Either way, it can be frustrating and overwhelming when your brain isn’t firing the way it should be. When I have patients complain of brain fog (which is different from headaches), I immediately look into diet, as there are many things hidden in our daily meals that can contribute to slower-than-usual thinking. The main culprits are typically dairy, gluten, sugar, and many other additives to foods we ingest. The best way to alleviate brain fog with diet is to consume mostly whole foods, fresh produce, and to buy from local farms and gardens....

To put the question bluntly: Is this just a phase, or am I falling out of love with my partner? To an extent, uncertainty is normal. Every relationship has periods of ambivalence, according to Jane Greer, Ph.D., a family and marriage therapist based in New York City. Questioning the nature of your romantic feelings for your partner can be caused by a flurry of things, like a big change in your own personal life (such as a tragic loss or major career move), a difficult fight, or maybe developing a crush on someone else....

It’s not surprising; trying times challenge your ability to stay collected. The key is to find quick remedies for stress that are easily accessible to you, like squeezing a stress ball, taking a supplement, or treating yourself to some aromatherapy to help ease your mind and calm your senses.* The ancient Egyptians and Greeks used essential oils to for a variety of ailments, and according to the history documented by the International Federation of Aromatherapists, early civilizations even used aromatherapy to ward off evil spirits....

For the most part, I figured my gas stove was safe to use, as long as I remembered to turn on my exhaust fan. Then a peer-reviewed study was published last week estimating that nearly 13% of childhood asthma cases could be linked to living with a gas stove. A light bulb went off, and I started to realize the impact a gas stove could have on my health. If I owned my apartment, I may have been tempted to make the swap to an electric stove....

You can’t fall asleep, let alone catch the quality zzz’s that are crucial for your well-being. You’re frustrated, you’re exhausted—but there’s one option that you may not have considered yet to promote a peaceful night of rest: the best CBD gummies for sleep.* Instead, these phytocannabinoids are thought to interact with cannabinoid receptors in unique ways to help promote a steadier mood and better stress management.* As a result, many people think CBD helps you fall asleep—but it’s often just a side effect of your body’s more relaxed state from introducing balancing and calm-promoting phytocannabinoids into the endocannabinoid system....

While sleeping in the same bed as your partner has its benefits, finding a mattress you both love can feel daunting. If one of you prefers a soft mattress but the other needs firmer support, hunting for something that makes everyone happy takes a little more effort. The good news is, there are a ton of great options out there! We did the legwork to narrow it down and rounded up a few of the best mattresses for couples on the market today that will have you snoozing happily ever after....

That being said, it’s never too early to be proactive about protecting your brain and optimizing cognitive longevity. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to nourish your noggin, from prioritizing sleep to eating an antioxidant-rich diet. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter (i.e., signaling molecule) involved in basic cognitive processes, while phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid (i.e., fatty-acid-containing molecule) that’s necessary for healthy cell membranes. Essentially, choline “feeds major metabolic pathways for brain function and structure,” integrative neurologist Romie Mushtaq, M....