Dylan Roche

4 days ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

When you think about the skincare woes a typical teenager struggles with, the first thing that might come to mind is acne. Most generations have accepted it as, practically, a rite of passage that during the hormonal throes of puberty, kids tend to deal with their fair share of pimples.

1 week ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

You might’ve heard the expression “Misery loves company.” If we’re being pessimistic, we might interpret this to mean that people going through misery love to make life miserable for other people. But if we think about the expression a little more graciously, it could mean that people going through misery actually take comfort in knowing there are other people out there going through similar experiences. Having this type of company, as it turns out, is healthy.

2 weeks ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

If you’re like most nutrition-conscious people, you’ve heard you’re supposed to watch your sodium intake. As much as salty food might taste satisfying, excess sodium causes fluid imbalances and has negative effects on our cardiovascular health, including high blood pressure and risk of stroke. But it might surprise you to learn that as important as it is to cut back on sodium, it’s also important to ensure you’re getting adequate potassium.

1 month ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

Most of us know exercise is good for us—the problem is just all the things that prevent us from getting the exercise we need. The time commitment. The boredom factor. The way exercise just seems harder and harder as our bodies age. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic reports that after age 50, more than 70 percent of people fail to get enough exercise. Maybe this is why pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past few years.

1 month ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

When it comes to soothing and improving your skin, one of the most reliable ingredients is probably already sitting right in one of your kitchen cabinets: salt. Yes, the same go-to mineral you add to food can also help remove dead skin cells and other debris for healthier skin. A DIY homemade body scrub is a great choice for exfoliating, when fine particles (such as salt grains) slough away debris to freshen up your skin and prime it for absorbing products like moisturizer.