3: The Future of Processed Foods Looking for a mocktail option that isnt just juice and seltzer? Try thiskava drink recipeto unwind after a stressful day. This is my go-to, says Robinett, who notes that she enjoys herbal mocktails every day. (It more recently started to be adopted by U.S. wellness consumers.) Color me converted, especially given that Old Fashioneds just so happen to be my favorite drink. Watch the video to steal Robinetts recipe for your next outdoor dinner party, happy hour and/or/especially Twitter doomscroll....

What is the skin barrier? Here, dermatologists explain why keeping this first line of defense in check is critical to skin health. Todays important topic du jour? Lets get into it. What is the skin barrier? If you think of your skin as a club, the barrier is its bouncer. … What does it mean to have a compromised skin barrier? Acompromised skin barriercan be the sneaky culprit behind a lot of different dermal woes....

Dealing with anger more than usual now that you’re cooped up? If you find yourself lashing out at others, we have five tips on how to cool down. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? First, know that its totally normal if youre feeling more rage than you normally do. There might actually be multiple layers of anger, starting with old things that we can usually suppress....

Its always good to reset the hair and scalp every so often, he says. Keep scrolling for what you should probably know about the process. 3 tell-tale signs its time to reset your scalp 1. When these films are left behind on the scalp and never removed, your scalp can get angry. If you leave conditioner on your scalp, youre going to get irritation. The same goes for anycleansing conditionerslike co-washes, lo-poos, and no-poos....

If you’re experiencing hyperpigmentation, these patches will help reduce signs of dark spots on your face. Never fear; well talk you through it. Just tap on a product below and more details will pop up in a new window. Hit add to cart andvoila!Thats it! Its recommended you use them twice a week for two weeks consecutively for optimum results. The self-dissolving patches melt into the surface of your skin to target and fade dark spots....

An allergy specialist shares what foods to add and avoid if you suffer from seasonal allergies every springtime. Metabolic and genetic testing are the best ways to find out what works best for you. Yet these six nutrients have been found to generally be helpful. Just like prescription meds, supplements can cause side effects and interact with other medications. I tell everyone to be mindful of supplement introduction, says Dr. Kourosh....

So when summer rolls around, the humid weathershouldin theoryprovide a reprieve from these intense symptoms. But for some, thats not the case. If you live in an area with dry heat, the weather could be to blame. But if not, it may be time to take a hard look at your skin-care practices. Hot water can strip the skin of lipids involved in keeping it well hydrated. The use of detergent soaps also worsens this....

To combat this natural depletion, you’re free to add a collagen supplement to your diet. And this new one from Nutrafol was explicitly created to target hair health. The reason its not available on its own is that collagen alone cant make your hair grow. But when taken along with other good-for-your hair ingredients, it can be beneficial. Collagen supplements are great for hair because they provide crucial amino acids need to keep hair strong....

It was 1964 and you had just moved from Hong Kong. And in learning English, you struggled a bit. I witnessed all the ways you kept the family afloat, especially during tough financial times. You postponed and often skipped dentist and doctor visits so that you could save money on copays. What is The Missionary Sex Position? You worked overtimeoften missing holidays and family gatherings. … You made these sacrifices so that my sisters and I could pursue higher education....

Environmental justice is the right and access to clean and healthy surroundings. What is The Missionary Sex Position? Prior to her confirmation, Haaland served as the U.S. representative for New Mexicos 1st congressional district. Our public lands are not for sale, Haaland said in apress releaseat the time. Haalands confirmation gives hope to those fighting for environmental justice in the United States. Many communities throughout our nation have not benefited from this hierarchal system....

The pandemic has sparked a surge in decision paralysis, or the inability to make basic calls. A psychologist and neuroscientist share advice. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? And that can spark decision paralysis, in and of itself. Below, the experts share their best advice for escaping pandemic-induced decision paralysis. How to cope when even the smallest decision feels overwhelming 1. clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully...

Self-awareness is essential for tapping into your full creativity and potential, according to Deepak Chopra. Here’s how meditation can help. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? But why doesnt it often feel this way? Dr. Chopra cites the rigid societal box created by information overload and the natural rush to conform that follows. Meditation can quiet that external noise and turn up the volume on your internal voice....

Gender commonly sneaks its way into sentences in ways that arent necessary. People often use gendered language as a placeholder instead of saying what they actually mean, says McDaniel. Think about the terms boy push-up versus girl push-up. We all contain all of those energies within us. Or if we just think about it a little bit, then its not that hard, says McDaniel. A lot of us use gendered language without thinking about it when it comes to greetings....