I used to be what could easily be labeled as a “workaholic.” I worked 18+ hours per day, and certainly did not follow the six steps below. I was extremely stressed, my projects were not turning out according to my well-laid plans, and I knew that something needed to change. For me, hard work doesn’t necessarily lead to good results, but hard work usually does yield exhaustion. Some people say work is supposed to be hard, that’s why it’s called “work....

And before you can identify the type of wrinkle you’re dealing with (we have a full explainer here, if you’re curious), it’s important to understand what causes each set of lines to take up their permanent residence. Ahead, find our guide to what causes wrinkles: Some are unavoidable, you’ll see, but others are within your control, to an extent. The modern “tech neck” is also a product of movement—specifically, bending your neck down....

Even though my my kids are past the baby stage, this product still has a place in my beauty routine. I prefer natural baby powder made from cornstarch (not talc) instead of plain cornstarch, as it has a few other nice ingredients and a lovely baby smell. Here’s how I use it: I’m busy and don’t have time to wash my hair every day even though it tends to get oily at the roots....

Vibrant, personalized and thriving décor. If you are reading this list and think to yourself, “Oh no! I totally have #5 happening and there’s NO WAY to FIX IT in my home!!!” or something of the like, there are ways to fix your personal mistakes. While it’s very tempting to “blame” your home — (“its not my fault, the bedroom came this small so there’s nothing I could do!” etc, etc…)—remember that you selected your environment or were presented with it for a reason....

Any lid structure can achieve any makeup look, of course, but experts do call on specific techniques to help enhance the various outlines, be it almond, hooded, monolid, or (in this case) downturned eyes. If you have a downturned eye shape, feel free to keep these tricks in your back pocket. Compton suggests making the liner wing more straight and thick. “When you look down, you should have a straight line, not a curved hook shape,” she says....

With that in mind, we created seven anti-inflammatory pasta sauces to jazz up an easy 10-minute dinner.

A sexually unfulfilling relationship is a quiet, insidious poison. But it starts subtly. The tiny blips on the radar that signal our partnership is veering toward bitterness or divorce often don’t trigger the alarm until it’s too late. There’s a little voice in the back of our heads that says, “Something’s not right here.” But we often quiet that voice with the response, “But I guess it’s not too bad....

While our sexual desires may be a natural part of who we are, our ability to express our sexuality is often learned. The understanding of and use of our sexual energies is not common knowledge. Connect with your core. Rub your palms together, pull them about one inch apart and feel the energy surging between them. Place your thumbs on your belly button and lay them over your stomach in the shape of a heart....

An important note before diving into it: Flat hair actually refers to strands that lie close to the crown of the head, usually with a finer texture. That said, you can absolutely have curls, coils, or waves and still struggle with flat hair, especially if your scalp is oilier. While those tendrils may lie limp near your face, the real problem stems from the roots—it all starts with those hair follicles....

Along with the rise of dating apps in recent years, apps for finding friends have also increased in popularity, offering people a new way to form meaningful friendships—and even try something new together. “All you need is some common interests and a willingness to get outside your comfort zone and be open with someone new,” therapist Alison Stone, LCSW, tells mbg. And as psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., notes, “Taking the risk to meet new people is what leads to the reward of developing new relationships....

The same logic stands for all makeup meant to define and accentuate the eye area. Here, we’ve rounded up experts’ go-to gorgeous tips for monolid eyes. Think you might align with this lid type? Below, our helpful guide. And for those wondering about the difference between a monolid and hooded eye shape: With hooded eyes, the crease appears hidden by a “hood” of skin; monolid eyes, on the other hand, have no visible crease at all....

Still, there are a few steps you can take to start rehabbing your energy levels. Here are eight tips I recommend: What to do: Supplementing with L-arginine, alpha lipoic acid (ALA), and CoQ10 are three natural ways to help increase glutathione as well as protect and boost your mitochondria and the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), your cell’s high-energy fuel. What to do: Talk to your health care practitioner about supplementing with BCAA to fight fatigue....

Once the enzymes break the molecules down into smaller pieces, the bacteria swoops in to consume those molecules, leaving you with a clean carpet sans pee stain. Enzyme cleaners are wonderful to use when you have pets because they “actively eliminate odors rather than simply covering them up with fragrance like most cleaning products,” Micaela Preston, lifestyle blogger and founder of Mindful Momma, tells mbg. They’re also nontoxic, safe to use, and unlikely to cause skin or respiratory irritation1....

Wouldn’t you want your partner to tell you if there was a way you could blow their mind? If you said, “Hell yes!” you can bet that your partner feels the exact same way. This reticence is not serving either of you. So get comfortable with getting a little uncomfortable. A few moments of minor awkwardness can lead to a lifetime of enhanced pleasure. Instead, start a loving conversation at a time when you’re both feeling comfortable and connected…and clothed!...

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The thing is collagen and I have a long history—and not always a good one. Eventually my supply ran out, and I never got around to restocking. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Once I stopped taking it, my symptoms subsided! It was with great sadness and defeat that I accepted I just wasn’t a collagen girl. A few years after swearing off collagen products, I saw that mbg had developed one of their own, grass-fed collagen+....

For starters, vitamin D is vital to skeletal muscle form and function—and we’re talking all movement.* Vitamin D receptors (VDR) have been found in skeletal muscle throughout the body (i.e., the ones that flex and make your bones and body move), indicating muscles need vitamin D to participate in all sorts of daily activities—not just exercise.* Sufficient vitamin D is also required to maintain a healthy percentage of muscle mass throughout the lifespan....

The good news? The continued expansion and competition seen in hemp farming and the hemp CBD market means the prices should only get cheaper with time, making hemp CBD more affordable than ever. The bad news is that this same rapid growth makes it harder to decipher what’s actually worth your money. Similar to any other product, quality is often one of the first things to decrease with hemp CBD when a company wants to save....

Here, we reveal the best hair growth serums to add to your routine. Whether you’re looking to repair breakage, spot treat a sparse hairline, or just introduce some va-va-voom volume, you’ll be sure to find a formula that meets your hair goals. These serums also keep the hair you already have healthy and thriving, which is crucial when you’re trying to encourage length. For example, many formulas contain antioxidants, which can help combat free radicals from UV rays or pollution....

“While pain may be the primary chronic symptom, disturbed sleep is a major complaint we see with patients who have fibromyalgia. They report significant difficulty falling asleep, episodes of waking at nighttime, non-restorative sleep, and daytime fatigue.” Studies2 have shown a link between fibromyalgia and sleep-related problems, and while not a blanket solution, a new mattress might help you manage your nighttime pain. Read on for our expert-approved recommendations of the best mattresses for fibromyalgia....