Most of us have experienced moments when words escape us. We get too nervous, too shy, or too overwhelmed by emotions to think and speak clearly. In these instances, nonverbal cues speak for us. Since conversations are two-sided, that typically means the other person is left to read those nonverbals. “When you’re in fight-or-flight, the brain is releasing hormones and neurotransmitters, and cortisol will start flowing,” she explains. “That increases your blood pressure and your heart rate, and your breathing becomes shallow and fast....

This ingredient has been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans for centuries thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties1. Witch hazel has been used in commercial skin care products for quite some time as well, with new and improved products coming out every year. While this extract is typically found in toners and astringents, there are plenty more ways to use it. “I would recommend applying this step post-cleansing, before any topical medications or serums, then moisturizers, SPF, and makeup,” King says....

But sometimes, beyond just the “thank you,” it is hard to find the right words to use in an appreciation message. Here’s some expert advice on creative ways to send appreciation messages in different situations and for different recipients. “An appreciation message is one way to let someone know how much you appreciate them for what they have done for you,” licensed clinical social worker and health coach Sarah Brown, LCSW, tells mbg....

Fasting is trendy, especially something more recently being called intermittent fasting. Fasting is a general term for going without food for a set amount of time (from a few hours to a few weeks), with or without liquid additions. Sometimes fasting is used to refer to going without a particular thing, such as sugar, meat, or alcohol, but that’s not the technical definition. For example, if you finish dinner at 6 p....

Studies show that this eating approach can yield a number of impressive results: weight loss1, increased fat burn, improved cognitive functioning, reduced inflammation, and potentially even increased longevity. We asked some leading intermittent fasting experts to weigh in on the topic so you can better tailor your intermittent fasting plan according to your specific goals. “There are very few definites here,” says Vincent Pedre, M.D., an integrative physician and gut health expert who frequently recommends intermittent fasting diets to his patients....

We consulted experts in fitness and nutrition to figure out whether coffee helps or hurts a workout, when to drink it, and how much you should consume. “The high content of polyphenols in coffee can help with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection, as well as blood sugar balance,” he says. Each of these aspects is important for exercise performance and especially for post-exercise recovery and tissue repair. Along with the polyphenols, the caffeine in coffee has performance-enhancing properties....

This iconically bright yellow citrus fruit is one of the most versatile (and functional) foods. From lemon meringue pie to lemon-scented cleaning products, it’s hard to imagine life without it. Plus, how dull would life be without lemon water and lemonade? I mean, can you imagine summer without them? I can’t. To see how the oh-so-iconic lemon oil fares when put to the test, we sought out scientific research to back up its presumed effects....