A 5-Minute Beginner-Friendly Yoga Flow You Can Do Any Day

We’ve beenworking out at homemore than ever latelyand we know our readers are, too. Each month will feature routines from a different incredible trainer we adore. Now, let’s get moving with our spotlight trainer: Emily Chen. That’s where a super-quick yoga routine can come in handy.

September 6, 2021 · 1 min · 46 words · Diane Guzman

Why Are My Eyelashes Falling Out? 8 Common Reasons + What To Do About It

According to board-certified dermatologistJeanine Downie, M.D.,stress is very much a factor in eyelash loss. Irritation from false eyelashes or lash extensions. It’s complex, and not every case is the exact samebut sometimes it’s linked to stress. Rubbing your eyes. An underlying health condition. Irritation from eye products. Sleeping in your makeup. They shed naturally. What can you do about it? Yes,eyelashes do grow back, assuming the lid skin isn’t too damaged....

September 6, 2021 · 1 min · 188 words · Donna Schneider

Dopamine vs. Serotonin: What To Know About These Two "Feel-Good" Neurotransmitters

What are dopamine and serotonin? For example, if serotonin levels decrease, then dopamine levels will increase," Hafeez says. She explains that serotonin and dopamine enable our organs to communicate with one another. How are they similar? Both serotonin and dopamine are highly affected by sunlight. Sunlight also triggers the release of dopamine. Horowitz explains thatwhen exposed to outdoor light, specialized eye cells connect to other cells that release dopamine. Finally, they also both play a profound role in digestion....

September 2, 2021 · 2 min · 326 words · Nicole Nelson

Puppy Pose Will Open Your Heart, Stretch Your Spine & More

Could your posture be better? Maybe your shoulders are a little rounded or you’ve developed a bit of a slouch? Well, we’ve got the yoga pose for you. Here’s how to do it properly, as demonstrated by yoga instructorPhyllicia Bonanno. How to do puppy pose,uttana shishosana. Tips & modifications: What are the benefits? And of course, this, in turn,improves posture. Bonanno adds that this pose is also a great shoulder stretch....

September 2, 2021 · 1 min · 108 words · Victoria Davis

Circadian Rhythm 101: How To Support Your Body's Internal Clock Every Day

It also plays a major role in howproductive and focused1you are. OK, so what’s the circadian rhythm? As the light diminishes and then disappears, the clock signals the body that it is time to sleep. Every 24 hours, the clock is reset as sunlight comes through. Is our modern lifestyle messing with our biological clock? In short: absolutely. To say that our circadian rhythms have been disrupted is an understatement....

September 1, 2021 · 2 min · 227 words · Cody Dunn

12 Full-Body Exercises To Try At Home, From Our Favorite Trainers

The best workouts leave you feeling limitless. When giving it your all, you deserve to feel supported. Benefits of total-body exercises. This generally means employing muscles in your upper body, lower body, and core at the same time. (Read more onfinding an ideal fitness routine here.) 10 full-body exercises. Below, we’ve compiled some top-notch, full-body exercises from a few of our favorite fitness trainers. Then, if time permits, repeat this circuit three times....

August 31, 2021 · 1 min · 73 words · Ronald Davies

Golden Child Syndrome: The Psychology Behind It & Its Effects In Adulthood

What it means to be the “golden child.” “To be clearer, a golden child is held responsible for the family’s success. “A golden child is an example for others to follow. The parents exert discipline and action and force the child to reinforce their desires. They may also shun activities they consider childish and opt for more productive hobbies. “Often golden children are parentified and help raise other children. Super high achievers “Golden children are often extraordinarily studious and love the competitive environment at school....

August 31, 2021 · 3 min · 552 words · Rachel Price

A Quick & Efficient 10-Minute Butt Workout To Build Lower-Body Strength

We’ve been working out at home more than ever latelyand we know our readers are, too. Each month will feature routines from a different incredible trainer we adore. Now, let’s get moving with our spotlight trainer: Suki Clements. But you really don’t need all of that to fire up your lower body. Case in point: This 10-minute glutes burner I created for mindbodygreen. We’ll also activate andstrengthen the hipswhich are essential to your whole foundation....

August 30, 2021 · 1 min · 90 words · Beth Gilmore

How To Ask Someone Out: 8 Tips From Dating Experts

It’s understandable that you may be apprehensive about asking someone out on a date. Nobody likes rejection, especially not in matters of the heart. It can be embarrassing or make once comfortable interactions seem weird. But if you never ask the question, you’ll never know the answer. Deciding when to take the next step. You want to look for reciprocity here. To pick up on these cues, clinical psychologistJaime Zuckerman, PsyD,suggests starting with casual conversation....

August 29, 2021 · 3 min · 551 words · Nancy Smith

What It Means To Have A Strong Sense Of Self & How To Develop Yours

The world often tells us who we should be and what we should want. Defining a sense of self. Your sense of self is essentially your self-image. “Having a sense of self is vital to our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It becomes our internal compass for every interaction with others,” she says. It easily centers what’s authentically best for you, helping younavigate various complex situations. “That’s not to say that our sense of self does not come from external input....

August 28, 2021 · 2 min · 410 words · Alyssa Webster

8 Soothing DIY Oatmeal Masks For Every Skin Type & Concern

Read: It feeds your skin nutrients that your skin naturally has when it’s young and supple. Oatmeal combines well with a wide range of foods,essential oils, and botanical waters. Oatmeal, honey & yogurt to banish blackheads Blackheads can be frustrating. Rather than reaching for a harsh peel, take a quick trip to your kitchen. For a simple exfoliation solution, combine honey and oatmeal. Your goal is to create a paste-like consistency....

August 27, 2021 · 2 min · 270 words · Colleen Dawson

From Dominance To Duchenne, Here Are 12 Kinds Of Smiles & What Each Means

As the adage goes,you’re never fully dressed without a smilebut which pop in? Here’s what they each mean. The Duchenne smile A Duchenne smile is a smile oftrue enjoyment. It’s a truly genuine smile, identified by the way it reaches a person’s eyes. These smiles are all about expressing positive emotions like elation, excitement, and amusement. Duchenne smiles can be thought of as a throw in of reward smile. Social smiles Social smiles can also be called non-enjoyment smiles or affiliative smiles....

August 27, 2021 · 2 min · 227 words · Charlene Fox

The Psychology Of Peter Pan Syndrome & 6 Signs Someone Has It

Where the term “Peter Pan syndrome” comes from. The term describes the phenomenon of adults who age physically but not emotionally. “And they find adult responsibilities truly challenging.” Kiley may have focused on men in his research, but Peter Pan syndrome can apply to any gender. 6 common signs. But there are some common and, perhaps, familiar-to-you ways it shows up in life. Someone with Peter Pan syndrome may find it difficult to be in a long-term relationship,romantic or platonic....

August 26, 2021 · 3 min · 486 words · Emily Scott