Oleuropein is responsible for that slightly spicy, pungent flavor you’ll encounter in a quality extra-virgin olive oil. But supplement manufacturers are able to produce something called olive leaf extract, which contains a stable, standardized form of oleuropein so you can reap the benefits (in concentrated form) without having to consume huge quantities of olive oil. The most potent active compound in olive leaf extract is oleuropein, but the extract also contains high levels of phenolic and flavonoid compounds (such as luteolin, apigenin, rutin, hydroxytyrosol, verbascoside, and ligstroside)2, which work synergistically with oleuropein to enhance its natural activity....

As they get older, Sherman notes, this independence can also translate into a need for more space than others have. However, as Beurkens adds, while they may “struggle with some adjustment issues when they get old enough to enter school and engage with peers, that mostly depends on the opportunities they’ve had as younger children to be around other kids.” She adds that research hasn’t shown the self-absorbed only-child stereotype to be true....

So we’re here to answer the common inquiry: Which comes first, serum or moisturizer? Plus, we’ll dive into why each step is so essential and the best ingredients to look for. Let’s get into it. This is because moisturizers contain some occlusive ingredients, which help them trap moisture in the skin but prevent other ingredients from penetrating. So if you layer on a serum over your face cream, the likelihood of your skin absorbing that product and thus reaping all of the benefits is slim....

Somewhat largely misunderstood, soul ties aren’t just about sex—though sex certainly can strengthen or enhance a soul tie. So what is it, really? We asked the experts, plus got the lowdown on how to break a soul tie if you feel stuck in one. The idea that intercourse causes a soul tie has roots in the Christian tradition, “to perpetuate the idea that if you have sex outside of marriage, you’ll be connected to someone,” Blaylock-Johnson explains....

Your bedroom might be too hot or too cold. Maybe you’re on a sugar high from dessert or have been overexposed to blue light from your devices. The culprit could also be various noises keeping you up at night, and if that’s the case, you might want to consider investing in a sound machine to drown out any unwanted commotion disrupting your ability to snooze. That being said, there isn’t enough research to definitively say whether or not the specific sounds and frequencies emitted by these machines improve the quality of sleep....

While subtle behavioral differences might seem obvious to therapists, counselors, and psychologists, it’s not so easy for everyone else. So we spoke to Atlanta-based therapist Habiba Zaman, LPC, NCC, Pepperdine University professor of psychology Steven M. Sultanoff, Ph.D., and licensed clinical psychologist Bruce L. Thiessen, Ph.D., about simple ways to define sympathy and empathy—and their relationship to compassion. While often well intentioned, this value-judgment-centered response often creates a palpable distance between the person in pain and the person who is listening....

The good news is it’s probably not the medical definition of premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation, which is a form of erectile dysfunction, is when a man ejaculates before or within about a minute of penetration. This means that 10 to 15 minutes is a good sign that your man can probably practice and be trained to last longer. Primal nature has played a funny trick in that men and women are built to experience pleasure and orgasms differently....