But aside from a wince-inducing sensation, what exactly is hamstring tightness? And more importantly, what can you do about it? Here, we take a look at this common phenomenon that can affect pretty much everyone—from runners to HIIT enthusiasts to yoga devotees and even folks who aren’t all that active. We’ll explain what’s going on in your body when you experience hamstring tightness and give six simple stretches you can do to feel better ASAP....

Three things cause us to doubt our ability to change: old ideas about the brain, narrow ideas about who we really are, and not understanding enough about how we can create change. One of the most important facts we have from the neuroscience of the past decades is that our brains are constantly being reshaped by experience, right into our seventh and eighth decades of life. As Louis Cozolino, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and author of The Neuroscience of Human Relationships, says, “The brain is the organ whose mission is to constantly change itself....

Enter: scalp massagers, the handheld tools that make any hair care regimen feel salon-grade. Although, it’s not just about the feel-good sensation. These brushes can also help lift scalp buildup, deposit your shampoo, and support circulation and kick-start healthy hair growth—the possibilities are truly endless (but more on that later). Scalp Brush, Jupiter ($15) Jade Massaging Gua Sha Comb, Mount Lai ($52) Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager, Briogeo ($18) Mirror Brush, Manta ($32....

1.Why do we roll to the right after savasana at the end of class and some times roll to the left ? Is there some significance to this? Traditionally in yoga you roll to the right during the day to honor the sun and roll to the left in the evening to honor the moon. 2. What is the right amount of time to wait after eating, before practicing yoga asana?...

Don’t worry—we’ll explain everything you need to know. Here, find out who can benefit most from an HA supplement (spoiler: It’s everyone), and the winning formulas that are actually worth your hard-earned dollar. Yes, really: “Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring type of sugar that is produced by the body and found in the highest concentrations in our skin, connective tissues, and eyes,” says board-certified dermatologist Jennifer Chwalek, M.D., about the ingredient....

Truly loving someone means caring for them in the ways that they need to be cared for, with no strings attached. (That’s why they call it unconditional love.) There’s not a one-size-fits-all instruction kit for how to love someone, but relationship experts do recommend some specific ideas: “Make an effort to offer your undivided attention to your partner,” Pataky says. She adds that you can show love by “putting away your phone” and not allowing your mind to get distracted by work, emails, TV, or the news while spending time together....

Now, this does not mean that you need to agree with your wife all the time, but it does mean that she’ll feel much more connected to you and “heard” if you actually listen—really listen—to what she has to say. How do you do this? “Focus on her when she’s talking. Turn off the news. Put down the cellphone. Leave work behind. Just listen with your full attention,” advises Manly. “If your wife likes to be touched, be sure to hug her, stroke her hair, and cuddle with her,” Manly suggests....