
Dana Schulz
Deputy Lifestyle Editor at Best Life
Dana is a writer and preservationist with a passion for all things New York. She specializes in real estate and lifestyle content. After graduating from New York University with a BA in Urban Design & Architecture Studies, she worked at the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, where she planned the organization's public programs and wrote for their blog Off the Grid. In her free time, she leads walking tours about the social and cultural history of city neighborhoods.
- New York, New York, United States
- danaschulzNYC
- in/dana-schulz-94889031/
Publications
- Best Life110 articles
Writes Most On
- The Absolute Best 8 Things to Buy at Dollar Tree, According to Retail Experts26 Mar—Best LifeThe product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. One of the great things about Dollar Tree is that they sell everything, from cake mixes and candy to shampoo and shaving cream to paper plates and party hats. But when there's so much merchandise, that also means that not every item is a winner. To figure out what's really...
- The Top Clothing Colors To Brighten Your Complexion, According to Stylists28 Mar—Best LifeHave you ever had the shopping experience of looking at a killer outfit on the hanger, only to put it on and just feel blah? This could happen because the color of said outfit is washing you out without you even realizing it. Depending on whether you have fair, medium, or dark skin—and whether your skin tone has warm or cool undertones—there are very specific hues that will highlight your coloring. To help you figure it all out, we consulted fashion stylists. Ahead, they share the best...
- 9 Easy Light Weight Exercises for a Strong, Slim Physique9 Mar—Best LifeFor all the stories I've written and edited about the benefits of strength training, I still fell into the trap of overdoing cardio. I'd take Peloton spin classes every day, sometimes to the point of feeling sick from how exhausted and overheated I was. But I wanted to burn as many calories as possible (reality check: the number on the scale didn't budge). After a recent injury, though, I had to say goodbye to my beloved bike, forcing me to get creative with my workouts. I knew I wanted to...
- Are You Eating Dyed Salmon From Costco & Whole Foods? The Truth About Farmed vs. Wild Fish7 Mar—Best LifeI recently stumbled upon a social media video that claimed Costco's farm-raised salmon is actually dyed to look pink and is otherwise gray, unlike the richly orange-colored wild-caught salmon. I quickly ran to my freezer and looked at my bag of frozen Kirkland-brand salmon and, sure enough, under the ingredients was "color added." Likewise, the frozen farm-raised Atlantic salmon I had from Whole Foods (yes, I really like salmon) lists "astaxanthin (color)" as an ingredient. I won't lie: This...
- If You're Over 65, Eat More of These 8 Foods, Doctors Recommend2 Mar—Best LifeWhen it comes to a healthy diet, so much of what we're told is what not to eat, especially as we get older. Stay away from processed foods, limit red meat consumption, and be vigilant about sodium—these are just a few common pieces of advice you'll hear as you age. Of course, eliminating these detrimental things from your diet is paramount, but it's just as important to replace them with nutritious foods that'll fuel your body in an age-appropriate way. That's why we consulted doctors and...