I was 25 years old, my grandmother was dying, and my Adderall use was quickly becoming an addiction. I was in a world of debt, and losing friends fast. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, the man I loved started cheating on me and my relationship ended in violence. I would constantly attract men who did not appreciate my value because I did not appreciate my own self-worth at the time....

I was 25 years old, my grandmother was dying, and my Adderall use was quickly becoming an addiction. I was in a world of debt, and losing friends fast. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, the man I loved started cheating on me and my relationship ended in violence. I would constantly attract men who did not appreciate my value because I did not appreciate my own self-worth at the time....

Many couples are suddenly finding themselves stuck at home 24/7 with their partners right now due to social distancing measures. A hearty round of applause to all the couples who’ve thus been having a lot more sex these days because of all the extra time they’re spending together. Good for you guys. If you’ve fallen into the lattermost camp up until now, quarantining has probably not been treating you kindly. But here’s the thing: You really shouldn’t have to put up with forgoing your solo sex practice, especially at a time like this when we need all the self-care we can get....

While buying organic kale is one way to avoid pesticide consumption, some people have floated the idea that it may still contain toxic heavy metals. Recent research hasn’t backed up the claims, but without a proper understanding, the statements may sound scary. To help make sense of it, let’s talk heavy metals: where they come from, what to do about them, and what it all means for our kale consumption. Arsenic is predominantly found in its organic form in rice, other grains, and vegetables....

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....

So, in those extra snooze minutes, you probably won’t be hitting Stage 3 and getting any more restful sleep. In other words, you might as well just get out of bed when the alarm goes off. As holistic psychiatrist Ellen Vora, M.D. explains, “There are better ways to get rest.” Adding that with the snooze button, “Nobody wins. You’re not getting great rest, and you’re also not having a leisurely, relaxed morning....

Here’s what you need to know about kelp, its health benefits, and how to take it as a supplement. Kelp plays an important role in the underwater ecosystem. Kelp forests, which grow primarily on the Pacific Coast, provide food and shelter for thousands of fish and marine mammal species. Kelp is also one of the fastest-growing plants on earth and can grow as much as 300 feet in a single year, meaning it can feed and shelter a lot of fish....