Now, we fundamentally believe there is nothing wrong with tending to personal skin complaints—we all do it, and there’s always a benefit to making yourself feel more confident in yourself. However, when we only view our skin as an aesthetic entity, we forget the purpose of the organ. And in our new normal, in some ways defined by hyper-sterilization, the importance of our biome is a new lifeline: We need a healthy set of diverse organisms more than ever—and yet we are increasingly putting it at risk....

Your bedroom might be too hot or too cold. Maybe you’re on a sugar high from dessert or have been overexposed to blue light from your devices. The culprit could also be various noises keeping you up at night, and if that’s the case, you might want to consider investing in a sound machine to drown out any unwanted commotion disrupting your ability to snooze. That being said, there isn’t enough research to definitively say whether or not the specific sounds and frequencies emitted by these machines improve the quality of sleep....

Ahead, we take a deeper dive into the Tempur-Pedic versus Sleep Number debate, analyzing similarities and differences in both materials and features offered by each sleep innovation. We’ve also included a few of our top picks from each brand so you can focus more on achieving a higher-quality sleep instead of trying to sift through endless options. Well, once you’ve determined your preferred brand. Materials The brand is best known for its TEMPUR® material, a special type of memory foam that offers motion cancellation, weight distribution, and contouring benefits to the body....

A balanced, colorful diet will offer you a portion of what you need, but research demonstrates that there are still many nutrient gaps you can’t fill with food alone. That’s where a high-quality, well-formulated multivitamin comes in—to provide your body with sufficient amounts of important nutrients. “What’s more, some innovative multivitamins now also include other healthful botanical phytonutrients and bioactives to provide even more comprehensive and diverse areas of health support in the ease of a daily multi ritual,” explains nutrition scientist Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph....

When shopping for the best affordable mattresses, we suggest looking within a price range of $500 to $1,500 to get the most for your money. Anything cheaper often lacks the durability and quality materials that mbg values in a product, which means you’ll have to remake your purchase in just a few years. Once you’ve selected the ideal cost for your purchase, you’ll want to consider a few different personal elements such as the firmness level desired from your mattress, the materials you are comfortable sleeping on, and the sleeping positions supported by the design....

But, I will say, there’s good reason the advice stuck around for so long. And that’s because not all oils are created equal: Some oil options out there certainly do contribute to clogged pores. It’s a concept we know in the beauty industry as “comedogenic and noncomedogenic.” And that’s why if you do have acne-prone skin, you should always look for noncomedogenic oils when adding them to your routine. “Spectrum” is an important word in that last sentence....

Below, find our picks for the best fitness trackers of 2022. Plus, experts tell us how these wearable devices can improve your health and well-being, with tips on what to look for when selecting one for yourself. For example, step count is one of the most common metrics included on fitness trackers, and it’s also the favorite of ACE-certified personal trainer Sonia Hare. “Most of us are way too sedentary, and our bodies are made to walk,” explains Hare, who founded The Sonia Series....