Here are 20 signs that you are living your purpose: 2. You have gone from being stuck to knowing that you are on a meaningful path that gives you true fulfillment. 3. Work brings joy instead of sucking energy out of your life. 4. You stopped doubting yourself. You feel confident and good about your choices. 5. Uncertainty, insecurity and worry are old patterns. You feel purposeful and know that the world needs you to be your best....

Science is showing us that muscle mass may be even more essential to life span and healthspan than we once thought. According to a systematic review1 published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this year, muscle-strengthening activities can reduce one’s mortality risk by 10 to 17p percent. We’re predicting that a growing body of research—in addition to advancements in muscle measurement and a shifting culture around exercise—will go on to change the way we strengthen and monitor our muscle health in the year ahead....

The meanings of different digits vary and often relate to how big or small the number is. The number 1 (aka the first single digit), for example, typically indicates a beginning, while the number 9 (the last single digit) often relates to endings or finalities. The key to understanding angel numbers is to get clear on what was happening—or what you were thinking about—when you noticed them. As Richardson notes, you might notice the clock at 1:11 as you were thinking about expanding your business, for instance, which would be a positive sign to move forward with the idea and embrace new beginnings....

But people often overlook some of the glaring signs of scalp inflammation—they might brush off the symptoms entirely, regarding them as “normal” dryness from the changing of the seasons. When really, these signs could be tell-alls for a much larger issue going on underneath the surface. According to board-certified dermatologist and founder of Mudgil Dermatology, Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, M.D., even a significant amount of dandruff and scaling can build up and suffocate the hair follicles....

Here are five habits that can strengthen your relationship with money and set you up for financial success. “If so, revise your self-talk. If you tell yourself you’re hopeless with money, revise it to say you can feel better about your money habits if you (fill in the blank). This will help you think about healthy money practices and boost your confidence with finances,” says Kelley Holland, a financial coach for women....

The good news is that there is a lot you can do today to take action for your health. Research suggests that genetics account for only about one-third1 of autoimmune disease factors. Environmental triggers, diet and lifestyle may also be responsible. Why? Researchers seem to think it has to do with our dendritic cells. These alarms of the immune system can send out a “red alert” to stimulate immunity, or a “calm down” message that tones down excessive immunity that can damage the body....

When relaxation is your end goal, breath becomes your most important ally. Simply taking deeper, more controlled breaths can be enough to lower your cortisol levels1, since breathing into the diaphragm can stimulate the vagus nerve, which kickstarts your body’s parasympathetic response. Another in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that just 25 minutes of mindful meditation over a three-day span regulated participants’ cortisol response and reduced self-reported psychological stress. Below, an introduction to five meditation exercises that can help you use the power of the breath to relax and fall asleep more easily....