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We reached out to professional chefs to cut through the controversy and get to the heart of what makes a great prep surface. Here are the five things they always look for, and 10 boards that fit the bill: But is one better than the other? Well, all the chefs we polled prefer working with wood or bamboo boards. There are a few points in these boards’ favor: For one, they have a softer and more supple surface than plastic, which makes them gentler on knives....

Studies show that the pillow you use can have a direct impact on neck pain, spinal alignment, and the overall quality of your sleep1. Whether you sleep hot, you’re regularly waking up with neck or back pain, or you’re just looking for something that’s a little more comfortable, there are a ton of options out there for the best pillows to improve your sleep. If the variety of choices seems daunting, don’t worry....

Skin care, makeup, fragrances, and even shampoos and conditioners have come a long way since the early days of clean and natural beauty, and the hair-styling category has finally laid claim to the updates the others have enjoyed. Here are the best detanglers, styling balms, leave-in treatments, salt sprays, and more on the market right now: Leave-in Conditioning Mist, John Masters Organics ($24) RAKE Styling Balm, Reverie ($36) Leave In Treatment, Rahua ($45) Sailor Sea Salt Refresh Spray, Captain Blankenship ($12....

So no matter how you use foundation in your day-to-day life, you’ve come to the perfect place to check out the very best on the market right now. Here, you’ll see options for various skin types, needs, and tones. Our high standards also come from testing products—many, many products. Our editors and writers rigorously test and research the products featured in our roundups to offer you the best, most informed recommendations....

Humidifiers release moisture into the air, which can be beneficial for our skin, our houseplants, and—according to allergist Anjuli Mehrotra, M.D., even our sinuses. Read on to learn about the difference between humidifiers and vaporizers and how they can each benefit our sinuses. Plus, find our picks for the best humidifiers for sinus problems, with a few vaporizer options as well. “I do believe that humidifiers can be helpful for sinus symptoms that are unrelated to allergies (like sinusitis, colds, etc....

Perhaps you’ve been reluctant to sit in crowded waiting rooms filled with sick people, or maybe you can’t take time off of work to go to a doctor’s appointment; either way the best telemedicine companies make it possible to take charge of your health from the comfort of your own home. From general health care needs to specific concerns, telemedicine can connect you directly with health care professionals who are available to assist with diagnosis and treatment for any well-being concerns....

Siblings Scent No 01 ($24) The Birthdate Candle ($38) Paddywax Green Tea & Aloe Yin-Yang Candle ($33) Brooklyn Candle Studio Italia Escapist Candle ($38) Marie Hunter Magnolia Blossom Signature Candle ($42) Etsy YuiBrooklyn Colorful Squiggle Candle (starting at $16) Moon Avenue Minimalist Bubble Cube Candle ($17) Parks Project Zion Sweetgrass and Amber Candle ($34) Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University....

It turns out, there’s a lot to love about innerspring mattresses, particularly the hybrid designs most companies make today. The latest models provide excellent airflow for hot sleepers, plenty of support for preventing back and neck pain, and layers of cushy foam to provide comfort and motion control. Let’s dig in to a few of the best innerspring mattresses on the market today, as well as how to choose the right one for you....

Consider this your complete guide to finding a science-backed supplement that will help your joints recover and rebuild after all the work you put them through.* The name of the game is to keep your joints strong and nimble across your life span. However, there are a variety of factors that can negatively affect joint health over time: suboptimal nutrition, injury, oxidative stress, personal health issues, and everyday wear and tear can cause the joints to become stiff and worn down, making even the most basic movements more challenging....

From a falsie-inducing mascara to an eye balm that keeps you looking lifted and awake, Kjaer Weis consistently delivers clean formulas that are worth the splurge—but this Cyber Monday you can spend less. The clean beauty brand is offering 25% off sitewide with discounts available until midnight. Now that’s a reason to stock up! You can currently score the toner for 25% off through November 29–and that’s not all. The brand is also offering free gifts with purchased with the value of goodie increasing the more you spend....

We consulted sleep experts to find out the optimal temperature for sleep, along with other ways to promote a restful night. This may be caused by evolutionary factors, holistic psychiatrist and sleep expert Ellen Vora, M.D., explains. “In the outdoor conditions in which we evolved, the temperature drops at night. That drop is part of many contextual factors that cause us to feel sleepy.” Along with lowering your thermostat, consider incorporating a mattress pad, pillows, or bedsheets with cooling technology....

Brain fog is characterized by cognitive impairments to memory, attention, executive function, and the speed of cognitive processing. It is not a medical condition itself but rather symptomatic of an underlying condition that can range from poor nutrition or illness to undiagnosed food sensitivities or sleep deprivation. When aspartame is ingested, it breaks down into three different compounds: aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol. When consumed in isolated and large amounts, as in aspartame, they then are able to cross the blood-brain barrier, excite the brain cells, and trigger their death....

While allergy testing can be illuminating, the “gold standard” in figuring out if foods are causing your inflammation (which can lead to everything from autoimmune arthritis, to an irritable bowel, to acne), is by cutting out the culprit foods for about a month and see how you feel when you reintroduce them. So, before you begin an elimination diet, make a list of everything you notice in your body, however subtle or long-standing the symptom has been....

REM sleep happens in cycles throughout the night, and researchers believe1 this is a time when your brain recharges and memories are formed and consolidated2. The amount of time you spend in REM sleep decreases as you age, with babies spending up to 50% of their sleep in REM, and adults averaging about 20 to 25% of the night in this stage3. As an adult who sleeps for eight to nine hours each night, my REM cycle should ideally be one hour and 45 minutes at a minimum—so imagine my surprise when I found out I was only spending an average of 18 minutes in REM each night (about 4% of my total sleep)....

The throat chakra is all about effective communication. Using our language intentionally is a great tool for manifestation—but it is most effective when we are communicating authentically and truthfully. This is why it is so critical to work through the lower chakras before attempting to fully open the throat. This is not the kind of guilt we feel simply for letting someone else down. This is the guilt we feel for letting ourselves have it all....

Following these tips from registered dietitians will help you stock your kitchen smartly and may even relieve some supermarket-induced stress. Follow your green with red or orange veggies like bell peppers or carrots. Then Moon recommends thinking about what’s in season and what will last the longest. “When picking out items, look for produce that does not have any visible spoilage,” registered dietitian Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN, tells mindbodygreen....

Such is the case with Vegamour’s GRO Hair Serum: Thousands have sung the praises of this nutrient-rich formula (this beauty editor included), and many say it’s the only remedy that helped when nothing else worked. And today, the brand is offering 25% off the serum with code 25CYBER—just in case the impressive before and after photos aren’t enough to inspire you to snag a bottle. All of these ingredients also have antioxidant properties, which can help combat free radicals from UV rays or pollution; research shows oxidative stress from free radicals plays a role in hair loss in adults1, so tending to the hair and scalp with antioxidants is critical....

“Body language is the way the body communicates and reacts to the environment around it as well as what is happening internally to a person,” says David Stephens, a senior mentor at the Body Language Academy by Joe Navarro. “It can include everything that is expressed other than words such as facial expressions, different gestures, pacifying movements and vocal characteristics such as the tone and pitch of the voice.” Body language can help reveal a person’s authentic emotions and reactions, as well as conscious or unconscious thoughts, says psychoanalyst Babita Spinelli, L....

Here’s what it truly means to be heteroflexible and how to figure out whether this label applies to you. “Heteroflexible is still a very new term and can refer to a wide range of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings,” Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC, therapist and co-founder of Viva Wellness in New York City, tells mbg. People who identify as heteroflexible may experience a range of same-gender desires or behaviors, including sex, flirting, kissing, crushes, or fantasies—all while being mostly attracted to the other gender....

For me, it’s hard to look away—one, because the eye-catching aspect of this nutritional supplement is difficult to ignore, and two, as an RDN, the supposed health benefits make me want to take a closer look. Like, really close. You see, proponents of blue matcha (which is not to be confused with the proprietary spirulina extract called “Blue Majik,” another thing entirely) promise it has many of the same health-promoting properties of its verdant counterpart, green matcha....