The truth is: not all skin care ingredients are created equal. In fact, understanding which vitamins are beneficial for your skin type can make the world of difference when tackling common skin concerns like dark spots, elasticity, signs of aging, dullness, and uneven tone.* As board-certified holistic dermatologist Gary Goldfaden, M.D., previously told mbg, starting in your 20s, ““the amount of new collagen that your skin produces declines while the rate of its destruction increases....

If you’re already in touch with your mom, but you’ve been avoiding the subject that leads to tension, consider setting up a time to talk. “Don’t get pressured into disclosing the subject before you are prepared and ready,” Hallett says. Showing compassion doesn’t mean you have to completely dismiss past hurts or difficulties, she explains. It does mean, however, that you recognize not everyone has the same inner resources to make decisions you think are best....

So, we spoke to experts to find out about all the benefits you can expect from this ingredient—a few might even surprise you: “Avocado oil is primarily processed for cosmetics because it can rapidly absorb into the skin,” says Muhga Eltigani, founder of NaturAll Club. “Fresh avocados are extremely rich in nutrients and vitamins but can’t be absorbed as easily. When you use cold-pressed virgin avocado oil, it maintains all of the fruit’s vitamins and nutrients other than vitamins B and C, as they are water-soluble and thus lost in the extraction process....

And as we thought about what this means in practice—how we carry and hold our purpose every day—we started seeing our north stars more clearly. And we thought it was time to share those guiding lights with you. A reminder: Your hair, skin, and body are not afterthoughts. They are you. And you are part of your community. And your community is part of this planet. Beauty, you see, is all around us....

Hydration becomes even more important when you’re losing fluids, due to diarrhea or vomiting, registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, says. We realize the thought of eating or drinking nearly anything can be off-putting when you’re nauseated—but that’s where simple, soothing drinks come into play. While choosing the right drink can help you feel better, avoiding the wrong drink is equally important. One randomized controlled trial, published in the journal Rhinology, says compared to room-temperature drinks, hot drinks are more effective at relieving runny nose2, cough, sneezing, sore throat, chilliness, and tiredness—aka common cold and flu symptoms....

But manifesting has earned a bad rap. Some people scoff at the ability to draw what you want into your life, and on the surface, that’s a totally valid reaction. However, as neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., explains on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, you can actually change your brain chemistry to achieve your goals this year. Let’s say you’d like to meet a certain workout goal this year....

Ready to begin your journey to a stronger, even healthier you? Whether you’re brand-new to strength training or only have a little bit of experience from group fitness classes, I’ve created a four-week, easy-to-follow strength training guide for mbg. The goal: I want to help you feel stronger and more confident working with weights. There are many ways to strength train and various types of strength goals. For example, one can train for muscular explosiveness with plyometrics movements or muscular endurance with higher repetitions and lower weights....