More specifically, cognitive health plays a major role in your brain span and longevity. But as we get older, cognitive functions tend to change and shift. Here, learn how to maintain and protect crucial neurological processes—no matter your age. This includes a range of critical brain functions1, such as attention, reasoning, reaction time, and memory. It also includes your ability to process information, navigate relationships, and develop plans and conclusions, adds Rowin....

Cleaning and drying your comforter is, of course, necessary for hygienic reasons, but it also makes your entire bed feel that much more comforting (pun intended). While it’s recommended to wash sheets on a weekly basis, the general rule of thumb for bulkier bedding like comforters and duvets is two to three times a year—maybe even once a season if you want to hit all points of your seasonal cleaning refresh....

With pregnancy comes many choices regarding your lifestyle and health. (These, of course, are between you and your doctor—and as long as your health care practitioner thinks you and the baby are healthy, that’s all that matters.) But a big part of this is diet: As there are many challenges with conducting studies on pregnant women, the research regarding what diet is best limited. However, the scientific consensus is that if you are otherwise healthy, sticking to a nutritious vegan diet is fine1....

We tapped experts to get the scoop on this professional hair removal service—including whether it’s actually a safe procedure to try. Keep reading to find out what laser hair removal is, whether it’s safe for you, the side effects, and other hair removal options if you aren’t ready to get up the gumption just yet. Winnie Moses, M.D., a board-certified medical aesthetics doctor and founder of Parfaire Medical Aesthetics in Los Angeles, says laser hair removal targets hairs that are in their active growth phase....

While I’ve opened the (freezer) door to a few frozen staples that make it easier to eat a nutrient-packed meal on a budget—like frozen fruits and vegetables—I still adamantly avoid the frozen food section at my local grocery store. You won’t catch me munching on a late-night frozen pizza or mac ’n’ cheese, as they’ve always tasted subpar to the items that I could cook myself. I’ve never been happier to eat my words (literally)....

They’re not the only omegas out there, though—and the next best-known essential fatty acids, omega-6s, don’t have quite as sunny a reputation. Omega-6s aren’t inherently bad. In fact, your body needs some omega-6s (in fact, there’s a daily nutritional requirement for omega-6 linoleic acid1 because our body can’t synthesize it). However, there’s a very legitimate reason these other omegas have found themselves in the hot seat lately. Here’s what to know about these somewhat confusing fats....

A new survey of over 1,000 people conducted by online therapy service Basis identified the most common causes of stress within a relationship. Here are the top three ways our love lives can stress out—and what to do about them: Here’s what to do about it: Here’s what to do about it: Talk to your partner about the way you’re feeling. Tell them you’re not feeling sustained and valued enough in your relationship and see how they respond....