“Hormonal hair loss is caused by hormone shifts that can frequently occur at menopause, perimenopause, pregnancy, or just high stress or trauma,” says Taz Bhatia, M.D., mbg Collective member and author of Super Woman Rx. The good news? While it’s a complicated issue, it’s definitely a solvable one—if you know what to do. Sara Gottfried, M.D. and author of The Brain Body Diet, finds that in her patients, “hair loss is sometimes associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS, with high androgens), but more commonly, the root cause is low iron, thyroid hormone imbalance, or insulin resistance....

In my book The Anti-Anxiety Diet, I share how ketones have the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier serving to reduce oxidative stress in the brain, supporting optimal neurotransmitter signaling and directly influencing GABA, a powerful inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces the fight-or-flight response, serving to provide a grounding anti-anxiety effect. Here, I cover why keto can lead to problematic hormone imbalances in some people and the simple (and satisfying) way you can get your body back in balance via carb cycling....

Not to mention, many of us are removed from our normal routines that power us through our day. (No afternoon yoga class for an energy boost, for example.) But if you don’t want to keep reaching for coffee, or just don’t like coffee in general, where can you turn? Try one of these caffeine alternatives for natural, healthy energy. Chicory root is often used to make a coffee-like beverage since, when roasted, it gives off a similar aroma and flavor....

But that’s where gratitude journaling comes in: a little (physical) reminder that there is good in your life and you are worthy of all of it. Here’s what to know about the science of why expressing gratitude is so healthy, and 30+ gratitude journaling prompts to help you get started. A 2015 study1 published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology shows that feelings of gratitude are linked to the anterior cingulate cortex and medial prefrontal cortex—regions of the brain that influence our decision-making, willpower, motivation, and mood....

That’s the first line on my dating profile. Yes, really. Call me weird, but I firmly believe smart is sexy—and new research suggests I’m not alone here. Thanks to an upcoming paper1 in the Journal of Personality and Individual Differences, there’s now scientific proof that being intelligent makes you more attractive. The first half of the study focused specifically on straight people, yielding some intriguing heterosexuality-specific findings: Men and women alike preferred equally or more intelligent partners when it came to both short-term and long-term relationships....

For some, this means low-impact routines that strengthen smaller muscle groups. Others might gravitate toward something heart-pumping and sweat-inducing. Or maybe you need extensive variety, one day lifting heavy weights and the next opting for a slow and controlled stretching session or a zen yoga flow. Whatever your chosen method of movement, the benefits of regular sweat sessions are undeniable. Frequent exercise improves your cardiovascular health1, helps promote better sleep2, and can even relieve depressive symptoms3....

The Mirror, the original wall-mounted home gym, hit the fitness scene in 2018. Since then, brands have continued to launch innovative takes on the newest home gym essential. The game-changing equipment can bring your favorite aspects of an in-studio workout to your living room, or pack the power of a personal trainer with smart A.I. that corrects your form in real time. Below, we unpack the pros and cons of the current workout mirrors available on the market—and tap experts for their take on the smart workout equipment....