In addition to its ability to support our planetary wellness, algae is also able to support our personal wellness—particularly in the form of algal oil via algal-sourced nutrients and bioactives. “Algal oil is oil sourced from microalgae, which just means very small marine-based bacteria,” shares Jennifer Maeng, M.S., R.D., CDN, registered dietitian, author, founder of Chelsea Nutrition, and Twinlab nutritionist. For example, “the oil produced by this algae is a nutritious ingredient that can be featured in dietary supplements to improve the level of good fats in your body....

And while it’s important to name it in the moment, on a micro level, Tessler says you should also try to understand the bigger picture. “We all hit different markers and different points in our life. Maybe some people hit those financial markers earlier in life, and others come to them later,” she says. “We are all going to hit these markers in our lives—whether its money, job success, family milestones, or personal growth—at different points along the way....

Here’s everything you need to know about growing an avocado tree from seed, plus some insider tips and tricks to give yours a chance at bearing fruit. “[Begin by] gently removing the meat around the seed. Don’t try to do a deep crack with a knife. Use a fork and pop it out,” says Jessica Hunter, District 1 representative of the California Avocado Commission (yes, it’s a thing!). Hunter notes that leaving the pit’s outer skin intact will help protect it from infection....

Unlike the squeaky-clean feeling you might get from a bar soap, body washes can replenish your skin’s protective barrier, says Gabriel, leaving it soft and hydrated. Just be sure the body wash you’re using is free of sulfates as well: “If you have sensitive skin, eczema, or a history of any skin disease, please be sure that any body wash you use is sulfate- and artificial-fragrance-free,” board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, M....

There are over 200 varieties of hibiscus tea that are commercially sold in the United States. The formal name of hibiscus is the Hibiscus Sabdariffa flower. It is caffeine-free (as long as it is not blended with other teas) and bursting with sweet-yet-tart flavors, making it the perfect swap for a normally sugar-filled juice or beverage. Its flavor is thought to be similar to cranberry, and it is sometimes referred to as “sour tea....

We consulted the experts to learn what sets hydrotherapy hot tubs apart from other therapeutic treatments and how to pick out the right one for you. Plus, we analyzed a ton of options and compiled a list of the best hydrotherapy hot tubs out there so you can bring the spa to your own backyard. While hydrotherapy can technically take place in water of any temperature (or by taking a hot bath in your tub), hot tub hydrotherapy is one of the most popular options—and it has quite a few added benefits....

Squirting is a colloquial term for a specific type of gushing ejaculatory response that some vagina owners can have during sex. Unfortunately, there’s been so little thorough research done on this relatively common sexual occurrence, so even the most basic questions about squirting don’t have clear-cut answers. For example: Can everyone do it? Here’s what we know. But some sex experts believe all people with vaginas can likely learn how to squirt with the right technique and under the right conditions....