Collagen’s role in the body is both simple and complex (at the cellular level): 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 (So, for example, it keeps skin looking young and supple).* However, we must note that collagen is not a complete protein—meaning it’s low in or does not contain all 9 of the essential amino acids (which are phenylalanine, valine, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, methionine, histidine, leucine, and lysine) that the body can’t produce itself....

We turned to the experts: Below, derms explain whether castor oil can help you look dolled-up and doe-eyed, and how to apply it for the best results. Though the actual clinical evidence is lacking, there is scientific weight behind the ingredient itself: Castor oil’s main compound is ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The oil also contains vitamin E, which can also help protect those hairs from environmental aggressors....

Historically, cinnamon has also been used as a traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including bronchitis, and today, scientists are studying a wide range of medicinal uses for the spice, including the treatment of diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. In addition to cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon, Cinnamomum trees are also a source of essential oils, which are made from their bark, leaves, and even twigs. The good news: Cinnamon happens to be packed with antioxidants3, which stabilize free radicals....

According to certified couples’ therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC, while there’s “no numerical time window you can give for when exactly to date again after a divorce, future relationships tend to do better if you take some months—or even as long as a year—to really experience the loss of your marriage.” This is, in part, due to the time it takes to fully move on. “Even if you’re glad the marriage is over, there are still losses to grieve that may not be self-evident,” she notes—the loss of trust in your own romantic choices, for example....

According to the recently released annual poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), two concerns tied for first place of what we are most anxious about: Keeping our families safe and finances, which 66% of Americans reported they were somewhat or very anxious about. These topped health, politics, and relationships with friends and co-workers. “The poll results reinforce the fact that basic needs, such as personal safety or finances, have a large impact on a person’s mental well-being,” said APA president Altha Stewart, M....

Aside from supporting your gut health and alleviating gas and bloat, probiotics have also been linked to a myriad of science-backed health benefits, including a healthy immune system, weight management, skin health, and mood. (Learn about how probiotics benefit men specifically here. ) Another study of 60 participants with an H. pylori infection found that symptoms of antibiotic-related diarrhea and nausea improved within 14 days. Researchers from another study3 gave 47 participants a similar probiotic-rich drink and found that while there were slight improvements initially, the most significant improvements didn’t happen until week four....

While these techniques may previously have been reserved for professional athletes, doctor’s offices, and people with a lot of money to burn, devices such as sauna blankets, at-home infrared saunas, cold plunges, and cold therapy machines are blowing the recovery space right open. That’s not to say this equipment all comes cheap, but thanks to the explosive rise of these at-home techniques, hot and cold recovery are becoming way more accessible, even mainstream, with no sign of slowing down any time soon....