Katie Cavuto, R.D., adds that consuming ground flax has been linked to a reduction in LDL cholesterol levels (the bad kind) and improvement in HDL levels (the good kind). Flax is also rich in the polyphenol lignans, which may protect heart health and the likelihood of some cancers1. Plus, chia seeds may also help manage inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease3 thanks to their omega-3 fatty acid content, says Cavuto....
I want a life without stress. I want to take on the high-octane pace of my working hours and social afterhours cool as a cucumber. And if I had to guess, you also desire a life without stress. But sometimes it seems like no matter how many yoga classes or deep breaths we take — stress always wins, right? The National Institute of Mental Health defines stress as “the brain’s response to any demand....
With collective anxiety at an all-time high in NYC, I (safely and swiftly) escaped to my parents’ house in the suburbs of New Jersey and decided to mentally reframe this remote period as an opportunity to mix things up a little, especially with my fitness regimen. Today, I decide that after years of avoiding the pavement, I am going out for a run. OK, maybe a light jog. I lace up my APLs and bound around the block vigorously…once....
At the time, I thought that people would judge us and stare, or even worse, someone might mistake him for my son. In reality, strangers hardly know there is much of an age difference between us, and they’re almost certainly unaware that the difference is about 12.5 years — an age gap that is taboo in our culture. Sometimes, I’d actually pick fights out of insecurity, just so I could utter the lines, “Maybe you’d be happier with someone who for certain has all of her eggs,” or, “Perhaps, you want someone who isn’t on a timeline of starting a family....
Today, I wake up and my life just feels right. It was a process, and a journey to get from there to here, but the crucial factors in precipitating this shift were having the realization that I didn’t know who I was, and making the commitment to find out. Trying to please people might land you with vague acceptance from others, but it’s only the deep and vulnerable truth of you that can provoke deep, genuine attachment and love....
But it’s often difficult to discern just how many veggies you should be eating each day to meet your nutritional needs and charge your body with all the great benefits we’ve been told about for years. To set the record straight, we determined once and for all what the ideal serving of veggies per day looks like and why you may want to maintain some healthy variety in your choices....
Here’s what we know about how often married couples have sex, according to research and experts. But first an important note: “A normal sexual frequency is determined by what the couple agrees is mutually satisfying,” sexologist Shamyra Howard, LCSW, tells mbg. And she adds: “Sexual frequency is not an indicator of sexual satisfaction.” For people in their 80s, 19% of sexually active men and 32% of sexually active women had sex at least twice a month....
Though it only takes me about an hour total to wash, spin, and hang dry a load in my machine, each load is on the smaller side. That being said, my portable washing machine really cleans my clothes well—as well as a full-size washer would—but it uses less energy, water, and detergent. Water usage is also an important consideration in terms of conservation. “Look at how much water it uses in the wash,” says Amanda Klecker, a certified building biologist who assesses the overall health of homes....
I was afraid to eat anything other than oatmeal and scrambled eggs, as those were the only foods that didn’t send me running to the bathroom. As a foodie who’s always thinking about what I want to cook next, this was incredibly frustrating and upsetting. Finally, after a lot of concern from not only myself but my family, I visited a GI doctor. I went through the as-fun-as-you-can-imagine stool test, but results came back inconclusive for any specific infection (as I had waited to see a doctor), nor did it come back with any indication of other serious problems....
Here are some tips on how to clear, program, and safely store your stones so they’re always energized and ready to go. In fact, consider cleansing your gemstones any time somebody else has been touching them to clear their energetic fingerprint. If you ever find an old crystal that’s been hidden away and forgotten for a while, that’s a good opportunity for a quick cleanse as well. Here are a few strategies for clearing your crystal companion....
However, there is a common (and expert-approved) step-by-step method that you can follow—think of it like an outline to an essay. Here, we’ll walk through the 101 of creating a nighttime skin care routine from start to finish, explain why each step matters, and offer a few curated products to help narrow down your search: “All skin types can benefit from oil cleansing, as oil cleansers work by gently lifting off dirt, debris, and makeup, without harming the skin,” says organic esthetician Katie Sobelman....
To take your hair salon DIY, we consulted celebrity hairstylist and Biolage brand ambassador Sunnie Brook for insider tips on how to trim your hair at home. For curly hair, you might want to proceed with caution and see how the curls bounce back up before going back in with your scissors. Remember: You can always cut more, but you can’t glue your curls back on, says Brook. With wavy tresses herself, Brook just trims her ends with the scissors pointing toward her (be careful of your fingers!...
If you’re wondering how to get better at flirting, the first thing to do is to really understand what flirting is and why we do it in the first place. From there, it’ll be easier to understand how to flirt in a way that truly feels natural for you. A more modern, human definition of flirting as it functions in our culture today would be to think of it simply as any method you use to signal to someone that you find them interesting and want to engage with them further....
To understand how to let go of your ex, you first need to understand why letting go is so hard for some people. The simple and complicated truth is this: Once your heart deeply connects with another person, it can be very difficult to let them go. So difficult, in fact, that even if you know they’re not the right person for you, you still hang on because the depth of connection is so strong....
Here are a bunch of techniques you can experiment with if you’re curious. There’s more emphasis on how the other parts of your body aid in your sexual pleasure. There’s no one way to define what counts as “hands-free.” If you aren’t using your hands to stimulate your body, then you can consider it hands-free. It may involve using toys, energies, breathwork, household items, other parts of the body, or just the mind....
If you want to dive deep into the ins and outs of traditional slugging, we covered that before in this full guide. Today, however, we’ll be sharing one quick user tip you may not have heard of yet (nor seen on TikTok). Below, experts share how to enhance your slugging method. The jelly balm creates a slimy film over your pores so you appear dewy and almost slippery—you know, like a slug....
On average, “the shelf life for essential oils is two to three years,” she says. “Citrus oils such as lemon, sweet orange, and lime are a bit shorter, about one to two years.” “Oils such as Australian sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli,” she adds, “have a much longer shelf life—up to six years.” This is why it’s important to note the appearance of your oils when you first get them, along with their scent....
To be honest, there’s so much more to know about split ends than meets the eye—here’s everything you need to know about spotting them, preventing them, and hiding them for an ultra-sleek style, from experts. If the end of your strand breaks into two, three, or even four smaller, thinner lengths, then you’ve got split ends. Split ends are a form of naturally occurring hair damage, meaning they’re unavoidable for everyone—but can be limited with proper hair care basics....
