The National Geographic fellow has discovered the five places around the globe—which he famously dubbed the “Blue Zones”—where people live the longest and are the healthiest. He studied these Blue Zones extensively (sitting on a stool in old ladies’ kitchens in Sardinian peasant villages, he fondly remembers) and noticed more than a few common patterns between these well-aged populations. “If you were to ask me if there’s a supplement you should take to live longer, I’d say yes,” he says....

As he explains, this type isn’t one to take themselves too seriously or box themself in with too much structure. Rather, he notes, they have a lighthearted approach that leans toward spontaneity and fun. “They are generally very easy to connect with and fun to be around,” Hackston says, adding they also like to learn by doing. Think Joey from Friends, or Dolly Parton, a famous example of an ESFP. They’re not necessarily the people you’d entrust a really important business project to—but you would include them in your plans whenever you want to ensure a good time is had....

Hemp oil extract, on the other hand, is an oil that’s made from the stalk, and/or flowers of the hemp plant and is rich in beneficial cannabinoid compounds. (It should not be confused with hemp seed oil, an omega-3 rich culinary oil made from pressed hemp seeds that does not contain cannabinoids.) CBD isolate oil, on the other hand, is an isolated extraction of one particular cannabinoid, cannabidiol. So the main difference between hemp oil and CBD oil is that CBD oil contains one type of cannabinoid, while hemp oil has a variety of them....

Understanding how you digest your food can make it easier to comprehend why the body reacts as it does, and fueling yourself with certain ingredients can leave you lacking in energy much more quickly than other meals. From your first bite to the trip to the bathroom, we got to the bottom of everything you need to know (and likely more) about the inner workings of your digestive system. Once you’ve taken your first bite, the saliva in your mouth both moistens and helps digest food, for example amylase for carbohydrates and starches....

If you’re taking a prenatal multivitamin or want to complement your prenatal vitamin with some healthy omega-3s, it’s a really good idea to see if it contains a solid amount (more on that later) of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). This marine-derived omega-3 fatty acid has been linked to healthy fetal growth and development1, along with a slew of other perks for you and your growing baby.* While some biological properties overlap (i....

“Sleep follows the rise and fall of the human body core temperature cycle,” explains Breus. When your core temperature hits its peak, a quarter to half a degree Celsius drop signals the brain to tell the pineal gland (a pea-shaped gland in the brain that regulates some hormonal activity) to produce melatonin, which Breus says, is “the key that starts the engine for sleep.” Parasympathetic tone increases, while sympathetic tone decreases, all while a cascade of hormones, neurotransmitters, and amino acids also produce the melatonin needed to fall asleep, Breus says, adding that a simultaneous accumulation of adenosine, a natural compound that relaxes blood flow and heartbeat, also contributes to the body’s sudden wash of sleepiness....

Daunting as it might be, it’s still possible to find the job you love or at least be on the path toward a more fulfilling career. As springtime transforms the earth from barren grays and browns into tapestries of green and carpets of wildflowers, we are reminded that life is about renewal and reinvention. It’s in the cycle of the seasons and our DNA as human beings. We are constantly evolving to find new ways....