Deborah Vankin

"SELF-PORTRAIT, RESTRAINTS" (1982) by Lisa McCord is in "Reservoir: Photography, Loneliness and Well Being" at Los Angeles Center of Photography. (Lisa McCord) The photograph is so intimate, so vulnerable, it's painful to look at. It depicts a woman in he... See more

It's that time of year again: detox season. While many of us will be entering the new year embracing Dry January (to reduce alcohol intake) or doing juice cleanses (for weight loss), others will be performing "digital detoxes," staying off of their device... See more

If a can of coconut water and a banana smoothie had a baby, it might be banana water. The latest plant-based hydration beverage on the market is being touted as "the peel good beverage" that offers "a bunch of nutrients." And it's drumming up attention on... See more

Melani Sanders is over it. She’s over meticulously applying makeup before leaving the house or, even, having to wear a bra when running errands. She’s over wasting time plucking chin hairs, searching for brain fog-induced lost reading glasses and — most o... See more

Melani Sanders is over it. She's over meticulously applying makeup before leaving the house or, even, having to wear a bra when running errands. She's over wasting time plucking chin hairs, searching for brain fog-induced lost reading glasses and — most o... See more