If your eyes appear tired all the time — with dark circles or a sunken and hollow look — you might be one of the many people who don’t get enough sleep. But if you feel rested, and you know you’re getting the requisite quality and quantity of good ZZZs, Not you may be intrigued
Looking to tone, sculpt and stretch the body? Barre may be the perfect workout for you. The dance-inspired workout has been around for decades, but recently became popular again as followers have come to appreciate its low-impact but effective movements and upbeat classes. In 2021 alone, over 3.6 million people participated in barre workouts in
Native to India and Iran, pomegranates were described in ancient writing as a holy fruit that offered things like abundance and fertility. Pomegranates also, of course, offer an abundance of health benefits. Below we’re exploring the nutritional gains from both the arils (seeds) and juice of the fruit. Top health benefits of pomegranates: 1. They
Lately, vitamin D has been getting a lot of shine. And it’s not just because it’s the “sunshine vitamin.” Health professionals, scientists and experts are bringing more awareness to the importance of vitamin D and its role for optimal health and well-being. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for many bodily functions including strengthening
No matter what you call Moringa oleifera — also known as “drumstick tree,” “tree of life,” and “miracle tree” — it’s one of the most nutritious plants in the world. It has a wide range of nutritional and bioactive compounds, including essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, making this plant a powerful
Natalia Klenova / EyeEmGetty Images You may have heard that you can use coconut oil on hair to strengthen and condition your strands, but what about on your skin? Turns out, coconut oil can be a great skin moisturizer — but with some caveats. “While coconut oil has great moisturizing properties, it’s not ideal for
Adaptogens have been trending for a while now. These powerful substances found in mushrooms and plants are said to help your body fight stress and adapt (hence the name) to find a natural balance. But one particular adaptogen, ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, has been creating even more than the usual buzz. Gwyneth Paltrow
Most people would tell you that Brussels sprouts are healthy. But if you were to ask them exactly how the cruciferous vegetable benefits the body, they may answer with a halfhearted shrug. All vegetables are healthy, but what makes Brussels sprouts special — different from, say, garlic or cauliflower? In a word: plenty. There’s a
Iryna VeklichGetty Images Add a splash of oat milk or sprinkle of cinnamon to your coffee and no one will bat an eye. But tell a friend that you are incorporating mushrooms into your cup of joe and she may raise an eyebrow. Making mushroom coffee doesn’t mean dunking a portobello in your mug. And
Garlic is one of the oldest known crops in the world, and in addition to folklore tales of keeping vampires away, it has proven to have some serious health benefits. According to the Journal of Nutrition, Olympic athletes in ancient Greece used garlic as one of the earliest performance-enhancing agents. There is also evidence that
