It was the fall after we graduated college, and I was struggling to function without the structure and routine that school provided. But my friend was right—most people I knew with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a lower GPA because they couldn’t pay attention in class or remember to do their homework. Her brother was a textbook example. During our decade-long friendship, I had seen how his symptoms affected his schoolwork, friendships, family dynamics, and more....

Inflammation in the body can cause or contribute to many debilitating, chronic illnesses—including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis1, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and even cancer2. That’s why, as a doctor and founder of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, I recommend my patients eat a diet focused on anti-inflammatory principles. Here, I share some of my top ways to optimize your diet, plus my go-to anti-inflammatory foods. To get your fill of fiber, seek out whole grains, fruits, and vegetables....

Of course, there’s not a ton of research surrounding the ingredient—so much of the purported benefits are not study-backed as of yet. However, there’s some evidence that apple cider vinegar might help your skin and body in a few ways. Here, learn about six benefits you might get by soaking in a therapeutic apple cider vinegar bath: Research suggests apple cider vinegar may help. In a 2018 study2, scientists found that the vinegar can inhibit growth of C....

I’ve also been under the impression that an OTC cream like Monistat or a prescription antifungal like fluconazole is the only acceptable treatment for yeast infections. But recently, I was listening to a podcast on which several women were talking about successfully using boric acid—yes, that white powder that’s often used as a pest killer and home cleaner—to not only treat yeast infections when other methods had failed but to do so quickly and gently....

Squirting is a colloquial term for a specific type of gushing ejaculatory response that some vagina owners can have during sex. Unfortunately, there’s been so little thorough research done on this relatively common sexual occurrence, so even the most basic questions about squirting don’t have clear-cut answers. For example: Can everyone do it? Here’s what we know. But some sex experts believe all people with vaginas can likely learn how to squirt with the right technique and under the right conditions....

Historically, cinnamon has also been used as a traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including bronchitis, and today, scientists are studying a wide range of medicinal uses for the spice, including the treatment of diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. In addition to cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon, Cinnamomum trees are also a source of essential oils, which are made from their bark, leaves, and even twigs. The good news: Cinnamon happens to be packed with antioxidants3, which stabilize free radicals....

While they’re not for everyone, clover lawns are pretty easy to start and a breeze to maintain. Here’s what to know about the pros and cons of this lawn type, and how to grow one for yourself. Clover was first brought into the U.S. from Europe in the 1600s and quickly started thriving across many parts of the country from there. “It grows well here—especially in disturbed areas like lawns,” says Nancy Lawson, naturalist and author of The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife....