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It’s really convenient to blame any tension, confusion, or disagreements with our boyfriends or potential partners on the idea that “men are just different.” But the truth is, no two men will be exactly the same in the ways they approach relationships. If you feel like you don’t understand the way your partner is behaving, that’s not because he’s a guy—it’s because he’s not you. He’s a whole, separate human being who does not think the same way you do, and to understand how he thinks and what he wants, you’re going to need to just ask him....

Anger gets a bad rep, but it can actually be a useful tool for understanding what’s going on beneath the surface (or the tip of the iceberg), when we learn to dig deeper into where the anger is coming from. Recognizing when anger is rooted in sadness, shame, or a number of other different emotions can allow us to process those emotions and work through them in a healthy, productive way....

But there are a few important things to note about this buzzy ingredient, so keep reading to learn more and find out if it’s right for you. Here’s how it works: “Niacinamide Increases production of ceramides and fatty acids, two key components of the skin’s outer protective barrier,” Goldfaden explains. In skin care formulas, you can find niacinamide in two forms: nicotinic acid (also known as niacin) and nicotinamide (also called niacinamide), Goldfaden says....

I love yoga. Along with my demanding job and single-parenting a toddler, I teach a yoga class once a week. Yoga, I knew, was something I could do more of. Yoga helps me feel connected, present, and calm. So I made a commitment to myself, do yoga every day for 30 days and see what changed. I set my parameters: Every day I would spend at least 20 minutes on my mat....

A ton of spa menus offer some version of an “anti-aging” facial—while there is nothing that can truly halt the aging process (and you shouldn’t want to! Aging is living!), these facials target specific signs of aging so you can secure long-term skin health. What does this facial entail, exactly? So glad you asked—allow us to dive in below. Think firming or microcurrent to lift and tone, LED light (especially red LED light) to support elasticity, lymphatic drainage to improve circulation—it covers basically any common concerns someone with mature skin might have....

The core of Ayurveda is focused on prevention. It’s based on the concept that general health and wellness rely on a delicate balance between mind, body, and spirit. If you’ve been searching for a holistic and balanced approach to your overall health, you’re in the right place. The Vedas detail extensive preventive care approaches as well as treatments, even highlighting surgical procedures like nose jobs, kidney stone removal, and stitches....

We spoke with experts to help break down the benefits of beta-glucans, the science behind these unique plant fibers, and how you can get more of it in your diet. Most grain-based beta-glucans are soluble fibers, which means they dissolve in water and are typically fermentable (i.e., prebiotic) in your digestive tract. Beta-glucans from bacteria, fungi, and yeast are typically insoluble in water. More importantly, as a 2019 review in Molecules details, beta-glucans are a unique family of fibers that are biologically active1, a characteristic that plays a role in their potent health benefits....

With dusting, you’re cutting into the hair rather than snipping ends off, and you can do it whenever you notice some split ends forming (whereas you may only need a full trim every few months, depending on how often you heat style). Think of dusting as a “bridge” to last you until your next haircut, explains celebrity colorist George Papanikolas—and considering it may be a hot minute before we find ourselves in the salon chair, many of us might welcome that bridge with open arms....

In more industrial contexts, silicone is commonly used for insulation, sealants, adhesives, lubricants, gaskets, filters, medical applications (e.g., tubing), and casing for electrical components. Silicones have plasticlike properties: flexibility, malleability, clarity, temperature resistance, and water resistance. Like plastic, they can be shaped or formed and softened or hardened into practically anything. Since they’re easy to clean, nonstick, and nonstaining, they’re popular for cookware and kitchen utensils, too. Many experts and authorities consider silicones to be nontoxic and safe for contact with food and drink....

In the last six years, the paleo diet has become the most popular diet among health and wellness advocates. As we all know by now, this regimen is based on the idea that our bodies do best when fueled by foods that existed during the Paleolithic era, before agriculture came along 10,000 or so years ago. That means no sugars (except maybe honey and those occurring naturally in fruit), no grains, no dairy, no legumes or beans, and only nonindustrial meat, fish, whole nonstarchy vegetables, some starchy root vegetables and winter squashes, fruit (but not too much), nuts, and seeds....

“Nature does not make an unhealthy fat,” says Cate Shanahan, M.D., in her appearance on the mbg podcast. “We do, in our factory. " So the real key? Whole-food-based fats. Yep, when it comes to healthy fats, it’s not that different from defining healthy foods: The closer something is to its natural form, the healthier it is. The buzziest healthy fats have their own sort of superfood status, like coconut and avocado, but “eggs, cheese, dairy fat, animal fat,” can be part of a diet with healthy fats, too....

Mainstay strategies for supporting your immune system (think getting ample vitamin D, prioritizing quality sleep, and eating nutritious foods) remain valuable. But more and more people are turning to probiotic supplement, using carefully chosen strains to help support immune health.* That’s where probiotics come in. Probiotics are live microorganisms that have positive health benefits on the gut microbiome when consumed. But not all probiotics are created equal. Some strains support the immune system more effectively than others , so be sure to look at the label before purchasing....

Saying no to cocktails with friends and red wine with dinner are obvious and foreseen challenges, but battling a sudden new sugar craving may be less expected. Here’s the scientific rationale for your newly adopted sweet tooth. Due to evolution, this feeling of deprivation will cause the body to kick into survival mode. In response to the sudden absence of sugar, your senses will gravitate toward cookies, candy, or any other sugary snack....

Now, everyone’s gut is different, but as someone who has struggled with her stomach, my guess is that you’re open to anything that will get you closer to an answer (especially an expert opinion). So take your sneakers off and stay awhile—this news may or may not unsettle you. The jury is (somewhat) out—mainly because there are so many types of exercise and levels of intensity that there’s no way to say that all exercise will or won’t cause constipation....

Temporarily losing your ability to smell when you have a virus is normal, but sometimes this symptom can linger even after the rest of your body recovers. Patel says that age and pre-existing conditions play a role in how likely you are to develop post-viral olfactory loss—as does the aggressiveness of your virus. It’s still too early to say how likely the coronavirus is to cause long-term smell issues. However, if you, or someone you know, has recovered from the disease but still struggle to catch a whiff of your favorite scent, it’s something you should take seriously....

I was 48 and he was 41 when we married. We were very happy, although the topic of having children kept coming up and remained unresolved. He wasn’t sure he wanted kids, but I wasn’t getting any younger, with the approach of menopause starting to heat things up. Even though it may sound crazy at my age, I never lost hope that it would happen, in whatever form was meant for me—foster parenting, adoption, surrogacy....

What is a wellness-minded individual to choose? And while there is no official Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for collagen supplement dosage at the moment, research shows that you’ll get the most benefits when you ingest 2.5 grams (where you’ll start to see skin care benefits1, although more research suggests 5 grams might be the more effective dosage) to 20 grams (for daily protein support and where you’ll see muscle mass support2)....

Now, it’s finally time to shine—and your health may be the most vibrant it’s been in a while thanks to a cosmic boost, Scorpio. As the twins explain, Jupiter, the planet of luck and abundance, will be moving through your sixth house of well-being in the sign of Aries until May 16. With Aries being the ultimate kick-starter sign, this is going to inspire healthy habits—paired with the energy to follow through, no less....

“Don’t you think I would have thought of that on my own?” he would say. So, what can be done? If you’re a defensive person, are you doomed to drive people away with your defensiveness forever? If you’re in a relationship with a defensive person, should you just cut and run? Not just yet. Why do some people have this defensive emotional response while others don’t? Well, as a matter of fact, we all do have it....

Here’s some of the benefits of bone broth they shared. At Springbone, they use broth as the base for meals, smoothies, and even ice pops! Sam likes what they call Liquid Gold, a mix of chicken broth and golden milk (a blend of turmeric and coconut milk). Jordan prefers Butter Broth, a concoction inspired by Bulletproof Coffee in which beef broth is blended with (you guessed it!) pastured butter.