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You dont have to spend thousands on the perfect logo. You dont have to juggle five platforms just to send an email. Just start by pressing play on this free workshop. Because no matter how you slice it, branding matters. But while branding is essential, it can also be simpler than you think. But Squarespace takes more than a few things off your plate. What Callie and Chelsea prove throughout this workshop is thatSquarespacemakes this part remarkably easy....

VO2is so much more than just a number. In fact, it could be the key to improving your fitness performance. Of course, this raises the question: What is a good VO2max? What is VO2 max? It’s measured in milliliters of oxygen you use per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml/kg/min). Levine says VO2max, also known as aerobic capacity, “is a number that describes cardiovascular fitness.” Summary What does VO2 max tell you about your health?...

Here, we’re diving deep into life path number 6. According to numerologistMichelle Buchanan, you could think of these folks as the true caregivers of society. But mess with someone they love? Prepare to meet their wrath. Or, at the very least, they want to feel like they’re helping in some way. Theyre supportive and creative, and make solid advisors, counselors, and managers. FAQs: Who should life path 6 marry? What careers are good for life path 6?...

It’s hard to remember a time before fitness trackers. Recently, a new metric has gone mainstream on trackers: Heart rate variability (HRV). So what exactlyisHRV, and what can you do to improve your score? What is HRV & why is it important? Youre likely unaware of these small fluctuations. Summary What is a healthy HRV? Generally speaking, a higher HRV is considered to be more favorable than a lower one, says Reed....

Fluency in vitamin B9 talk is not intuitive. There’s folate, folic acid, and methylfolate (oh my!). So literacy in what to look for on a label is crucial. And we’re here to break it down for you. Folate supplementation is often encouraged in certain scenarios, like pregnancy. On the other hand, folic acid isn’t very far along in the activation journey. It must first be converted to dihydrofolate, then to tetrahydrofolate, and thenfinallyto 5-MTHF....

Here’s what they had to say. What does it mean to be emotionally unavailable? Be vulnerable, but don’t be too vulnerable. And this kind of messaging applies to everything from emotional connection to sexual connection. Of course, this leads to the classic anxious versus avoidant dance that many heterosexual couples go through. They minimize your feelings Minimizing another person’s feelings is another indication of emotional unavailability. (It’s also one of thetop four predictors of divorce, for what it’s worth....

Symbolized by the Lion, these folks are regal and loyal at the same time. The Leo archetype is also about bravery and creativity. The typical Leo centers their partner as a result, leaving everyone in the relationship feeling seen. So above all, these lions are protective, courageous, and generous partners. “They have a way of connecting that’s not confrontational. “Virgo is amutable sign, which makes them flexible, movable, and excellent communicators....

However, fish oil supplements shouldnotbe bursting with a fishy flavor. This unpleasant effect is actually listed asone of the top complaints1people have when taking an omega-3 supplement. Some supplements are formulated to not smell or taste like the ocean. What does it mean when something doesn’t smell right? Trust your nose if it’s telling you something seems…well, fishy. Unfortunately,rancidityiscommon in many commercially available fish oils. This spoilage (via oxidation) is the culprit of a fishy smell, taste, orburp....

When you think about the amount of time we all spend in bed (a third of our lives! ), it seems crazy not to consider the materials we’re wrapped up in. The best sustainable bedding creates not only a healthier sleep environment but a healthier environment, period. Sleep can do extraordinary things for your well-beingso why taint it with toxic materials? Thankfully, there are a slew of safe, eco-friendly options on the market today....

The best workout apps for women make it easier to master that key ingredient: consistency. Some of the steepest obstacles to maintaining a routine are a lack of time and motivation. That’s where these apps come inbut the secret’s in knowing which to use. With hundreds of classes at your fingertips, digital fitness has made an active lifestyle more accessible and affordable. What’s more, asystematic review4showedmuscle-strengthening activitiescan reduce mortality risk by up to 17%....

And while theDroplette starter setsnormally start at $249, mindbodygreen readers can get 40% with codeMBG. The deal specifically applies tostarter setsso it’s your perfect opportunity to test out the trending tool. (The last of which our beauty director Alexandra Engler was most excited to test.) Regardless of the capsule selected, their formulas never include silicone, phthalates, sulfates, or parabens. Each two-week treatment includes 24 capsules, which are delivered in preset and color-coded order to minimize confusion....

I have perpetually thirsty hair. I frequentlyglob oilon my strands overnight, knowing they’ll soak it right up come the a.m. Greasy roots? Don’t know her. I’ll see your lack of oil and raise you rough texture and tangles. And I won’t gatekeep: Below, find the formulas that made the cut. It actually has a similar rich texture to the hydrating masks I hold dear. A lightweight conditioner, like this Aveda number....

Historically, the benefits of olive oil go beyond the culinary and beauty worlds and extend into health. One medicinal benefit you may be less familiar with is using olive oil to help move the bowels. Can olive oil help relieve constipation? When considering what might immediatelyimprove constipation, olive oil is likely not your laxative of choice. One study found that patients undergoing dialysis were able toalleviate constipation by consuming olive oil daily3....