And because stress and vertigo are inextricably linked, according to Remenyi, managing stress properly can help. Here, expert-approved strategies to combat vertigo brought on by stress. So, how does it happen? Mohamed Elrakhawy, M.D., resident physician in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University at Buffalo, explains that ​there are five organs in each inner ear responsible for determining the body’s orientation. Here’s something to think about: Like an endless loop or vicious cycle, stress influences vertigo as much as vertigo influences stress, according to Remenyi....

What I do know, though, is that Jesus preached a message of love for everyone. As did the Buddha. So, whether you call it prayer or meditation (and yes, I know that those are two different things), as long as you do it with love, I’m pretty sure you’re all right regardless of what God you pray to. So go ahead and meditate away—just do it with love and acceptance and equanimity....

So there are many reasons to love coconut oils’ benefits for both skin and hair, that’s for sure. But, like all good things, it’s not good across the board—or for everything. In the beauty space, we tend to think that if something works, it must do so universally and start handing out advice suggesting as such. But, as hair and skin are very complex and individual things, what works for you may not work for me....

It raises the question: Does lotion ever, uh, go bad? And if so, when? Read on for all the details. However, expiration dates can differ depending on the product, so be sure to check the label each time. For instance, lightweight hydrators tend to be water-based to achieve a thinner consistency—and as you may know, water creates a fertile breeding ground for bacteria. While most market products do include safe preservatives to make the formula shelf-stable, they still typically have a shorter lifespan....

Virgin olive oil, which has a higher acid content, tends to last a little longer, with a shelf life of about 18 to 24 months from pressing. But as the least processed of all olive oils, extra virgin is your best bet. Not all olive oils are equal, and you’ll enjoy the most health benefits—i.e., monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory agents—with extra virgin. Once you’ve opened a bottle of oil, however, the oxidation process picks up....

It’s a tricky little area; that’s for certain. So when you are trying to identify what your dry nose’s cause is, you have several avenues to consider. But don’t worry; we outline them here—with some fixes, too: We all have a plethora of fungal and bacterial strains on us (called the microbiome), and this is actually what helps keep our skin strong, healthy, and barrier protected. However, sometimes something triggers us internally to respond negatively to these organisms; that’s when you get eczema (or dermatitis)....

While both phases, or types, of exercise are valuable, most people tend to pay less attention to eccentric movement (be honest: You’ve let your arm drop at the end of a biceps curl rep)—which can lead to injury. To better understand the benefits and potential risks of improper eccentric muscle contraction, mbg reached out to fitness trainers and physical therapists. “Eccentrics, in a nutshell, is the art of lowering a weight as slowly as you can,” says Antonio Lombardo, P....