Today, our understanding of bisexuality has evolved along with our understanding of sexual attraction and gender identity. As people are finally able to embrace a seemingly infinite number of identities and ways of being, we need language to expand to hold us, or at the very least give us something to hold on to. The word “bisexual” is a perfect example of this shift. According to Angélique “Angel” Gravely, M.Ed., an LGBTQ+ educator and advocate, some bisexual people define their attraction in more specific ways, but the one thing that holds true for all definitions is that they indicate being attracted to more than one gender in some way....

When you’re exposed to artificial blue light throughout the day, it can trick your internal clock into thinking it’s time for activity at night, not rest—which is part of why experts believe blue light can negatively affect your sleep quality. Blue light glasses aim to mitigate these effects by filtering out a percentage of the potentially harmful light. But with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which is the best pair for you....

From button to portobello to shiitake, your home-cooking menus are about to get a serious (and affordable) upgrade with these expert-recommended mushroom grow kits. With a mushroom kit, you also won’t have to worry about the animals and pests wreaking havoc on your outdoor garden. These kits make it simple to grow mushrooms right in your own kitchen (or even inside a closet!). Mushroom kits often include everything you’ll need to get growing....

Even if you live an active lifestyle outside of work, meeting your fitness goals and moving your body often, sitting for prolonged periods can have significant effects on your physical and mental well-being. Research shows that too much sitting can compromise your metabolic health and increase your risk of premature mortality1. And if you’re sitting in the wrong chair, it can lead to acute or chronic back pain. To better understand what to look for in a comfortable and supportive office chair, we spoke with physical therapists and evaluated a ton of options....

Keep reading to find our picks for the best yoga apps, so you can simply grab your mat, pick your class, and achieve all the health benefits of yoga—regardless of your location. The length of classes is also a consideration: If you prefer diving deep into longer flows, an app with plenty of longer format options will be best for you. If squeezing in a quick workout between other commitments is more your speed, an app with 10- to 20-minute flows will be better....

But for a thoughtful, critical analysis of a formula—and its potential efficacy—there’s no one better to turn to than a cosmetic chemist, like Krupa Koestline. Cosmetic chemists are the folks actually doing the very arduous task of creating the products we so dearly love. Cosmetic chemists know what ingredients play nicely together, what sort of preservative system is needed for different types of formulas, and how to build a robust product that addresses the sought-after effect....

According to TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), there are many different pathologies that may result in your experience of PMS and menstrual cramps. Whenever a new patient comes into my practice, I make sure all of their past medical history is discussed so I can paint a clear picture of what is presently going on in his or her body and why. The “why” is looking at the patient’s environment, her lifestyle, and her emotions to pinpoint how the current situation came to be....