Sensationalist news headlines tell us that “smartphones have destroyed a generation” and “social media is ripping apart society.” But what does the research say? Indeed, young people who use electronic devices more tend to experience greater depression and worse mood. And smartphones seem to be particularly problematic for relationships, leading to social interactions that are lower-quality and less empathic. But there are a wide range of ways you can use your smartphone—from taking photos with your friends to envious Facebook stalking—and only some of them are detrimental....

For some, the inner critic is a specific voice from the past—your mother, your aunt, a child, the boss who fired you. My friend Joseph Goldstein still remembers the first-grade teacher who gave him a big red F in cutting and pasting. (This was in the days when you mixed flour and water to make paste, and Joseph’s work was apparently very messy.) A friend or stranger may make an offhand remark that we take so deeply into our bodies and minds that they become part of our identities....

** Without further ado, we present the quickest tutorial on how to tie a man bun, which we set at three minutes flat. Step 1: Brush your hair. Step 1: Brush your hair. Skip the morning shower—you’re wearing an updo, all is forgiven—and just reach for that flat brush. Remove all tangles with some well-meaning brush strokes from roots to ends. Time: 30 seconds. Step 2: Apply some pomade. Step 2: Apply some pomade....

For full disclosure, I’ve been using the phone for about a day before writing this article. I have to be honest, I always expect quality when it comes to Huawei, but this phone managed to surprise me. Its design and camera performance were the two main surprise aspects for me, even though I had high hopes to begin with. Truth be said, these are only initial impressions, I have plenty of testing to do, and quite frankly nothing I say here is final, basically....

Since just about everyone is considering a little haircut therapy (especially these days!), it’s pretty rad that this particular look is a stunner on just about anyone who dons it. This versatile look is all about the specific way it’s cut to make it flatter your face shape and hair type! ** To eliminate the guesswork, we’ve outlined a few key ideas to help bring lob haircuts to life, as well as a bunch of inspirational pics to hopefully get you on your way....