A major step? Fighting oxidative stress, one of the primary contributors to aging. Our bodies have natural ways of keeping free radicals in check, though. Plus, free radicals aren’t necessarily malicious. In low to moderate amounts, they can lend a hand. For instance, white blood cells called phagocytes make and store free radicals2. If unwelcome invaders come around, the phagocytes can come to our defense by unleashing free radicals. The issue is when there are too many, which can break down cellular structures, including DNA and cell membranes3....

The vitamin is mainly involved in metabolic processes like cell signaling, hormone balance, and gene expression, says Gonzalez. It’s also the most prevalent fat-soluble vitamin in the skin3—making it essential for maintaining skin health. Naturally, your body cannot produce vitamin E, so you need to ingest it through your diet or supplementation. Most people get enough vitamin E4 through the diet, so true deficiency is quite rare. (It’s found in sources like almonds, wheat bran, sunflower seeds, spinach, and broccoli....

It should be noted, however, that dark green can mean something a little different from emerald. When it comes to auras, this color is associated with jealousy, pride, and feeling like a victim. “They can compare themselves to others. They may also find it difficult to take criticism because it feels like an attack,” Hira says. “They may have a victim mindset, focusing on blaming others rather than taking responsibility for themselves....

If you’re looking to get rid of old CDs or DVDs, the trash can should be the last resort. Since these discs are made mostly of durable polycarbonate plastics, they’ll take thousands, if not millions, of years to decompose in landfills. Though slightly time-consuming, you can list them on community resale platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist (or BuyNothing or freecycle if you’re not looking to make money off of them)....

When my dating clients ask me what’s most important regarding similar values and lifestyles, they are often surprised when, along with values related to politics and social issues, I always mention food—especially when one of them practices mindful, healthy eating, and the other doesn’t and won’t consider it. It’s not about specific food choices, i.e., whether you’re vegan or vegetarian, doing keto or paleo, or whatever specific eating practices you each might have....

“They motivate us to act,” says Emma Carpenter, M.A., a marriage and family therapist at A Better Life Therapy. “In the days of hunters and gatherers, emotions were used as a way to protect ourselves from predators and the elements.” Even though we’re far from those hunter-gatherer days, emotions are still helpful because they tell us what’s good for us and what’s bad for us. What can push emotions into unhealthy territory is a lack of understanding about how to cope with them....

Not only do these delivery services bring meals, or the ingredients to make meals, right to your door, but they also take the guesswork out of calculating macros since it’s already been done for you. And if you’re worried about food quality, don’t be. The best low-carb meal delivery services use organic or local ingredients while also prioritizing sustainability by using mostly recyclable packaging. Below, find our favorites for those cutting down their carbohydrate intake....