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Here’s a certified herbalist’s smart trick for infusing stress-busting plants into your favorite smoothie, plus the best herbs to start with. Her herbs of choice? Lavender, blue lotus flower, ashwagandha, linden, damiana, and hawthorn. She simply steeps half a teaspoon of each for 15 to 20 minutes, lets the tea cool, and then blends it into a fruit smoothie. If you’re trying this for the first time, just take heed: This is a pretty potent concoction of herbs that might feel quite sedating....

I decided it was time for me to discontinue the ring and see what happened. After two months of being off the Nuvaring I felt normal—better than normal, even. I appreciated the monthly highs and lows of energy that most women experienced, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like I was in better tune with my body. A few weeks later at my annual gynecology visit, I discussed with my doctor my decision, and she was supportive, which was also welcome....

It’s an internet meme that feels all too real, when so many healthy recipes (including many on this site) call for coconut oil, whether it’s for cooking, baking, or making lattes. But how much is too much? “Research has shown that the specific types of saturated fats found in coconut oil, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), are metabolized differently from other saturated fatty acids because of their difference in structure,” Jessica explains....

The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. You can change. You can become emotionally stronger. You can be more open and vulnerable. Related reads:

However, as hair loses pigment, the fiber does experience some changes. This means that you may need to make some adjustments to your hair care routine, no matter what. As someone who is just beginning their graying journey (which I choose to cover up with blond highlights at this point in my life), I certainly can see differences in the texture of these budding new strands. So I tapped hair care experts, and some research, on how best to care for silvering hair....

That said, you don’t necessarily need to grab the blow dryer to nail the bouncy look. At its core, fluffy hair is really just healthy, moisturized hair (with the help of some expert-approved styling tricks). Here, we asked the pros for a step-by-step guide. Fluffy hair refers to the volume, not necessarily the texture—any hair type can master a fluffy look—and you don’t necessarily need a blow-out to achieve the bounce (but more on that later)....

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They illuminate a room. Eyes follow them. The spotlight naturally and effortlessly is drawn to them. It’s called soul. People who embody soul are irresistible. Seriously irresistible. Like, I-can’t-take-my-eyes-off-you irresistible. Uh huh, it’s that good. Soulful individuals are always being pursued. People flock to them. They look good, they feel good; they’ve got that thing. Guess what? You can have that thing, too. In fact, you already have it. You just have to tap in and let it shine....

Statement brows have become all the rage recently—think bleached, alien-like arches, rhinestone decals, and ethereal, pastel hues. But your brows are finicky little face framers; if all that pizzazz sounds like a recipe for weak, overworked brows, well, you might be on to something. “The idea of wanting to ’live out loud’ is why I think a lot of people are participating in this statement brow trend,” adds brow expert Joey Healy....

The prostate has earned the name “the male G-spot” because of its potential for pleasure. When stimulated externally or internally, the prostate can create immensely pleasing feelings, which can produce or heighten orgasms. “Externally, it cannot be directly palpated, but pressure can be applied to the surrounding area by pressing against the perineum, which is the area between the genitals and anus,” explains urologist Joshua R. Gonzalez, M.D. The reason that the prostate is able to generate so much pleasurable sensation is a little bit of a mystery, but there are two main hypotheses, according to a 2017 study on prostate-induced orgasms....

According to Khurana, nail-biting behaviors can start in childhood, and some research even suggests that it may be genetic. But it’s not certain whether this type of behavior is learned and imitated or a built-in innate feature. If your picking habit is a conscious behavior that happens when you experience intense negative emotions, “try to understand that something is affecting you in the moment that needs to be released,” says Michaela Chatzimanoli, a clinical psychologist at SkinPick....

However, instead of taking the temporary, fix-it, Band-Aid approach, it can be much more beneficial to take a kinder and more sustainable route. By taking a closer look at what it is, where it stems from, and how it looks in action, we can start to work through the techniques and tools available to us so we can start taking our power back and living life on our own terms....

If we are synced up with the moon’s cycle, we will menstruate around the new moon and ovulate around the full moon. And while your body may not already be in harmony with the moon, there are particular things to keep in mind, and practices to do, that can help regulate your cycle. When your body and the moon are synced up, your cycle won’t feel like a pain-in-the-butt, but an opportunity to “go with the flow....

Yep, your lips become less vibrant as you age. Don’t panic, though: It’s totally natural. But if it bothers you, there are some ways you can hold on to the rosy hue. “The mucosal part of your lip is thinner compared to the rest of your skin, as it is made up of fewer layers and also contains many capillaries or tiny blood vessels,” says board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick, M....

You see, the mind directly impacts cognitive health and function and performance—now and down the road. Leaf suggests a combination of behavioral and lifestyle processes to improve mental self-care and brain health, including supplements that help protect and nourish your brain.* “Brain supplements, also known as ’nootropics,’ are becoming more commonly used as a way to promote memory creation and mental clarity, improve learning and processing speed, and combat occasional brain fog,”* she explains....

With this in mind, here are the top five things I stay away from in my bathroom. Reducing toxins in the home can feel daunting, but it’s important to remember that little steps can make a huge difference over time. To combat overwhelm, decide on just one thing from this list to swap at a time: But did you know that dental floss can also contain PFAS? A 2019 study in Nature found that using coated floss4 was associated with higher levels of PFAS markers in the blood....

“When I think of infatuation, I think of someone who has a strong attraction to a person they don’t know well,” Fogel Mersy explains. ‘It can also involve rejecting information that goes against the fantasy, such as ignoring red flags or early signs of incompatibility." Someone who is infatuated is constantly thinking about that person, Fogel Mersy adds. The feeling tends to form very quickly after meeting someone, says licensed mental health counselor Grace Suh, LMHC, LPC, and the infatuated person may feel like they’ve found “the one” even though they’ve just met them....

As for what your glow says about you, specifically? Interestingly, this phenomena seems to be the same for all of us—simply part of the shared human experience. The results from this study held true for all different ages, genders, frequency of sexual activity, personality traits, and even how long the couple had been together.

“Some kids are born super adventurous and risk-taking, and some are born wary, cautious, and prone to anxiety. It really just boils down to kids being scared of something new or addressing a phobia,” says licensed psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS. “You address it like you might address anything new for a kid: gently.” It might seem counterintuitive to plan “wild time,” but for many families it’s necessary, notes author and parenting coach Caroline Maguire, PCC, M....

These people are known for being technical problem-solvers, who like to make and share their own discoveries, Nardi says. And as John Hackston, head of thought leadership at the Myers-Briggs Company, tells mbg, “Tolerant, flexible, logical, helpful, quick-thinkers, private, fun, and action-oriented are a few terms to describe ISTPs.” He adds that they’re also factual, realistic, and “always analyzing data and taking in information.” Although they are perceiving types, Nardi explains they can adapt with a “chart-the-course” style to institutions, particularly as adults....