People who experience high levels of empathy might label themselves as “highly sensitive,” meaning their energy is affected by the emotional states of those around them. You might have walked into a room after an argument and felt the tension in the room, or you may have watched a movie and found yourself crying when a character experiences a sad event. In those moments, you’re experiencing empathy. Because of our past experiences, many of us do not develop a stable sense of what makes us us....

Though actually using body wash is relatively self-explanatory, there are a few ways to get the most out of your cleansing product. We’re here to give you a few tips and tricks to do just that, some of which may surprise you. Let’s go into it. A quick expert note on the topic: “Bar soaps’ pH levels are between nine and 10, while our slightly acidic pH skin level is between four and five,” board-certified dermatologist Zenovia Gabriel, M....

Historically, feng shui has roots in Taoism and Buddhism. However, elements of it are palpable in every culture across time. For instance, these days we can all feel the difference between a New York City apartment and a quiet hidden cabin in the forest, and we understand that our surroundings greatly affect our energy. The most important objects to place in the command position are the bed, desk, and stove (read more about how to maximize the feng shui in your kitchen here)....

Many people are quick to exit a relationship as soon as these feelings crop up, assuming they’re signs the relationship has run its course. However, according to one therapist, feeling unhappy in a relationship doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to jump ship. “We won’t be [happy] 100% of the time anywhere in our lives,” she points out. For example, you might be working your absolute dream job, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some days or some periods when the work is stressful or mundane....

But physiologically speaking, it might be generally better to have sex in the morning because many people’s bodies have higher levels of testosterone and estrogen, two hormones that influence sexual desire1, at the start of the day. That means you may be more in the mood and potentially able to have more satisfying sex in the morning. RELATED STORY: Sex And The Mind: How To Hack Your Brain For Better Sex For men and people with penises, testosterone levels replenish overnight and thus tend to be at their highest in the morning and at their lowest at night....

Protein powders have been around for more years than you or I have been alive, combined. Some claim that whey was discovered over 8,000 years ago by cheesemakers (is there anything they can’t do?). Admittedly, I was not there, so I don’t know anything about that, but in my lifetime, I’ve seen us discover and rediscover every type of protein out there and bounce between them like a steel sphere in a pinball machine....

Now, it is a stretch to link consumption of salmon directly to results seen from Mediterranean diet research, however, it does show how inclusion of seafood like salmon, can fit into an overall healthful eating pattern and there are major health benefits linked to that way of eating. Overall, research shows that consumption of omega-3s1 are associated with cardiovascular health, cancer prevention,cognitive health, and protection from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Salmon’s synergistic combination of omega-3s, calcium, and vitamin D may also hold the key to strong bones2....