For more than 17 years, I suffered from depression. I’ve been on all types of medication. Most recently, a combination of three: Wellbutrin, escitalopram, and Xanax. Medication had become part of my life, and I made peace with needing it. I understood there was a chemical imbalance in my brain, one I was likely born with, and accepted the reality of needing medication—quite possibly for the rest of my life. It wasn’t until after I stopped drinking, and my anxiety and depression began to ease, that I sought to understand the connection....

Here, two walking experts explain how to sneakily incorporate more steps into your routine and the benefits you’ll get from doing so. They also share tips for setting a realistic step goal (Spoiler: it’s not necessarily 10,000). Lace up and read on. Turns out, this common guideline was likely born in 1965 when a Japanese company created a device named Manpo-kei, which translates to“10,000 steps meter.” “The name was a marketing tool,” I-Min Lee, M....

Plus, having a fun, champagne-filled celebration with friends and family just might make the queasy feeling worth it. (After all, well-being is about balance!) However, your skin may beg to differ. To help you avoid dull, puffy, sallow skin the day after drinking, we asked a pro esthetician for the 101. Trust us, you’ll want to save this page for future reference. So, first and foremost, your goal should be to rehydrate the skin from the inside out and decrease inflammation....

Your game plan for a backyard garden will be different from that for a windowsill display. Here are some general rules of thumb for indoor and outdoor displays: If you don’t have one, check out Barbosa’s DIY self-watering strategy below. And of course, you could also ask a neighbor or friend to stop by and check in on your garden for you if there are any prized plants you’re worried about....

Oily scalp, heat damage, and/or otherwise sensitive strands are exactly why good hairstylists encourage less hair washing and more dry styling. The less washing it endures, the fewer oils it has to make. Slowly but surely, the natural oils in your hair achieve a balance, allowing your strands to be nourished, shaped, and styled. It’s a win-win. I’m also interested in learning how to let my hair dry naturally. If you’re a recovering heat-styler too, you understand....

Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world1, and over 85% of the global supply comes from Indonesia and Malaysia, although there are 42 countries that also make it, according to the World Wildlife Federation. It’s considered a low-cost oil because it often produces a greater yield than other vegetable oils with an overall lower cost of production. While this sounds good in theory, it can create some environmental issues when production gets out of hand (more on that later)....

Kitchari is considered the ultimate healing meal in Ayurveda because it’s simple, warming, and easy to digest. Here’s what you need to know about the ins and outs of a kitchari cleanse, including how to make a basic kitchari recipe from scratch. Eating only kitchari is a nice break from the hard-to-digest salads and smoothies that are popular these days. The soothing food is exactly what your body needs from time to time in order to cleanse, heal, and recover....