But what is liquid collagen, anyway? And how does it compare to the trusty powder we all know and love? Here, we tapped experts for their honest thoughts. As a simplified overview of what collagen does for the body, it helps make up the structure of our skin, bone, cartilage, and muscle, with the purpose of helping tissues be more elastic and withstand stretching. We get into more thoroughly in this guide to collagen in the body, so read more there if you’re interested in getting into the details....

In just three days, you can begin your journey of microbiome health for life. Of course, like any habit, it will take more than three days to achieve significant results; this three-day reboot is to provide the tools that you need for a lifelong shift in your diet, your health, and your mood. Because your brain is composed primarily of fat, you need healthy fats to support your brain. Healthy fats are first and foremost those found in nature....

Here’s what to know about middle child syndrome, whether you’re a middle child or you’re raising one. As Paulette Sherman, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Dating From the Inside Out explains to mbg, many of the characteristics we associate with birth order today mirror what Adler described in this early theory. They include the following: When considering why middle children are the way they are, one comprehensive book by two therapists titled The Middle Generation Syndrome notes, “If there are only three children, the first gets to be the oldest and the youngest gets to be the baby....

After a year defined by all the things we were missing, it’s safe to say that we all deserve to exercise our right to self-love. So in 2021, we’re flipping the script to introduce a new approach to the way we eat—we call it mindful feasting. But what does it mean to “mindfully feast”? It means treating yourself to the foods that bring you joy, nourish you with the good stuff, and—most importantly—make your taste buds sing....

This means that you need to turn that sucker around and read its ingredients list to get a sense of what’s really in it. Many conventional detergents contain chemicals that can linger on clothes and aggravate your skin. (Here’s your guide to the ones to avoid.) If these chemicals don’t completely biodegrade, they can also contribute to water pollution. To name names, research shows that certain surfactants—compounds that help detergents remove dirt from the surface of clothing—in particular can pose a threat to aquatic life2....

Neck wrinkles, neck lines, or “tech neck” (whatever you want to call it) can either look like deeper horizontal lines that wrap around like a choker or smaller, thinner, lighter lines that are more prevalent on the sides. Why do we get lines here, and what can you do about it? Well, some of the reasons you may find lines here are your classics, while others are entirely modern. As for solutions, we have you covered there, too....

The OMAD diet involves eating one large meal within one hour and then fasting for the remaining 23. While the OMAD diet naturally leads to calorie restriction, its benefits come more from autophagy, a cellular process that clears waste from the body and helps improve overall health and longevity. If you’re considering working OMAD into your life, understanding the benefits and the risks can help you make the decision that’s right for you....