Sure, it’s great for all your DIY craft projects, but it’s not so fun when your skin resembles the same fragile texture. But crepeyness isn’t as inevitable as you may think; here’s everything you need to know about what causes crepey skin, plus how to prevent it and enjoy firm-looking skin for as long as possible. The skin looks wrinkled, fragile, and fine; “It may also sag or feel loose,” says board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M....

Today, researchers, longevity experts, and sleep specialists are diving deep into the impact rest and recovery have on every aspect of our lives—with brands like Oura offering tangible solutions for viewing your own sleep data so you can optimize your routine and take better control of your day. And right now, you can grab the Oura ring for $50 off, plus get your first month of membership for free in the brand’s biggest, and only, sale of the year....

For example, if you believe you’re facing some scalp dryness, you might lay on the moisturizing scalp masks and oil treatments. But if your issue is dandruff, well, applying more oil to the scalp may only increase the number of itchy scales. And vice versa: If you swap in a purifying, salicylic acid shampoo to mitigate dandruff symptoms, the flakes might just multiply if you’re really dealing with a dry scalp....

Here’s how to mix a blend of your favorite scents and spray your way to a fresher home. Scented sprays can bring potentially harmful compounds like benzene1, formaldehyde2, toluene, m,p-xylene1, and phthalates into your home, so if you are going with store-bought, read the brand’s materials carefully and look for transparent blends that explain what ingredients are being used and why. For example, many brands list essential oils’ specific compounds, so you can better identify any potential irritant—this is a good thing and can help users understand if the product is right for them....

But not all popular remedies are what they’re touted to be. And we believe it’s always important to think critically about what works and what doesn’t. So let’s look into the research, shall we? Now, the theory behind hair supplements really comes down to internal structural support. Let’s explain: Hair is made up of keratin1, a type of protein that consists of about 18 amino acids2 including cysteine, proline, threonine, leucine, and arginine....

Another good indication of how to properly store your probiotic is how it was stored when you bought it. If you found it in the refrigerated section of your local health food store, or it was shipped from the manufacturer with an ice pack, chances are, it’ll probably need to stay refrigerated. On the other hand, if your probiotics use shelf-stable technology, the label will say that, too. Many manufacturers even add some extra information about the proper way to store nonrefrigerated probiotics to extend their shelf-life....

That said, as is the case with most solutions, exercise doesn’t work for everyone. In some cases, working out can actually trigger or intensify anxiety—which is, we assume, the opposite of what we all want. Of course, everyone is different (surprise!), which makes this topic a bit tricky. A workout that stokes one person’s anxiety could be totally fine for another, and some people with anxiety can do any type of workout and feel fine....