Cortisol is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, you do need it in your body. Without it, you die. However, for optimum health, your cortisol can’t be too high (or too low). Unrelieved stress can make it go high and stay high. When you’re thinking about the things you need to order, the appointments you need to schedule,…
October 13, 2021 — 10:04 AM “It’s impossible for us to go on a simple shopping trip to buy a coffee maker without arguing.” “Why does even a simple exchange have to be so tense?” “I don’t even know what started it. All of a sudden, we were at each other’s throats.” Couples argue. 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. October 13, 2021 — 9:02 AM Question: How often do you think about your light environment? If your answer is uh, not really, you’re not alone. Light is everywhere, and…
October 13, 2021 — 7:00 AM I’ve been a fitness enthusiast and yoga instructor for over a decade. And that means I’ve seen the inside of countless gyms and studios. And while I could go on about the standards that make a gym truly elite (all about the chilled towels and smoothie bars), nothing compares…
As the seasons change and the days get darker, many people begin to shift into a natural hibernation-like mode, which is why staying inside and eating warm, nourishing food becomes so appealing. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, a simple soothing shakshuka will always hit the spot. This tomato shakshuka recipe, adapted from cookbook…
Ah, headbands. They expertly toe the line between chic and practical: You can surely make a statement with a bejeweled accessory, or you can stick to a stretchy, athletic elastic. Whether embellished or no-fuss, headbands do a fabulous job of keeping your hair away from your face—especially those with a short ‘do or bangs, who…
October 12, 2021 — 21:04 PM In sleep conversations, much of the focus zeroes in on a deep, restorative snooze. It is the goal, after all—the main event, if you will. But according to mbg director of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, we need to pay way more attention to the warm-up: Not…
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. October 12, 2021 — 20:44 PM What’s the most abundant biologically active hormone women make? Hint: It’s actually not estrogen. Rather, it’s testosterone: “Women have 10 to 20 times less…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings October 12, 2021 — 16:05 PM We’re currently in the throes of 2021’s final Mercury retrograde, and along with causing technical difficulties and miscommunications, Mercury retrogrades are also notorious for bringing exes back around. Here’s why,…
One of the most important career activities that both new and seasoned professionals need to focus on today to accelerate their success is networking. But as we continue to move more fully to a digital world, there’s a great deal of confusion and misinformation about how to network effectively, particularly for folks just starting out…
