The easiest solution to my woes would be hiring a personal chef—but my budget better aligns with a prepared meal delivery service. So when Splendid Spoon offered to send a curated sample box of its offerings, I was excited to give the service a test drive. Little did I know, it would be my answer. They offer box sizes of seven, 14, or 21 meals per week, and unlike some subscription services, you get to pick exactly what you want in each box....

When you’re in a relationship with someone who regularly stonewalls—or are prone to stonewalling yourself—it’s likely proactive communication is a challenge. Stonewalling can have troubling effects on relationships, but experts tell us there are ways to work around it. “Stonewalling is when, during an argument or disagreement, someone begins to shut down, withdraw from the conversation, and build a wall between themselves and the other person,” explains trauma-informed psychotherapist Ludine Pierre, LPCC....

As board-certified dermatologist Samer Jaber, M.D., explains, “When your skin is irritated, many things can happen. It can become red, feel itchy or tight, may sting or burn, feel dry or bumpy, may flake or peel, and can crack and even bleed.” If you’re struggling to determine what’s going on with your skin, consider the below before making any changes to your regimen. Make sure to soothe, hydrate, and protect your skin barrier, no matter where you are....

But when your mitochondria crash, so does your ATP production1. Translation: Goodbye, energy and hello fatigue. “When mitochondria falter, cells lose power2, just as a flashlight dims when its batteries weaken,” says Charles W. Schmidt, M.S. Mitochondrial dysfunction creates fatigue3, but it also contributes to almost every chronic disease4. The bad news is that our mitochondria start operating less optimally as we age4. At the same time, many things we are exposed to daily—including environmental toxins, pesticide-loaded conventional foods, and drinking water that can sometimes carry unsafe levels of toxic chemicals—are also a hit to your mitochondria....

This week, a frightening study1 from Michigan State University found teen girls who have sexual experiences online were more likely to experience sexual assault, engage in unsafe sex, and find themselves in a violent relationship. The online sexual experiences included things like posting sexual photos of themselves on social media, watching porn, having conversations about sex with people online, and getting solicited for nudes and sex from strangers online. Even the lead researcher behind the study, MSU human development and family studies professor Megan Maas, Ph....

When toxins are not converted into easily removable compounds within the liver, they can stay around in the body longer and may take an alternative route to the brain, nerves, various glands, or other biological tissues—all of which can lead to health implications down the road. (Yikes!) As the body’s primary detox organ, the liver eliminates toxins we take in from our environment and lifestyle (e.g., chemicals, pollutants, heavy metals, alcohol, etc....

No matter the type of acne you’re dealing with (inflammatory pustules, blackheads, under-the-skin mounds), there’s a mask waiting for you to slather on. Find our best pimple-fighting picks below. Pro: Visibly brightens and smooths in just five minutes. Con: Might be too potent for those with sensitive skin. Pro: Super hydrating for those with dry and acne-prone skin. Con: Not the best option for super oily skin. Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask, Glow Recipe ($40); Sephora....