While investing in high-quality skin care products is important, so ishowyou use those products. Even how you wash your face can make or break your routine, as simple as it may sound. Here’s how to achieve the best results from your cleanser, according to a derm. How long should you wash your face? What’s the right answer? According to board-certified dermatologistDivya Shokeen, M.D., FAAD, it’s not a one-size-fits-all step. “Ideally, we recommended washing your face for at least 30 to 60 seconds,” she says....

Here’s what they found. Namely, they wanted to look more closely at the mechanisms underscoring that link. And across all those brain scans, it was abundantly clear that physical activity is beneficial for the brain. Based on these findings, it’s neuroprotective to boot! And it’s worth noting that even moderate physical activity was beneficial in this research. The takeaway Whatever your health goals are, be sure to get moving!

“Get a full eight hours of sleep!” is something most of us have heard a thousand times. Is consistency more important than duration? And this isn’t the first time irregular sleep habits have been connected to poor health outcomes. The same study showed that irregular sleepers are more likely to report chronically high stress levels and depression. This study is preliminary, but it’s the first ever to link irregular sleep habits with atherosclerosis....

Squinting at both menus and far-away street signs becomes increasingly common with age. And more and more folks are being diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (aka AMD). In fact, nearly196 million people globally1are living with this condition. AMD occurs2when part of the retina (the macula) is damaged. The good news is that lifestyle habits that are anti-inflammatory have a protective effect. That’s where following a Mediterranean diet comes in. And sure enough, it likely does....

Getting along well might still take some extra effort and care. “The only catch? As such, connecting with nature is a great idea under this moon.

Were conditioned to associate vitamin D with bone health. Vitamin D also plays an outsized role in managing inflammation. Inflammation tends tocreep up with age1and is a known risk factor for almost every chronic condition out there. They found some promising results. While a variety of factors can lead to elevated CRP levels,belly fat5is a contributing factor. So this study was conducted to see if vitamin D supplementation consistently resolved this inflammation....

Here’s what to know. Note:Be sure to check your sunandrising sign. Full moons are a time of letting go, but if you’re coupled up, don’t panic. Give yourself permission to rest and lean into any self-care you’ve been putting off. In that case, of course, full moons are about letting go. Your task would be to let go of limiting beliefs or blocks that inhibit your fullest expression. Leo Feeling chatty,Leo?...

Why you should prioritize protein to ease crepey skin The underrated skin-loving food group in question? There’s a plethora of proteins in your skin, the most abundant of which is collagen. And if youdon’t consume enough protein in your diet, your collagen production will be affected. What’s more, hydrolyzed collagen can evenbenefit your muscles, gut health, and jointsproviding full-body support. The takeaway If you want tighter skin, you have to prioritize protein intake....

That calcium is used to mineralize bones andmaintain muscle strengthin order to prevent fractures. Look for a supplement that delivers5,000 IUofvitamin D3bonus points if it also includes healthy fats foroptimized absorption.

Somewhere along the way, the wordnaturalbecame associated with “inefficient.” Naturally derived products can be effectiveeven when it comes to your oral care routine. At Tom’s of Maine, weneverunderestimate nature. Better known as baking soda, this naturally occurring compound neutralizes acidity. The alkaline ingredient is often used as a natural cleanerand its polishing properties extend to your enamel. The slight abrasiveness of baking soda helps polish your teeth, while the alkalizing effect supports mouth freshness....

And yourliver likely feels the same. It’s theliver’s job to process all toxinsthat enter the bodyand alcohol is treated like a toxin. Here’s what you could do to give your liver a healthy wake-up after a night out. So one of the first things you should do is to restore that fluid balance. (This isour favorite recipe.) Fiber in particular helps bind to and carry out waste and toxins. Addingmoreto the mix will just prolong the process....

Let’s pause on that last point, shall we? Below, discover the brain-healthy stars of your spice rack. Antioxidants, however, can neutralize those free radicals and halt inflammation as a result. Each of these spices contains bioactive compounds that boast anti-inflammatory effects. We also need further research to determine the optimal concentration and dose. But the good news is that these three flavors work fabulously togethermight we suggest whipping up somegolden milk?...

For those reasons, yoga is a fantastic practice to kick off your morning.