Zinc plays a role in the activity of more than 100 enzymes in your body. These enzymes are involved in critical functions, like making DNA, protein synthesis, your senses (vision, taste, and smell), immune function, and even cellular growth, division, and metabolism.* Research3 shows that a variety of critical immune cells in our innate and adaptive immune systems—monocytes, natural killer cells, neutrophils, B cells, and T cells—rely on access to zinc for their development and protection, and not getting enough of the nutrient can affect immune resilience....

The fearful-avoidant attachment style is considered to be a combination of the anxious attachment style and the avoidant attachment style. People with an anxious attachment style are constantly seeking more intimacy and reassurances in their relationships, often coming off as “needy” partners, whereas people with an avoidant attachment style tend to do the opposite and push others away out of a fear of intimacy. But the fearful-avoidant attachment style involves a combination of both feeling anxious for affection and avoiding it at all costs....

Well, that may take a bit more patience. Now, there are some things you can expect to see rather quickly—we’ll explain soon—but for the full benefits, be sure to give your supplements enough time before you make the final call on their efficacy. See, the health claims made vary quite a bit because collagen is a protein1 naturally found in many areas of the body, including the skin, muscles, joints, and gut....

It’s an internet meme that feels all too real, when so many healthy recipes (including many on this site) call for coconut oil, whether it’s for cooking, baking, or making lattes. But how much is too much? “Research has shown that the specific types of saturated fats found in coconut oil, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), are metabolized differently from other saturated fatty acids because of their difference in structure,” Jessica explains. “MCTs have been shown to go straight to the liver from the GI tract, where they’re made into ketones, which can be used as an energy source....

After some time spent volunteering on an organic farm, a summer interning in the health and wellness space, and a whole lot of time spent reading and researching as a result, what I was hearing was accelerated aging, increased risk of cancer, poor circulation, and cognitive impairment as a few of the not-so-sweet effects of sugar. I figured I’d cut back on it for a week, maybe two, and see if there was any validity to what sounded at the time like pretty extreme health claims....

South Carolina–based psychotherapist Markesha Miller, Ph.D., also points to cognitive dissonance, our brain’s ability to hold two opposing thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes simultaneously. For instance, believing pollution and natural land degradation are bad yet still driving an SUV or purchasing products made with palm oil. “If people pretend that the problem does not exist, then they don’t have to face the uncomfortable emotions or actions that may come with acknowledging it....

People can be passive-aggressive in marriages and relationships, and it’s also sometimes seen in friendships or even professional settings. But this lack of communication can ruin relationships if it endures. Even without prior experiences that would promote passive-aggression, a partner might lean on passive-aggressive behavior if they perceive it’s unsafe to express negative emotions in their marriage. Some partners even believe it’s a safe way to get what they want without sparking confrontation, while others aren’t even aware that their behavior is passive-aggressive....