Here’s what to know about the silent treatment—from why people do it to how to handle it when it’s happening to you—according to relationship experts. As relationship therapist Ken Page, LCSW, explains to mbg, the silent treatment spectrum can range from a complete lack of contact to subtler behaviors like ignoring someone’s bids for attention. You could even consider ghosting a form of the silent treatment, according to licensed therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, MSW, LCSW-S, CST....

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....

Even if you have 20/20 vision without wearing any type of corrective lenses, the ability to read highway signs isn’t the single factor defining how well you care for your eyes. As it turns out, excessive screen use can lead to tired, dry, fatigued eyes, affecting our ability to focus, eye function, and even vision longevity later in life. Luckily, there are actionable steps we can take to bolster eye nutrition and foster vision longevity—including adding a comprehensive eye health supplement to our daily routine....

On that latter point, we’re here to walk through face creams and moisturizers. It’s a category with lots of variety depending on your personal preferences and skin type needs. Some folks love dense, rich textures—while others prefer light-as-air and fast-absorbing formulas. Some people may have oily- or acne-prone skin, so they need appropriate actives to combat inflammation or oil production. And others deal with irritation and want gentle ingredients to soothe reactive skin....

You see, unlike other bedding materials like cotton, eucalyptus is not naturally soft. In order to be turned into sheets, it needs to go through quite a treatment: Eucalyptus first gets turned into wood chips, which are separated and mixed with chemicals until they turn to a pulp. The pulp then gets dissolved and run through an extrusion process until soft strands emerge into fibers. The chemicals used in this processing have historically harmed people and the planet....

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to wash away soap scum and prevent mold without the smelly side effects of harsher products like bleach, which causes ear, throat, and lung irritation1. If you’re looking for an effective DIY cleaner, skip through to the end for some all-time favorites from the mbg vault. So to decide if a product is up to your cleaning standards, you’ll need to check out its ingredient list—if you can find it....

This updated, heavier version of a traditional sleep mask follows the large success of weighted blankets. A controlled study composed of 120 people showed that weighted blankets resulted in more daytime productivity and reduced fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Using similar technology, weighted sleep masks press around the eyes and are meant to help trigger the parasympathetic system, minimizing the “fight-or-flight” response and setting your body and mind up for better sleep....