So when influencer Bethany Ugarte—better known to her 317,000 Instagram followers as @lilsipper—posted her go-to constipation remedy, the internet’s reaction was as swift as a sufferer’s digestive tract was not. Ugarte’s solution was shockingly simple and involved just three ingredients: “Slice an orange and generously coat with cayenne pepper and cinnamon,” she wrote in the post’s caption. “Eat the entire thing (rind and all—the skin contains essential oils that facilitate). Be sure to wash the outside prior to slicing....

The way each member of a couple answers that question has a significant impact on how happy the relationship is, according to recent research. A study published in the 1Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy1 found more power-balanced couples tend to have higher-quality relationships, though the reasons might be different for men and women. The members of these couples were individually asked about who they thought had the most power in the relationship, including who has more say between the two of them, who controls decision-making, who usually has more say in whether they have sex, and who has more dominant personality traits....

But if the sudden rise in the popularity of kale taught us anything, it’s that the most overlooked greens are sometimes the most nutritious. Despite being somewhat neglected, dandelions have a lot to offer. So, if you’re used to only interacting with this plant when ripping these bad boys out of your yard all spring, read on to learn about how they are a unique botanical with a lot of health potential....

When sexual partners make this intentional decision, it means they forgo condoms, dental dams, internal condoms, and other kinds of preventive barriers during oral, anal, and vaginal sex and any kind of sexual touching. It can also mean the partners choose to share sex toys together without a barrier. Because you exchange bodily fluids such as secretions, semen, ejaculate, and blood or saliva, fluid bonding increases the chances of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)....

Studies, too, show that regular facial massages do help improve skin quality. For example, one study showed1 that daily facial rolling for only five minutes improved blood flow to the face. In another2, patients overwhelmingly reported feeling tighter, more supple skin after regular massages. “I think it makes sense that facial gua sha caught on first. Everyone is looking for a beauty fix, and it’s an easier, less scary thing to try,” says Katie Brindle, founder of Hayo’u, a London-based holistic skin care brand....

As I settled into my new life in Paris, I decided the best way to adapt would be to live like the locals. It didn’t take long before I was enjoying four-hour dinners with cheese and dessert courses, replacing evening runs with glasses of rosé on the terrace, and stopping almost daily at the corner boulangerie for freshly baked baguettes that could seduce almost anyone within a two-block radius. While I can’t claim to have solved the mystery, I can share five ways French women know how to live right—and in the process stay thin and happy: The French also don’t deprive or restrict themselves from occasional indulgences....

Of the different omega-3s out there, three are probably the most well-known: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). Each is a little different and has its own unique roles in the body. Here’s what the latest research and top experts have to say about how much omega-3s to aim for, who might need more than others, and your best options for meeting your needs. Here’s the deal: There is an established daily nutritional requirement (aka adequate intake or “AI”) for ALA, the omega-3 you’ll find in plant sources like flaxseed, chia seeds, soy, and walnuts....