We’ll go ahead and assume you’re familiar with oats’ benefits for skin. (And if you need a brief refresher, take a peek over here.) Given their skin-soothing properties—plus the fact that oats have remained a top remedy for thousands of years—perhaps you seek out oat extract when shopping for skin care products; maybe you’ve even…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 17, 2021 — 10:01 AM If you’re feeling drained as of late, you’re not alone. After all, there are so many different types of energy out there—emotional energy, physical…
December 17, 2021 — 0:30 AM Whether you’ve recently gone vegan or are looking to optimize your nutrition as an omnivore, B vitamins are essential for overall health. As a cluster of eight vitamins, they’re responsible for everything from muscle to cognitive function, says dietitian Elana Natker, M.S., R.D. Here’s the thing about B vitamins: Because…
For those who celebrate Christmas, it’s just a week away and it’s another complicated one for most. For as long as I can remember, Christmas time has always felt a bit complicated. I grew up with divorced parents and there was always a lot of shuffling around to ensure both sides of the family had…
To receive my newsletter right to your inbox, sign up here. Growing Up With Deep Purpose In the early 1970s, my mother built a business by bringing designs inspired by handmade prints from Indian villages to the high-end fashion world. An anthropologist by training, she recognized that villagers were anything but primitive or behind the times. Rather, she…
With the lines of work and home becoming increasingly blurry, it’s no wonder why we struggle to find the time to prioritize our health. Particularly with weight loss, it’s often difficult to manage the ever-present constraints around work, children, time to exercise, and the feeling of exhaustion at the end of the day. Taking the…
December 16, 2021 — 22:02 PM If you had to guess longevity expert, National Geographic fellow, and Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner’s favorite fruit, what would it be? Perhaps ones brimming with antioxidants come to mind, like anthocyanin-rich blueberries (that’s what gives them their purple pigments), flavanol-filled pomegranates, or vitamin C powerhouses, like oranges. And…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 16, 2021 — 21:04 PM One of the most prominent challenges adversely affecting couples today is their difficulty effectively communicating with each other in a way that feels safe,…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings December 16, 2021 — 13:05 PM We’re coming up on a full moon this Saturday, December 18, at 11:36 p.m. EST, and it just so happens to be the final full moon of 2021. Depending on…
If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that occasional (or constant) feeling that we fall short in some way. We don’t rate high on the “good enough” scale. We’re flawed, while everyone else seems to be more than enough. Or at least more than us. Maybe we look in the mirror and…
