Here’s what you need to know about finding the right tarot deck, pulling cards, and deciphering their useful messages. Today, both tarot and oracle cards, which have fewer rules and a wider range of content, are still in heavy rotation among modern mystics (or anyone looking for a sneak peek into the future). The enlightened soul searcher has his or her pick of playing cards these days, with traditional decks like the Rider-Waite deck, first published in 1909, and any number of cool and creative decks that appeal to the individual....

Ever hear that Taureans are stubborn or immovable? Well, when a Taurus sets their mind to something, it’s going to happen. (But don’t rush them—Taureans move at a slow, steady pace, unlike the fast-and-furious Aries who come before them in the zodiac.) Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is the planet of love, beauty, art, peace, and harmony. Thanks to Venus’ sweet and sultry energy, Taureans are also known for their love of all things earthly and sensory....

So if you find yourself on that journey, you may have found that enhancing and caring for your gray hair takes some subtle differences. Including: what shampoo you select. Here’s a great place to start. But back to gray hair specifically: The first reason is that lighter hair hues (ahem, silver hair), can appear dull or brassy thanks to pollution, topicals, heat damage, and other stressors that can alter lighter shades....

While there’s no magic number for how much sleep we all need, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults get at least seven hours of shut-eye every day. The quality of your sleep is essential too, and you’ll want to spend around 20% of your snooze in deep REM sleep, where most dreams occur, memories are consolidated, and the brain recharges. It sounds doable enough, but busy schedules, stressful routines, and other facets of modern life mean that about one-third of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep1 on a consistent basis, and 70 million Americans2 suffer from sleep issues, according to the CDC....

Research1 shows that there are multiple factors that impact sleep quality in kids—and according to Seema Bonney, M.D., founder and medical director of the Anti-Aging & Longevity Center of Philadelphia, “Sleep is especially important for toddlers, since it’s crucial for their growth and development.” Bonney notes that there are a few considerations to take (more on these later) when deciding between a toddler bed or a twin bed, and ultimately, only you will know which option is best-suited for you and your tot....

The increase in the hormone estrogen through orgasm, as well as the physical activity involved in sex, can promote healthy skin, hair, and overall healthy aging. We chatted with holistic dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D., to explain some of the beauty benefits of sex: Overall, she says estrogen promotes skin health, hair health, and vitality. “It also plays a role in supporting normal skin barrier function, maintaining skin hydration, keeping oil gland production at bay, improving wound healing, and modulating inflammation2,” she adds....

Extensive research has proven medium-firm mattresses provide exceptional pain-relieving benefits for those living with chronic pain or any lower-back pain. A 2003 study concluded that medium-firm mattresses can significantly reduce lower-back pain1. Additionally, a 2021 systematic review in the Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology found that when compared to soft, firm, and custom-inflated mattresses, medium-firm mattresses came out on top in improving sleep quality overall. Intrigued? Below, hear from experts on who should sleep on a medium-firm mattress and find our picks for the best medium-firm mattresses of 2022....