There are plenty of options, but fermented foods are one potent natural source of probiotics. Here, learn why fermented foods are so beneficial and which pack the biggest probiotic punch. But before you read on for our favorite fermented foods, it’s important to understand that if you haven’t been eating them already, you need to introduce them slowly, says Ali Miller, R.D., L.D., CDE, author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Probiotic foods are powerful and can cause some GI distress if you go from zero to 100 too quickly....

“I really feel like I’ve seen every vintage classic film you could possibly watch,” she gushes over the phone. “I’m so inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, Josephine Baker…how they do their makeup is so fabulous.” On camera, Parsons can pretend she’s starring in one of those classic films—her “fantasy world,” she calls it. Her commitment to various roles and genuine passion for makeup history feel refreshing among the swarm of “effortless” beauty looks; it’s what no doubt fuels her 1....

And while you age, it’s important to support your skin health so it can perform, look, and feel its best for longer. That’s why this article exists: To go over what exactly your skin care routine should look like to support skin longevity. In the past, these types of routines were typically labeled as “anti-aging” skin care routines. As I noted above, I am not against aging in the least. These steps are simply to help folks treat their skin with kindness as it matures so it can perform optimally....

Whether you’re looking for post-workout recovery, mood support, or healthy digestion, turmeric’s potent antioxidant actions and powerful ability to promote a healthy inflammatory response together deliver universal health benefits and bolster holistic well-being.* We’ve scoured the market for the best turmeric supplements available today, so you can take full advantage of this ancient herb’s myriad perks. The only catch? The bioactives in turmeric root have notoriously low bioavailability. “The active and healing component in turmeric, curcumin, can be variable within the spice form....

But another study published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics found women were actually having more sex—and generally felt more sexual desire—in the early months of the pandemic. That said, the quality of sex had gotten worse for women, with researchers finding a “significant deterioration” in women’s sexual functioning, which includes things like arousal, lubrication, and ability to orgasm. Together, these diverging studies suggest there are many different ways the pandemic has affected sex, which dovetails with what sex therapists have been telling us about the complex relationship between stress and libido....

Short answer: Yes—to an extent. Here, experts share advice on how we can learn more about our unique stress responses so we can start to take steps to change them. The amount of each hormone that is released and how quickly the body then clears it depends on your genetics, environment, and health. “Genetics give the body a general outline as to how to operate,” McLarry explains. “One’s health and surroundings also play a role in how stress is both perceived and tolerated....

But sometimes, getting to our healthiest selves requires us to lose a bit of weight, and we get that. The thing is, hitting our happiest and healthiest weight isn’t often as simple as cutting out certain foods, especially if you actually want to maintain it in the long term. (Ask anyone who’s tried to drop a few pounds by following a rigid set of rules, only to gain it all back later....