Maybe you’re tempted to reach for a bottled energy drink or go on another coffee run. But instead of putting a bandage on your persistent fatigue issues, remedy the problem once and for all. Avoid sugary and processed foods, as these treats provide you with only short bursts of energy. For sustained energy throughout the day, research shows you should fill your diet with whole grains and proteins. Both of these foods take longer for your body to break down....

Base your desire to be in your relationship on your present experience, not on some future idea of what you want it to be. Don’t let fantasy bonds keep you in a relationship that’s going nowhere. When we feel pressured to maintain a certain emotional equilibrium around our partners, we breed secondary emotions—guilt, shame, and anxiety—for experiencing anything other than happiness and calm. Inevitably, life will throw more things than just happiness and calm your way, so it’s important to feel safe feeling those less comfortable emotions in the presence of your partner....

And it’s not just the next-day drowsiness that is a problem. Over time, poor quality and inadequate amounts of sleep can impact cardiovascular and metabolic health1 outcomes. Prioritizing good, restorative sleep is a crucial component of overall health. So, let’s dive into what could be stopping you from getting a good night’s sleep and the appropriate steps to take to fix it. Here are some of the top offenders that might be getting between you and some sweet (restorative) dreams: All electronics, including your cellphone, TV, and laptop, emit what’s called blue light....

Make space for your friend or loved one to talk about their experience. Let them know “I’m here to listen,” or “I want to better understand what you’re going through right now,” and “I’m here for you despite what depression might be telling you.” By letting someone who is depressed know you have some idea of the magnitude of their pain, you can help them feel understood, supported, and validated. It’s also important to let them know you care and are here for them....

But for a thoughtful, critical analysis of a formula—and its potential efficacy—there’s no one better to turn to than a cosmetic chemist, like Krupa Koestline. Cosmetic chemists are the folks actually doing the very arduous task of creating the products we so dearly love. Cosmetic chemists know what ingredients play nicely together, what sort of preservative system is needed for different types of formulas, and how to build a robust product that addresses the sought-after effect....

In the case of air, you’ve got Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Here, we look at what it really means to be an air sign, plus how to find balance if you have a lot of air in your chart. As such, the AstroTwins explain that Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius can come off a bit cerebral, and even air-headed, but the truth is they just love exploring new things (from ideas to people to places)....

Allosexuality is a fairly new term, which means not everyone will immediately recognize it or its importance, and this often leads to misconceptions. Hodder-Shipp says one of the main misconceptions linked to allosexuality is that the term itself is unnecessary because of “the incorrect and harmful assumption that all people experience consistent sexual desire and attraction, and because it’s the norm, it doesn’t necessitate a label.” “Simply put, allosexual is the opposite of asexual, and the term was created quite intentionally—if there’s language to describe a person who feels little to no sexual attraction, then there also should be language to describe a person who consistently does feel sexual attraction,” they explain....