You can even whip up your own scalp treatments, serums, and oils—right from your own kitchen. Here are 10 ideas to get you started. “Dry scalp can be caused by a few different things,” board-certified dermatologist Rebecca Marcus, M.D., FAAD, tells mbg. More often than not, a dry scalp is caused by minor triggers. What’s more, you can be simply prone to it, just as you may naturally have dry skin....
In the U.K. alone, roughly 75 million cups of tea are consumed daily, while it is estimated that over 3 billion cups are consumed worldwide every day. Tea’s popularity isn’t just due to its pleasant taste either. For centuries it has been drunk for its therapeutic benefits, which have now been heavily studied. So, let’s break down all the science-backed reasons you should be drinking more tea. The medicinal benefits of tea, no matter the variety, have been known for thousands of years....
After much practice and training, I’m now proud to say I’m a professional pole dancer and aerialist. But it wasn’t easy. Here are 10 things people might not know about this fitness form. Natasha Wang, a world champion pole dancer, didn’t even start the exercise until age 29. Greta Pontarelli is a champion pole dancer at age 63—and she only began a few years ago! At first, the idea of working out in a sports bra and tiny shorts may seem intimidating....
This June, people across the country have collective action and activism more top of mind than ever. After weeks of demonstrations against racism and police violence, the scale of communal dedication to active allyship feels revolutionary—and we’re just getting started. We reached out to LGBTQ+ mental health experts, activists, content creators, and business owners to share concrete actions that anyone can take to support LGBTQ+ people. Here’s what they told us: “Don’t be ashamed if you don’t know everything already; just make sure you take the time to educate yourself....
She notes that gaslighting can be small or it can be extensive; however, “whether small or large, there can be a snowball effect where it impacts your sense of judgment, daily life decisions, and negotiations.” And even when it’s unintentional, it’s still damaging. As therapist Aki Rosenberg, LMFT, previously told mbg, “Gaslighting at its core is always about self-preservation and the maintenance of power/control—namely, the power/control to construct a narrative that keeps the gaslighter in the ‘right’ and their partner in the ‘wrong....
Flavor: Slightly nutty. Consistency: Firm when cooked and similar to wheat pasta. Just don’t overcook them! They can get mushy and stick together. Best use: Use them in your favorite hot or cold pasta dish. Flavor: Earthier than its white flour counterpart. Consistency: Whole wheat pasta has a denser texture than traditional, which may take some getting used to. Some people notice more of a difference with the longer noodles than with shorter shapes....
Just keep in mind that this is not always the case, especially if the liar in question opts to lie by withholding the truth. Of course, you can always open up an honest dialogue and ask them yourself (which we’ll get into shortly), but if you’re not interested in having that conversation yet, there are some other helpful things to know. Your intuition, for one thing, may be better than any clues this person is going to give you—and that’s according to research....
