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 — 0:06 AM Honestly, we’ll never get tired of energy bites. With just a few ingredients, you can make a nutrient-packed snack that can fuel even the…
Our sleep is far from static, tending instead to ebb and flow throughout the year. Some might find it easy to snooze through long days of summer, while others might treat winter as their personal hibernation period. Everyone’s different, but if your sleep and energy levels could be better right now, you’re certainly not alone.…
I used to be really angry. I thought it was my personality because, well, I come from a long line of angry people. I can feel them getting angry as they read these words. But I soothe myself with the belief that most members of my beloved family don’t actually read much of what I…
A recent New York Times piece reported on how many of us are rethinking holiday obligations and adjusting our plans to reduce stress and make room for more flexibility. (That could mean forgoing travel, ditching gift exchanges, or trading big gatherings for smaller ones.) As we head into 2022, let’s think about the other habits…
Accept yourself. Accept that the changes you are making will be startling, since you will be moving to a new environment, and perhaps changing your lifestyle, but it will also be a reset for you. Have you ever noticed how often we equate success with more? Whether that’s more products, more profits, more activities or more…
Like lots of other people, focus and prioritization is a huge challenge for me. I am constantly multitasking and trying to remind myself to “be present.” One Microstep that I have recently tried to undertake is to simply say to myself (sometimes out loud) before a meeting or event “be present.” When my mind wanders…
December 15, 2021 — 21:04 PM After World War I, studies on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) began to use the term “trigger” in reference to trauma responses to chilling combat flashbacks. Since then, the term has expanded to cover a vast array of traumas and individual responses to these traumatic instances. It was in the…
Odds are, you’ve experienced déjà vu at some point in your life. The sensation can feel unnerving, mysterious, and even a bit mystical—but what does it really mean? To find out, we asked an expert and dug into the research. Here’s what to know. Déjà vu is a sense that your current experience has happened…
Sun care is a year-round venture. Just because the days are shorter, the air is chillier, does not mean the sun’s rays are any less damaging for your skin. Getting some natural sunlight is crucial for overall health, of course, but it’s still important to protect your skin from excess UV exposure. Enter: sunscreens filled…
December 15, 2021 — 11:31 AM Substances in the atmosphere that contribute to air pollution are not only bad for our lungs but may also affect vitamin D levels, a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals. Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble micronutrient responsible for the maintenance of bone and immune health,…
