Kara Jillian Brown

News Writer

Kara Jillian Brown is a recent graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. She’s been into all things wellness and fitness since she started teaching barre in 2015. She’s constantly searching for new ways to achieve the elusive dewy glow, and is openly taking recommendations for barely-there foundations.

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Kara Jillian Brown

News Writer

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5 easy ways to grow plants from food scraps (including the kind you can eat)

8 of the most interesting online courses that’ll instantly make you feel smarter

3 homemade bread recipes for different skill levels because baking is everyone’s new hobby

Apple and Google introduce new tech for COVID-19 contact tracing—here’s how it works

Airbnb Online Experiences just launched to let you meditate with Buddhist monks, make Tapas with a Portuguese chef, and more

3 of the filthiest things you forget to clean in your home

The ‘handstand challenge’ is actually a great workout—here’s how to modify it

The best air purifiers to significantly improve indoor air quality when you’re stuck inside 24/7

11 fun online classes to take for free when boredom strikes

These ’80s workout video stars are back just in time to help you break a sweat at home

9 unexpected eggshell uses for your kitchen, garden, and more

How to be an animal foster parent—because now is the best time to get a four-legged companion

9 calming candles to turn any space into your personal sanctuary with the strike of a match

The 8 best black sweatpants to elevate your comfortable stay-at-home look

How a successful root chakra meditation makes you feel more grounded

How long should I leave braids in? Expert tips to care for natural hair when you can’t go to a salon

The 9 most comfortable bras you can buy online that feel like you’re wearing nothing at all

Practicing good ‘wrist posture’ is a must when working from home

Always wanted to dance? Try one of these streaming classes from the world’s best ballet dancers

I’m a gynecologist, and these are the top 4 things I’m begging you to stop doing to your vagina

Should I disinfect my mail? Experts say you don’t need to fear COVID-19 on packages

The 8 best language learning apps to turn you into a polyglot

I’m a neuroscientist, and this is how ‘compassion meditation’ helps you feel less alone while social distancing

How to take care of orchids that thrive all year long—no greenhouse necessary

5 easy fixes to make old clothes feel new again, no sewing machine required

My food is labeled ‘healthy’—but is it really?

7 best noise-cancelling headphones to make WFH calls more manageable

Grocery delivery apps are seeing record downloads—here’s what you need to know

The meaning of ‘shelter in place,’ and how it relates to social distancing

Online workouts you can do at home to ease social distancing

The 11 sex personality types are like love languages for intimacy—here’s how to learn yours

Over-moisturizing is real—here are 3 signs you’re overdoing it

Why an RD says everyone should stock up on these affordable healthy foods

I plucked my chin hairs and now I’ve got ingrowns—what should I do now?

Cleaning vs. disinfecting: here’s the difference and how to do each in your home

Literally glide through your next intense workout with these slider disc exercises

7 easy care indoor plants you won’t be able to kill

The best foundation application tools to use depending on how much coverage you want

The biggest mistake people are making with their double cleanse, according to an esthetician

How to open your root chakra, according to reiki masters

This 64-year-old is the oldest woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean—it took her 84 days

Derms tell us if ‘For All Skin Types’ products are too good to be true

Everything you need to know about straightening natural hair

Does canned food ever really expire? Here’s what you need to know

Washing your hands sounds trivial—here’s the science behind why it works

I got into a hyperbaric chamber to speed up the healing process—here’s what happened

Why the Surgeon General is begging you to stop buying face masks

Snag the Instant Pot Aura slow cooker for a cool $60 today—that’s 54% off

5 moisturizers that double as primers for makeup

7 savory pancake recipes that work for any meal of the day