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Science of Friendships

Out of practice in the pal-production department? Whether you want to master maintaining already-tight bonds or forge brand-new ones that'll bolster your well-being for years to come, you can put these researchbacked strategies into play today.

LIQUID GOLD

Soup: good for the soul...and the body! From hydration to nutrients, these sparkling bowls serve so much healthiness. Cozy, delish vibes, ahead.

How to Be Limitless

AN EXPLORATION-AND SLIGHTLY SKEPTICAL EXAMINATION-INTO WHAT WE'VE BEEN TOLD ABOUT AGING. SPOILER: THE TRUTH IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE FICTION.

Smooth, Silky Hair

Sweat, humidity, wintry weather-all can de-sleek your'do. Hairstylists offer tips on how to keep your strands satiny.

Free to Move

When you hear the word mobility, injury rehab may be what comes to mind. In reality, though, training your range of motion leads to massive gains in performance and strength.

Identity Shift

A major health event can fundamentally transform how you view yourself. Mental wellness experts have advice for finding a new sense of direction.

THE ULTIMATE SECOND CHANCE

Reinventing yourself takes work, and for those who've been incarcerated, fighting to heal on top of reintegrating into society is an additional challenge. Thankfully, there are organizations helping to lift women up.

Twilight Zone

What does it mean to rethink time and optimize it? Enter low-fuss skin care for nightly repair

What We Talk About When We Talk About

To climb out of a mental rut, build up your vocabulary.

Yes, This is the Worst Allergy Season Ever

And [sniff] next year [sniff sniff] will likely be even [ah-CHOO] worse. It's time to start fighting back.

navigating your cancer diagnosis

This is a journey nearly 2 million Americans will go on this year-but despite the vast numbers, many of them will feel alone and overwhelmed on this unwanted course. It's time to make sure every single person who hears \"You have cancer\" feels in control of what's next.

SEX & LOVE The Body Image-Pleasure Connection

How to tune out negative thoughts for better sex

Q&A Will supplements help my hair grow?

Maybe in an indirect way. \"In terms of vitamins, few, if any, specifically target hair growth,\" says board-certified dermatologist Ife J. Rodney, M.D., a professor of dermatology at Howard University and George Washington University.

Why Did I Have Such Painful Periods?

It took months of navigating the medical system before I found relief.

Stop a Headache in Its Tracks

Tips and tricks to ease the pain-no meds required.

WHAT'S UP WITH...GOOSEBUMPS

Here's why your skin sometimes takes on a whole new texture.

All-Star Nutrition Advice

March is National Nutrition Month-in honor of this, we asked nutritionists we work with yearround for their fave ways to be nourished, healthy, and happy each day.

HAMSTRING HEALER

Tight hamstrings can cascade into other issues like lower-back tightness or pain, and inactivity is a big contributor. This move can help loosen you up.

Love Your Lips

Expert tips for a soft, smooth kisser

Lazy Exercise

For \"zero-motivation\" days: Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, C.S.C.S., founder of LAB Wellness, created a routine that will have you strengthening and sweating without getting out of bed.

Energizing Eats

Experts share the right foods to supercharge your day.

There's (Clean) Power in Numbers

Taking climate action is easier when you join forces with others. Volunteer groups to check out:

THE 40 BEST HEALTH TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40

You're in the power decades of your life-here's how to keep your mind and body in shape to enjoy the ride.

THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO

What is it about this guy? He's 53 going on 17, six-foot on a tall day. He's hilarious, sure, but at his best when he's playing grumps, losers, and frauds-Ant-Man is kind of all three! After talking with him ahead of the release of his latest movie, ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, we think we found the answer: PAUL RUDD's most important gift to the world isn't his humor.

How to Survive (and Thrive!) in the Age of ADVICE TOO MUCH

Between YouTube, TikTok, and the 11 self-help books from wellness gurus that just came out, lots of people want to tell you what to do. Here's when to listen.

MEDITATION... BUT FUNNY!

A new crop of wellness practitioners snuffs the earnest vibe out of mindfulness, so you can finally find some peace.

THE SCIENCE OF #ARMDAY

This modern take on training will help you forge Thor-ish biceps and make you stronger for all exercises.

GUT CHECK!

There are so many new diets that say they'll optimize the bacteria in your digestive system to fight inflammation, boost immunity, and treat mood disorders. But wait, really?

THE ALL-IN-ONE WORKOUT

This five-move workout builds total-body muscle and strength and rocks your abs by turning every exercise you do, from bench presses to squats, into a stern test for your core.

THE NEW EXERCISE Rx

Strength and fitness have an even greater impact on your health and life span than doctors realized. But how hard do you have to exercise to get those benefits?