“Insomnia” is one of those buzzwords with which most of us wish we were way less acquainted. But alas, the persistent problem with sleeping that keeps us from falling and staying amid our dreams affects an estimated 50 percent of us. A lesser-known fact, though, is that the condition is actually something multifaceted and varied….
Here’s How Rosemary Oil Works to Stimulate Hair Growth
Since we’re pretty much surrounded by screens all day, every day, you’ve probably seen the viral TikTok video touting the benefits of rosemary essential oil for hair, and now you want to slather your scalp in the stuff. Before you do, though, keep reading because Amy Anthony, certified aromatherapist at NYC Aromatica, breaks down the…
I’m a Beauty Editor With Dry Skin—These Are the Products I Use Every Night
To say that my beauty cabinet is overflowing would be like saying Serena Williams is “good” at tennis or that Jennifer Lopez is “good” at dancing. In other words, it’s a major understatement, so much so that I have to be careful when I open it to avoid products falling on my head. As a…
How To Know If You’re a Social Butterfly, According to Psychologists
The term “social butterfly” is often used to describe, well, a highly social person. And while it’s not a medical term, social psychologists understand and acknowledge it in their work and with patients. “’Social butterfly’ is a term used for people who are socially skilled, extroverted, and well-liked by others,” says William Chopik, PhD, a…
How Simply Being Listened To Can Support Brain Health and Protect Against Cognitive Decline
Right alongside the usual healthy-habit suspects of exercising and sleeping well, having a supportive social network delivers a whole slate of longevity-boosting perks. In fact, social relationships have been linked to everything from better cardiovascular and immune health by way of a lessened stress response to improved psychological well-being and even a reduced risk of…
Medical Monsters On The Loose
Don’t we have enough ways to cause death or kill people? So what kind of people are busy adding new ways of killing others? And will they someday pay the ultimate price? In his new book, Robert Kennedy fingers Dr. Anthony Fauci as perhaps the most successful mass murderer in history, the “principal architect of……
Meet the New Fertility Company That’s Demystifying and Degendering Prenatal Supplements
When friends Samantha Diamond and Breanna Hughes each experienced pregnancy loss in 2017, their respective reproductive endocrinologists referred them to naturopathic doctors for additional prenatal-care guidance. These providers, in turn, sent each to the drugstore with laundry lists of supplements to buy—where both women found themselves utterly overwhelmed. There were so many variables to consider…
4 Signs You’re Carrying the Emotional Labor in Relationships
Being in any type of relationship involves some level of emotional commitment, which can, at times, feel draining. But, if you carry a disproportionately large load of the emotional labor in relationships, that level of drain is likely high and potentially unsustainable. Being able to correct a situation of carrying the emotional labor in relationships…
This Multi-Purpose Styler and Treatment Hair Cream Is a Must-Have for Anyone With Naturally Curly Hair
I have naturally curly hair, so naturally, that means I’ve experimented with countless products over the years with the goal of finding something that moisturizes my curls—without weighing them down, and actually being good for the health of my hair. I’ve found a few products I love (and a lot on which I regret spending…
Hydrogen Medicine is the Medical Breakthrough of the 21st Century
Every once in a while, a real breakthrough comes to the world of medicine. Hydrogen Medicine is that revolution not only because of the healing power of hydrogen gas but the significant step forward that is realized by combining oxygen (with its power to cleanse, disinfect and improve health) carbon dioxide (with its power to……