In addition to being convenient (that’s right: no more having to run to a massage therapist every time you need some relaxation or relief), massage cushions have positive effects on your health. A 2016 study found that massage therapy can greatly help with pain management1, and additional research discovered a correlation between long-term massage therapy and lower blood pressure2. More recent studies have shown chair massages can help reduce stress3. Since finding the right massage cushion may feel like a daunting task, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you....

With all the higher-end mattresses out there, it can be difficult to decide which brands are worth the price tag. To help save you time and make sure your investment in your new mattress is an investment in your health, comfort, and longevity, we’ve rounded up the best luxury mattresses available today. Each design has different materials and benefits, so there’s something to satisfy every sleeping position and preference. Before we get into our picks, let’s learn what science and experts have to say about how the right mattress can support your health....

This phenomenon is called aphantasia—and it’s a relatively mysterious neurological condition whereby people are unable to visualize things in their heads. Here’s what the little research we have on it has found so far, plus how to find out whether you have it. When someone with aphantasia does try to imagine something, they simply can’t and instead see a void of darkness. Neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M....

Still, fresh, natural makeup is his M.O. A healthy, hydrated canvas is the bedrock of any radiant makeup look, which is exactly why he started his own clean skin care line, Leland Francis (the name pays homage to his great grandfather, who established the Western Oklahoma farm where Peña was raised). Each nourishing formula serves as the perfect prep step for a stunning face beat—would you expect anything less from a seasoned makeup pro?...

While fruit and dairy provide natural sources of sugar, I’m talking about added sweeteners here. Wherever you look in the grocery store or restaurants, sugar and sugar substitutes are added to just about everything—it’s in nut butter, condiments, kombucha, crackers, popcorn, and most everything else that comes in a package. These ingredients go by many names, even super-healthy-sounding euphemisms, so it can be hard to even recognize sugar in all its varying forms....

In fact, olives pack such a healthy punch that working more of them into your diet is one of those no-brainer health-boosters nobody should miss out on. With all the varieties there are to choose from—roughly 500 or so—there is an olive to suit virtually every taste. Better yet, those delicious polyphenols help cut oxidative stress in the brain and can help boost memory. In other words, olives are also a great way to feed your head....

The Major Arcana cards depict the Fool’s Journey as he learns lessons along his path—and when pulled during a tarot reading, they represent an overarching theme and nudge us to think about the bigger picture, astrologist and tarotist Bess Matassa previously explained to mbg. The Major Arcana cards are also often complex and significant, and their appearance will influence the entire reading. If you pull one or more in a multi-card pull, you’ll want to pay close attention....