Magnesium plays a role in just about every important function in the body—energy production1, DNA protection, bone and heart health2, nerve signaling, muscle relaxation3 and control, stress management, mood, and more. Since magnesium’s absorption and benefits vary widely depending on its form, you need to make sure you’re picking the one that’s best for your needs. In fact, almost 50% of the U.S. population doesn’t get enough magnesium4 through their diet alone, so it is often taken through supplementation, either orally, transdermally (through the skin), and even through an IV....

The mechanisms that cause migraines are not fully understood, which is one reason why they’re so tough to treat. And many of the current drug regimens are slow to take effect, are not effective at all for up to 40 percent of users, or are designed for related conditions, such as high blood pressure rather than migraines themselves. Another issue: Migraines can recur frequently, making treating them with strong opioids and painkillers concerning and potentially dangerous....

I even took my love affair across the pond when I studied abroad in France during college. A solid month of cheese, bread, and cream-filled goodies. Let’s put it this way: I left the country after getting measured for a bridesmaid’s dress. When I returned, the dress wouldn’t zip. All of that was enough to convince me to give it shot. Plus, I’m a great student and I also like people-pleasing....

But beyond turmeric’s striking golden hue, the herb has a rich history rooted in ancient Ayurvedic medicine and is considered a superfood because it’s packed with healing properties. Thanks to its astounding antioxidant actions, there are so many benefits of turmeric. Native to India and Indonesia, turmeric is a multifaceted herb classified as “broad-spectrum,” meaning it can be used to promote various aspects of health and well-being. There are myriad studies pointing to the efficacy of turmeric and curcumin....

That’s because Lyme is the number one tick-borne illness in the United States, with an estimated 300,000 people diagnosed1 every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is a conservative estimate. This leaves many people struggling to manage their unrelenting chronic Lyme with no answers in sight when treatments for these other diseases don’t end up working. Symptoms of Lyme are global, spanning multiple body systems, especially the nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems....

Aside from being an eyesore, dust can cause allergic responses1 like red, watery eyes; a runny nose; itchy throat; and sneezing as it piles up at home. If you’re not sure how much you should be dusting or are unclear about the best dusting protocol (feather dusters—yea or nay?), here’s what a toxicologist and a green cleaning expert had to say on the matter. There’s no universal guideline for how often you should be dusting to prevent dust mites; it depends on your home....

Trust the world’s favorite organizer to turn a show all about folding and tidying into a viral hit. Dubbed by some to be “Netflix’s next Queer Eye,” the series spotlights one household per episode and follows its residents in their quest to find simplicity under piles and piles of stuff. It speaks to those of us looking to get organized in the new year, providing both entertainment (it’s hard not to fall in love with Kondo’s gentle, charming way of delivering harsh advice) and tangible tips on how to get better at letting go....