hopping, and trying to find time to ge

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

Sugar Hangover — How You Get One & How To Cure It

Photo: Andrew Williams/REX USA. Feeling that post-sugar high/low today? Maybe you hit the mini Milky Ways a little too hard, leaving you a bit burned out.

by Kelly Bourdet

Mind

People In Vegetative States Are “Listening”

Illustrated By Isabel Rancier. Halloween is over, but this frightening story we're about to tell is actually real. For many, it's one of our wors

by Kelly Bourdet

Body

Twins Smoking Study Shows EXACTLY How Bad Cigarettes Are For Skin

No one is debating whether or not smoking is a great habit where our health is concerned. But, a new study performed on identical twins attending an annual

by Kelly Bourdet

Fitness

19 Foolproof Ways To Get Out Of Bed

by Kelly Bourdet

Sex

Facebook Knows If Your Relationship Is In Trouble: Here’s How

Ah, the myriad uses for our voluntarily relinquished personal data. Data scientists have once again made use of Facebook's arsenal of billions of rela

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

Diet Secrets From Around The World

It's well known that Americans tend to be heavier than people from other cultures. And there are myriad reasons for why we tip the scales — exer

by Kelly Bourdet

Fitness

Here’s The Calories Burned During Sex — Time To Hit The She...

Illustrated By Isabelle Rancier. Sure, your heart rate is up, you're breathing harder, and you're sweating — all tell-tale signs of a good

by Kelly Bourdet

Body

How Easy Is It To Get Painkillers?

Photo: Courtesy Of Pachd. One of the most commonly used prescription painkillers in America might be way too easy to obtain, according to a new recommendat

by Kelly Bourdet

Body

Think You Have A Cold? Think Again

Photo: Courtesy Of Target. Itchy throat? Runny nose? You must have caught that bug that is “going around” the office, right? Well, not so fast.

by Kelly Bourdet

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Body

Drinking Tonight? How To Save Your Skin

Photographed by Mark Iantosca. Okay, so most of us enjoy a cocktail from time to time, and while we might suspect that indulging in certain types of adult

by Kelly Bourdet

Mind

Hysteria & Other Wacky Reasons You Could Be Committed (In 1880)

Photo: Courtesy of FX. We all know our culture has a very troubled past when it comes to mental illness, from the questionable practice of electroshock the

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

Saturated Fat Isn’t That Bad For You After All

Image: Courtesy Of Walmart. It's a happy day for full-fat yogurt, butter, bacon, and the rest of the high-fat (and extra-delicious) food we enjoy. Rec

by Kelly Bourdet

Health Trends

Could An OTC STD Test Change Everything?

Photo: Courtesy of EPT. If there were an easy, cheap, OTC STD test available, would you use it? It seems like many of us might. Whether it's to vet a

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

The Science Behind Your Sweet Tooth

Photographed by Erin Phraner. We're always hearing that our bodies are simply wired to love sweets — it's a biological holdover from t

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

How To Spot Fake “Healthy” Foods

Image Courtesy Of Pringles. We know it's tough going to the store and sorting through the plethora of packaging labels advertising healthy-sounding fo

by Kelly Bourdet

Health Trends

Obama, Superhero, Catches Pregnant Woman As She Swoons

Obama, often known as a hero to the sick and suffering because of his dedication to providing affordable health care for all, has proven his dedication to

by Kelly Bourdet

Body

There’s Mercury In Your Mascara, & It’s Perfectly Legal

Photographed by Mike Garten. Here's a terrifying fact for any of us who don't happen to be blessed with thick, dark, and luscious eyelashes:

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

Please Stop Killing Your Superfoods

We're all aware of superfoods and how they pull double-duty when it comes to nourishing us with essential vitamins and nutrients. But, human beings of

by Kelly Bourdet

Diet & Nutrition

The Nutrition Lies That Made The World Fat

Photographed by Erin Phraner. Nutrition trends sometimes seem to fluctuate even faster than fashion trends. One day it's skinny jeans and low fat ever

by Kelly Bourdet

Health Trends

Maryville Rape Survivor Reveals Story, Bravely Speaks Out

In a bold, touching, and brave move, the young woman at the center of the Maryville, Missouri rape controversy has officially spoken out. In a self-authore

by Kelly Bourdet

Health Trends

Oreos Are As Addictive As Cocaine. For Real.

Photo: Courtesy Of Nabisco. Of course, we might intuitively know that high-fat, high-sugar foods aren't the best for us, but recent research reveals t

by Kelly Bourdet

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