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Although the specifics might vary for different people, these kinds of ups and downs in life are very common. Depending on the intensity of these life changes, it can send some people into an identity crisis. Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson introduced the concept of the identity crisis in the 1950s. His examination1 of the ego identity led to the theory that we all experience specific growth stages for healthy personality development throughout our lives....

In the same way, hair brushes have different purposes and uses. Here, we break down the best brushes for any and all. The Original, Tangle Teezer ($10.59) Detangling Comb, GHD ($22) Wide Tooth Comb, Pattern ($15) Nylon & Boar Bristle Hair Brush, Mason Pearson ($165) Wooden Paddle Brush, Aveda ($29) Round Brush, R+Co ($85) Miracle Round Brush, It’s A 10 ($16.99) Tease Layers Rattail Comb, Tool Structure ($2.99) Teasing Comb Boar Bristle Brush, Boar Bristle Inc....

A meal delivery service sends either preportioned meals or all the ingredients to make them right to your door. This ensures you can select fare that supports your individual nutrition goals and encourages the consumption of a vast array of foods for more dietary diversity. But what exactly is the best meal delivery service for weight loss? We tapped Leslie Bonci, RDN, CSSD, LDN, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant to provide insight into whether a meal delivery service can help you lose weight and how to pick the healthiest option for you....

Many psychologists consider the so-called Big Five personality traits the most reputable. This model states that personality comes down to five core factors: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. “Personality is defined as someone’s usual patterns of behaviors, feelings, and thoughts. While these usual patterns are complex, there are some personality traits that organize our understanding of someone’s personality,” explains licensed clinical psychologist Ernesto Lira de la Rosa, Ph.D., of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation....

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To find out how different caffeinated drinks stack up, mbg spoke with integrative medicine doctors and registered dietitians. Here’s how much caffeine is in coffee, tea, matcha, and more—plus the health benefits of each. “Because cold brew requires more coffee grounds and a longer steeping time than regular coffee, it may have more caffeine per cup than a typical brew,” registered dietitian Desiree Nielsen, R.D., once told mbg. However, if diluted with water or milks, the caffeine content may equal out....

But clean eating be damned, we all crave comfort food—physically and emotionally—probably more than anything else in our diet. The fact that we long for comfort food but often restrict ourselves is, of course, nothing new. We try to balance it out or find ways to make our favorite recipes a little bit healthier. There are entire cookbooks devoted to that purpose, and they’re godsends. But one trend is changing the game for good....

There might be something to its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that are helpful in a nail-growth treatment, too. Jaime Schehr, N.D., R.D., said that garlic is so powerful because it contains more than 200 naturally occurring chemical compounds. “As an anti-fungal, garlic is most effective in the extract form,” she said. Dr. Schehr agrees. “Often digestive symptoms are the barrier to high amounts of garlic ingested orally; however, as a topical, garlic can exhibit its medicinal effects and bypass many of the unwanted side effects,” she said....

Especially around the New Year, the chase to quickly evolve into a whole new you can become engulfing, overstimulating, and even addicting. We asked experts about how to tell when your self-help journey stops being helpful at all and how to get back on track. This high generally comes up around the time you start a new habit, self-help book, or personal growth program. “There’s an initial rush when we connect with something that seems like it can solve our problems,” clinical psychologist Chloe Charmichael, Ph....

Take lemon juice, for example. The ingredient, which is known for its citrusy scent and astringent properties, used to be a popular component of DIY hacks. However, in recent years, using lemon juice for the skin has become controversial due to its side effects and risks. Why? Well, applying straight lemon juice can do more than good, especially before going out in the sun. The practice can cause the following issues, according to the pros: But first, make sure you’re practicing safe sun habits like wearing hats and SPF....

Here’s everything to know about candle magic and what different candle colors mean, according to experts. As color therapist Walaa AlMuhaiteeb tells mbg, candles give us a way to couple color frequency with fire frequency. “When you combine these two things, you are creating a big frequency exchange and cleanse.” And according to modern mystic and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn, candle magic is also great for communicating with spirits, guides, and the universe....

“There is no commitment and possibly a lack of interest in establishing a serious, meaningful relationship,” couples’ therapist Racine Henry, Ph.D., LMFT, tells mbg. “The bottom line is a hard-and-fast boundary around the depth of emotional intimacy and attachment.” People might be casually dating each other exclusively, meaning they are not dating other people, though usually the term “casual dating” implies that it isn’t exclusive. “There are a lot of reasons people date casually, ranging from wanting to gain more interpersonal experience with people to whom you’re attracted, to avoiding the emotional attachment that comes with deeper levels of commitment, to just wanting to have fun,” sex and dating coach Myisha Battle, M....

As a lactation educator and counselor, a frequent question I get from women interested in breastfeeding and passing on these wonders to their newborn is “How long should I breastfeed?” The question arises from the concern that they won’t do it long enough for their baby to experience the benefits. But a piece of encouragement mamas should know about is that even if you breastfeed for only a few days, you’ve given your baby an amazing start to life thanks to a magical, often misunderstood substance called colostrum....

And not only do we all have unique aspects within our own charts, but on a daily basis, the planets form different aspects, influencing the energy of that day. Further, if you’re ever doing a relationship reading between two charts, the aspects between two people can also say a lot about their potential compatibility. For example, having your Venus (the planet of love) conjunct or trine with a partner’s is likely going to be positive, whereas square Venus aspects may signal some problems ahead....

I knew I needed to make some new friends who shared my love for everything wellness and woo-woo, but I didn’t know where to find these hip, heart-centered, crystal-loving ladies. Turns out, they’re everywhere. You just have to know where to look. If you’re in the market for some spiritual sisters, here are some great places to start: Related reads:

The National Geographic fellow has discovered the five places around the globe—which he famously dubbed the “Blue Zones”—where people live the longest and are the healthiest. He studied these Blue Zones extensively (sitting on a stool in old ladies’ kitchens in Sardinian peasant villages, he fondly remembers) and noticed more than a few common patterns between these well-aged populations. “If you were to ask me if there’s a supplement you should take to live longer, I’d say yes,” he says....

According to psychiatrist Gail Saltz, M.D., people use deflection as a way to get someone else “off course,” so to speak, if they’re being criticized and feel the need to defend themselves. Typically, they’ll deflect onto the person calling them out, though they can also shift blame to an entirely separate person. (For example, a child getting scolded for making a mess might say, “Johnny started it.”) “The person who’s doing the deflecting may or may not be using some denial themselves in defense of whatever’s making them uncomfortable or anxious,” Saltz notes....

Here’s what experts had to say on the matter, plus some ideas for other pest repellents. In one study, candles made with citronella essential oil were able to reduce the number of 1mosquitoes by about 35% and sand flies by 15%. Another study found that having citronella candles or incense burning did reduce the number of mosquito bites2 on participants, but only by about 42% and 24%, respectively. Entomologist and professor at Michigan State University Howard Russell, M....

Consuming more carbohydrates than you can metabolize is the quickest way to disrupt normal metabolism and lead to health consequences like weight gain, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s. To obtain all the benefits of a plant-based diet without the potential metabolic ramifications of excess carbohydrate, aim to incorporate these three guidelines into your daily diet: Take for instance the average brand of granola. It can contain up to 40 grams of carbohydrates in only a half cup!...