Is Your Brushing Up to Snuff? Here’s What Your Bad Breath Can Tell You About Your Health

(You do all four, right?) When regular oral hygiene doesnt help, however, you may have a problem. Keep reading for the common causes of bad breathand what to do about each 1. And according to research, thats because the tongue offers anideal environment for the accumulation of pathogens. Normal salivary flow washes away a lot of this bacterial food complex. If the cause is Rx related, you likely cant ditch your prescription....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Cathy Sosa

Is your food looking a little beige right now? A dietitian shares how to give meals more color (and nutrients)

Here, registered dietitianCrystal Cascio, RD, gives tips on how to give meals more color and nutrients. Keep reading for her helpful tips. Just keep an eye on the sodium content when shopping. A good rule of thumb is to consume less than2,300 milligrams a day. Some protein-rich varieties to try: red lentil, black lentil, and edamame. For pasta dishes, she likes to add herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley. …...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Meghan Gardner

Is Your Hybrid Pilates Class the Most ‘Efficient’ Pilates Workout—Or a Recipe for Overtraining?

The core principles, according to Puleo, include: Its an internal experience, she says. Its slow and controlled. The whole experience is intended to have a mind-body focus to it. Youll notice that many of these core values are retained in more contemporary classes. So, should you combine Pilates with strength training and cardio or keep it separate? The short answer is it dependson your goals, preference, mood, and other workouts, says Puleo....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Richard Reid

Is Your Partner a Private Person or Trying To Keep Your Relationship a Secret?

Dating a private person doesn’t have to be negative for your relationship. Here, experts break it down and share the red flag to look for. Thats the point of dating, after allgetting to know someone. As you learn about the other person, youll uncover aspects of their personality and certain preferences. For instance, are theyintrovertedorextroverted? Whats their sun sign? Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist And do they skew more public or private?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Sally Spence

Is Your Partner Rude to Strangers? Here’s What That Might Mean for Your Relationship

Here’s what relationship pros say. (Hint: It doesnt signal that youll be treated great.) If they can treat that person without regard, what will stop them from treating you the same way? Kids absorb everything that their parents do and say, she says. Perhaps in the heat of the moment, the protector energy got ahold of them. Is a healthy relationship possible if your partner is rude to others? licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Jessica Jackson

Is Your Therapist a Good Fit for You? Look for These 7 Green Flags To Tell

Looking for therapist green flags can help ensure that you’re working with the right provider. Here, learn about sevenaccording to pros. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Another area of life where youd stand to benefit from having clear green flags is with your mental-health provider. So, read on to learn about seven therapist green flags, according to mental health experts. 7 therapist green flags that show your provider is a good fit for you 1....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Robert Savage

Is ‘Monkey Mind’ Keeping You From Being Able To Focus or Fall Asleep? Here’s How To Tame It

Did my sister sound mad on the phone, or am I imagining things? The mind feels like its in thinking overdrive and often lacks completeness of action. In fact, the origins of the term monkey mind go all the way back to ancient Chinese folklore. Monkey mind is a term for the unconscious mind, which is run by habitual patterns rather than awareness. That said, the occasional appearance of monkey mind happens to everyone, says Chen....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Jason Cervantes

It Feels Like Every Celebrity Is Wearing This Tennis Shoe—And Now It Comes in 2 New Colors Which Will Probably Sell Out

Plus, all of their styles require zero break-in time. And now, Cariuma is launching two brand new vibrant colors from the Pantone x Cariuma collaboration. At less than $100 a pair, dont sleep on this one. They are on pre-order now, and will ship in Augustbut its definitely worth the wait, trust us. Crisp, bright, and cheery, the Cornsilk is an open invitation to dive into the season. Think barbecues, skates by the beach, pedaling your cruiser bike with friends on warm summer nights....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Jill Hernandez

It Really Did Only Take One Coat of the New ‘1 Coat Wow!’ Volumizing Mascara To Transform My Thin, Ultra-Light Eyelashes

Just like myfine, flat hair, my lashes lack volume and fullness, too. Thatd be the dream, right? Indeedand now, thanks to theHuda Beauty 1 Coat WOW! Extra Volumizing and Lifting Mascara, $23, its a reality, too. Huda Beauty, 1 Coat WOW! Thats not enough of a deterrent for me, though. … Ill just whip out myTweezerman ProMaster Eyelash Curler($24) before use next time. … Got it, you’ve been added to our email list....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · James Knight

It Takes 5 Minutes To Make These Longevity-Boosting Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites

Here, you’ll find how to make the easiest blueberry muffin energy bites recipe. Plus, an RD shares how every ingredient benefits longevity. (And really, dont all days feel somewhat hectic?) Theyre tasty, portable, easy to make, and theyre packed with nutrient-rich ingredients linked to longevity. While culinary traditions vary greatly between these regions, there are some commonalities Buettner has distinguished. Foods with lots of added sugar as well as processed foods dont play a big role in their diets....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Angela Lang

It Took This Trainer 10 Years To Even Attempt ‘LaLanne Push-Ups’ Again

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? In action, the movement almost looks like youre witnessing a magic trick. Theres a big difference between building strength and testing strength, he writes. Does Dancing Count as Cardio? fitness trainer and founder of Le Sweat Heres What Experts Say...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Roberto Reeves

It took us long enough, but we’re finally paying attention to women’s pleasure

In short, theres never been a better time than now for having a vulva and loving to orgasm. From there, the world slowly but surely opened its eyes to women as sexual beings. You know, like men had been doing for centuries beforehand. What is The Missionary Sex Position? A lack of anatomical self-knowledge. And feelings of sort of persistent danger and women being often censored and censured for expressing their desire....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Casey Moore

It Used to Take Me an Hour to Blow Out My Hair—This Powerful Dryer Cut It Down to Just 7 Minutes

Read the full review here. Given its textural complexity,blowing it out is no picnic. When I do finally get around to it, though, myMane This Totally Blows! Ionic Compact Hair Dryer($125) is the only tool Ill use to get myhair dry. I bought it earlier this year, and its now a staple of my wash day routine. (Like theAmika hair maskthat I stockpile in case it ever gets discontinued, for example....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Mark Mora