Taylor Jeffries

1 week ago | shape.com | Taylor Jeffries

Photo: Shape / Getty Images Living in a walkable city can take a huge physical toll on your feet. While walking comes with a ton of health benefits, it can also cause extreme soreness if you find yourself doing it for too long. Take it from someone who lives in New York City — a place where walking at least 10,000 steps in a day happens to be the norm for many people.

1 week ago | shape.com | Taylor Jeffries

Photo: Shape A comfortable pair of shoes can make or break your day. While sandals are a practical choice for casual wear, they often lack supportive cushioning. That’s why I always find myself eyeing Birkenstock sandals every time the warm weather rolls around. They’re one of the few pairs of sandals that offer long-lasting comfort, versatility, and durable wear. While Birkenstocks are undeniably popular, I’m still hesitant to invest in a pair given their steep price tag.

1 week ago | shape.com | Taylor Jeffries

Photo: Shape / Getty Images It’s clearly evident my hair is lacking the attention it deserves. Signs like shedding, split ends, a flaky scalp, and sparse spots along my hairline are just a few annoying yet worrisome concerns I’ve been battling lately. While it’s completely normal for hair to have its bad days, I even can admit I’ve taken too long of a break from maintaining it regularly. That’s why I’m renewing my hair care collection with new revitalizing picks, starting with hair growth oils.

1 week ago | shape.com | Taylor Jeffries

Photo: Shape / Getty Images It’s always a good idea to refresh your beauty cabinet, especially as we age. Because let’s face it — your skin undergoes several changes over time like wrinkles, looseness, sagging, and age spots over time. While retinol may be the first ingredient to come to mind when fighting these signs of aging, don’t count out peptides, either. They’re the building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin, which result in a plump and smooth complexion.

1 week ago | shape.com | Taylor Jeffries

Photo: Shape Soreness is easy to expect when you exercise for long periods. While I always consider it a sign of a successful workout, I was not prepared for the crippling aches that occurred after playing soccer for three hours straight. I’ve never felt so completely wiped out after a workout — so much that my muscles (and even my toes) were screaming walking home and the days afterwards. It wasn’t until I tried the Biofreeze Pain Relief Gel that I finally found immediate relief.