That said, there are some reasons that exploring non-monogamy may be a bad idea. It isn’t going to solve the problems in your relationship, sexual or otherwise. Just like it’s not a good idea to have kids to save a relationship, you wouldn’t want to open your relationship to save it, either. It takes a solid foundation to move into non-monogamy. If you have issues with your partner, fix those first!...

Here, a physical therapist and acupuncturist explain the anecdotal benefits of acupressure mats (there’s not much scientific research on their efficacy) and how to properly use the unique pain relievers. When compared to the million and one pain relievers on the market, the acupressure mat—often accompanied by an acupressure pillow—is relatively straightforward. Its 4,000-plus plastic spikes put pressure on many different parts of the body at once, helping release tension and promote blood flow....

Here, a physical therapist and acupuncturist explain the anecdotal benefits of acupressure mats (there’s not much scientific research on their efficacy) and how to properly use the unique pain relievers. When compared to the million and one pain relievers on the market, the acupressure mat—often accompanied by an acupressure pillow—is relatively straightforward. Its 4,000-plus plastic spikes put pressure on many different parts of the body at once, helping release tension and promote blood flow....

Beard burn is a real thing, people, but that doesn’t mean you must stick to suitors with a clean shave for the sake of clear skin. Here, derms explain how to prevent and treat the hairy situation. “Beard burn usually manifests with redness, irritation, and even sometimes swelling or red bumps,” Fenton adds. It ultimately looks different on everyone—those with fair skin might experience more visible redness, while those with deeper skin tones might recognize more swelling and tenderness—but generally the skin will look and feel raw, often paired with some textural concerns....

From neuroprotection to mood support, it’s clear that vitamin D plays a critical role in brain health—which is exactly why dementia researchers have shown an interest in how, exactly, vitamin D impacts cognitive functions. Free of known dementia at the time of enrollment, all MAP participants agreed to participate in annual evaluations and organ donation when they died. In this study, the average age of participants was 92 at the time of death....

Chronic stress (coupled with inadequate sleep) is the most common reason people get sick, Heather Moday, M.D., an allergist and immunologist, previously told mbg. “When we are run down and cortisol soars, our virus surveillance cells dip and we get sick more easily,” she explains. “Cortisol itself interferes with the ability of specific white blood cells called T-cells to proliferate and get signals from the body. In addition, cortisol also lowers an important antibody called secretory IgA, which lines the respiratory tract and gut and is our first line of defense against invading pathogens....

To help quell your mask-related fears, we broke down how masks may affect oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and rounded up expert-approved tips for supporting your lungs. Because masks cover the nose and mouth, they may make breathing difficult, says human performance coach and New York Times bestselling author Brian MacKenzie. In an Instagram post, he writes that masks may even trap carbon dioxide, which could be dangerous for people who are CO2 intolerant....