Enter collagen water, a simple tonic that’s currently having a moment. So much so that you can now find it in stores, prepackaged and ready to go. But what is collagen water, exactly? Let’s explore its benefits and side effects (plus how to make it yourself) below. The prepackaged drink is super trendy right now, thanks to the popularity of collagen in general. That’s because collagen supplements are commonly sold as powders, which are meant to be mixed in liquid....

That said, a lack of interest in sex doesn’t necessarily mean that a guy doesn’t want to date you. Some people prefer to take their time and wait until things are more serious before having sex with someone, and some people are simply not as interested in sex as they are in other aspects of getting to know a new partner. If you’re not sure where your guy stands, it’s best to just ask him about it, ideally in a nonsexual setting....

Our mental state always has an effect on our partner, children, and anyone else living in our household. When you and your partner both have depression, it’s incredibly important for you to have super-clear boundaries. Each person in the relationship has to take responsibility for their own mental health by cultivating self-awareness, California therapist Kim Egel tells mbg. “Depression shows up differently for each of us, and having awareness as to how your depression presents will help you communicate its effects with more flow and ease to your partner,” Egel says....

You might associate omega-3s with a big chunk of salmon or another fatty fish (they are, after all, the reason that dietitians, the American Heart Association1, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating fish at least twice per week as a baseline starting point). But whether you can’t get enough of your go-to spicy salmon roll, have a hard time incorporating seafood into your diet, or follow a vegan or vegetarian diet that doesn’t include fish at all, omega-3s—and their many benefits—should definitely be on your radar....

You might associate omega-3s with a big chunk of salmon or another fatty fish (they are, after all, the reason that dietitians, the American Heart Association1, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating fish at least twice per week as a baseline starting point). But whether you can’t get enough of your go-to spicy salmon roll, have a hard time incorporating seafood into your diet, or follow a vegan or vegetarian diet that doesn’t include fish at all, omega-3s—and their many benefits—should definitely be on your radar....

If it’s starting to feel like your 5 o’clock pour is automated rather than a conscious choice, it could be time to reassess your relationship with alcohol. We sat down with licensed psychotherapist and Monument adviser Laura Diamond to discuss how to think about your relationship with alcohol and potentially take steps to shift your behavior and mindset with the support of the new online platform Monument. To be diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder (AUD), there are certain criteria you need to meet and varying levels of severity and duration that classify your level of misuse....

According to 2020 OKCupid data on 6,000 people shared with mindbodygreen, 62% of people think you should say “I love you” “as soon as you feel it,” whereas 22% think you should wait “several months,” and 3% think you should wait “at least a year.” On average, research has found men take about three months to say “I love you” while women take about five months. (Here’s more on how long it takes to fall in love in general....