And, of course, there’s the famous factoid that hyaluronic acid can hold 1,000 times its own weight in water1: It’s referenced so much in skin care, we might as well slap the slogan on a T-shirt and send it out to the fan base. It is a humectant, so it gives an immediate improvement in the way the skin looks—less ashy, dry, dull," holistic dermatologist Cybele Fishman, M.D., told us about the beloved ingredient....

For a lot of us, this means taking a second look at our mattress. If you’re sharing a bed with a partner (or a pet!) and don’t have space for a king-sized model, you might want to consider an Olympic queen mattress. Since quality sleep is essential to ensure you’re protecting your heart health, blood sugar3, mood4, muscle recovery5, and more, we spoke with experts to determine how to select the right mattress....

While some people might be naturally stronger in one of the four clairs (and you can find out which clair is strongest for you using this quiz), everyone can improve their intuition and experiment with new methods. Messages that arrive clairaudiently for clients during readings are usually straightforward, like “wait until after graduation” or “ask for a monthly retainer.” Clairaudience often offers short messages, like Yoda from Star Wars. Sometimes the message will be only one word or number....

According to the National Sleep Foundation, “good” sleep quality means falling asleep within about 30 minutes, staying sound asleep throughout the night (with a maximum of one mid-sleep wake-up), and being able to drift back to sleep within 20 minutes of that one awakening. Just like light, noise can quickly disrupt the sleep experience. While sound machines can help drown out loud appliances or car horns and provide meditation and background noise, those who are easily disturbed by sounds like traffic, pets or partners might benefit from headphones....

Beyond finding the right room temperature for sleep, taking steps like investing in cooler pajamas, and reconsidering your sheets are all great ways to keep your body temperature down, similar to the way our bodies evolved over time. On top of all of these shifts, adding the best cooling comforters to your bed setup is a surefire way to stay cool even as temperatures rise (either from the shift to summer or a radiator on full-blast in the middle of winter)....

While thin mattresses, also often referred to as low-profile mattresses, are sometimes written off as uncomfortable, it turns out there are plenty of high-quality options available. So rest assured, whether you’re looking for a thin mattress out of desire or necessity, you won’t have to sacrifice comfort. Read on for our picks of the best thin mattresses for all budgets, living spaces, and sleepers. Thin mattresses usually contain only one or two layers of material inside, while thicker options often have several....

Every diet I tried ended up the same way. There would be a whole list of foods I wasn’t allowed to eat. I’d follow the diet to the letter. I’d lose a little weight through sheer brute force and willpower. Then there would come an inevitable point when I couldn’t take it anymore and I’d have a huge binge. Whatever weight I had lost on the diet would come back in a matter of days, and a week later I’d be 5 pounds heavier than when I started the diet....