If a plant dies right after bringing it home, it’s not your fault. Here’s how to pick a plant that’s healthy and happy, according to an expert. This is often hard to tell because the roots are impossible to see when you purchase a plant. Vibrant colors When youre looking at a plant, pay close attention to the color. Are the greens really green, or are the leaves showing some fading/discoloration?...

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Well, not quite. Yeah, those tactics arent going to work now because everyone knows your secret: You have no plans. And in this time of virtual socializing, knowing how to politely decline an invitation is actually pretty tricky. Furthermore, accordingto a recent study by Michigan State University, feeling obligatedto hangout or otherwisecan negatively impact relationships. Our longest lasting friendships continue because we enjoy them....

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? But restrictionincludingdetoxes and cleansescreate physiological stress and can even be dangerous. Here are 8 tips for practicing intuitive eating while traveling 1. Research shows thateating for pleasure in a balanced wayis linked to increased contentment, social bonding, and well-being....

The lengthened breath technique can help you fall asleep in minutes. Here, learn how to do it from three sleep experts. Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly? Its probable that youve looked for and found at leastsometricks to help you fall asleepin record time. But it never hurts to add more tools to your sleep-habits arsenal. What Do Dreams About Snakes Mean? Martin Seeley is the CEO of Mattress Next Day, a bed and mattress retailer where he is also the resident sleep expert....

Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly? Its probable that youve looked for and found at leastsometricks to help you fall asleepin record time. But it never hurts to add more tools to your sleep-habits arsenal. Your body reacts differently when yourenotfully aware of how youre breathing. What Do Dreams About Snakes Mean? 13 Different Snake Dreams Decoded Watching Stressful Dramas Like The Pitt Before Bed?...

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? If you were to just picture a future reality and stop there, you technically wouldnt be prospecting. With prospecting, youre considering various potential futures in a way that guides your present actions. and What hopeful outcome might happen? But its actually not good for our brains and bodies to operate in a pessimistic space. This can also help you train yourself to view uncertainty as an opportunity versus as a threat....

To zero in on that arousal-boosting mindset, you might consider tapping the psychological concept of framing. Visualize sex as an embodied experience. Think about sex as utterly sensationalin the most literal sense, as satisfying and enjoyable sensations within your body. But in terms of sex, its helpful to view it from the outside in. What is The Missionary Sex Position? Ask yourself: Whats happening in my body right now? licensed psychotherapist, cognitive neuroscientist, and certified sex therapist...

ICYMI, theAmerican Gut Projectfound thateating 30-plus plants per weekis optimal for gut diversity. Instead of sticking to standard (and sometimes boring) salads and crudites, its worth mixing things up. A veritable dream team of greens, if you ask me. It contains vitamin E, vitamin C, and fiber. And beyond the health benefits, its also just straight-up delicious. Ahead, were covering how to prepare bok choy with RD-approved preparation techniques and cooking ideas....

This week expect the unexpected with two quincunxes, including Mercury in Virgo inconjunct to Pluto. Here’s how to weather the storm. As a reminder,Mercury rules communicationwhile the sun indicates the overall mood of the day. Ask yourself how can you show up differently to the challenges you face. As it becomes increasingly more apparent every day, theres no going back to 2019s normal. Thankfully, this week culminates with a waxing gibbous moon, leading into Sundays full moon in Aquarius....

Turns out, succulents don’t totally thrive on neglectespecially in colder temps. Here, learn how to care for succulents in winter. Yep, the so-called hardest plants to kill indeed have an Achilles heel, and its the cold winter. Here, she shares how to take care of your succulents in winter. Experts in This Article research and development manager atWild Interiorsplant studio. So, check for cold drafts before putting yours on the windowsill....

The winter months can do a number on our skin. Heres how to deal and get back your glow with a few tweaks to your routine. Yesbut thats not all. What causes dry skin in the winter? A few things going on during the winter months can zap your glow. Exposure to cold air can strip the skin of its natural oils and cause dryness, says Dr. Mauricio. board-certified dermatologist and founder ofMiami Derm...

Terracotta pots are beautiful, but prone to cracking. Here’s how to prevent them from cracking, according to a gardening expert. They filled them withrosemary, pansies, geraniums, roses, and more. The drainage and durability of terracotta is hard to beat when properly cared for to prevent cracks. And even now, Gram swears that terracotta is the way to go. Additionally, while rather simple in design, they have a certain charm. Melvin Cubian is a gardening expert at PlantIn, a plant-identifying and gardening advice website....

What to have your own home cinema in your backyard? Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Thats where Ben Shwartsberg, owner and CEO of technology solutions companySilarius LLC, comes in. Maybe you have one already and its been collecting dust, eagerly waiting for this very moment. And yet when you put onJawsorCluelessorValley of the Dolls(just me?) If those components arent true for your projector, it might be time to get a new one....