“I don’t think I’ve fully unwrapped it,” said local artist Carley McHenry, frazzled about her upcoming exhibit at the Rochester Art Center (RAC). She had shown her paintings there once before, but this time would be different—this time the 28-year-old was on the brink of her first solo exhibit.

They say war isn't pretty—but the great beauty mavens opposing the conventional cosmetics bad guys just got a whole lot prettier. Global fitness expert Tracy Anderson joined Ecco Bella founder Sally Malanga to show the world that the layers of true beauty go far deeper than primer, foundation, concealer, and blush.

'Tis the season for chocolate goodies to deck the isles of your local grocery store, but do you know where they all came from? Before it nestles behind festive wrappers, chocolate's headliner ingredient—cocoa—can be traced back to impoverished farmers in developing West African Countries. Yet these hard workers do not receive fair pay for their toils in the field.

Remember that twice-opened multivitamin bottle left deserted on the countertop, or that dog-eared diet book that only resulted in wasted ingredients? While the thought might count for botched date nights and forgotten birthday gifts, good intentions don't Sherpa your workout strategy all the way from wishful thinking to rock-solid abs—instead it's perseverance and forming healthy habits. And Chris Pfund believes he's found the key to actually following through.