We can characterize all our relationships along two dimensions of negativity and positivity. With our true friends, we have high levels of positivity and low levels of negativity. With our enemies, we have the opposite—these relationships are clearly toxic. When it comes to our acquaintances, we don’t spend much time and energy on them because we have low levels of both positivity and negativity with them. But then, what about the people with whom we experience both high positivity and high negativity?...

Thankfully, research has also found that simply taking a multivitamin each day can directly help fill in these nutrient gaps2.* And thus, the mighty multi earns its mass praise. So what gives? It’s true that feeling uneasy after taking a multi is a common issue (especially if you pop it on an empty stomach), but, luckily for us all, there’s an easy fix. While taking your multi in the a.m. is all well and good, it can backfire if that means you’re popping it on an empty stomach, which can make it more difficult for your body to process....

That was a question I often got from influential adults in my life growing up: coaches, teachers, trainers, townspeople. Today I have strong feelings about this question, or suggestion. Mainly, I don’t trust those who are asking it. In each of these, there is a friction. A resistance. What’s absent in the environments we most often hear this question in is the cultivation of love, compassion, and kindness. The question almost implies, “This is not the time or place for those....

Here’s everything to know about mastering your strength training routine, plus 33 trainer-approved moves to try yourself. She explains that depending on your goals, you can do different kinds of strength training. If you want muscular explosiveness, for example, you would do plyometrics. For muscular endurance, on the other hand, you would go for more repetitions and lighter weights. “You can train for hypertrophy (muscle size increase) or ultimate strength (like a powerlifter)—all are phenomenal ways to strengthen the body, and depending on your personal goals, you might decide to train more in one or two different ways,” Arrington says....

As summer reading season is officially upon us, we are reminded that reading is one of the best ways to pass time. Not only because it benefits our brain but because it’s quintessentially fun. This summer, perhaps more than ever, we have every reason to read our way to wellness, one leisurely page at a time. And this guide, with the latest titles by Penguin Random House and tips for the perfect reading sesh, will get you there: Settle in with this twisty mystery: Nothing kicks off summer reading quite like a riveting murder mystery....

We all love summer, but for the summer socialites out there… Summer is your time to shine. For you, this time of year is about calling up your friends, getting out there, and steeping the season in fun and flavor. Whether that’s always having a uniquely refreshing drink on hand—like Waterloo Sparkling Water—or making sure every weekend has its designated pool party or outdoor concert, you like your summers busy and in good company....

How do you know if you’re suffering from imbalances in any of these areas? Hormones: With a hormone imbalance, you may experience the above symptoms, as well as heightened PMS and dryness. Gut: If you gut is unbalanced, you may also have bloating, constipation, or acid reflux. If any of these symptoms sounds familiar, I recommend following these key wellness tips below. As a health care practitioner who struggled with all three issues myself, I know making these simple changes can lead to big benefits: Vegetables also supply prebiotic fibers that good bacteria feed on in the gut....