Some people move through these five cycles quietly. Others feel compelled to act out a (potentially explosive) drama. Many of us do a little of both. However they manifest, these developmental stages are built into our relationships. The first stage, fueled by a delicious and powerful love potion, is marked by changes in the brain chemistry itself. People become obsessed with the wonder and delight of their new partner. We see only the best in our lover....

According to Khurana, nail-biting behaviors can start in childhood, and some research even suggests that it may be genetic. But it’s not certain whether this type of behavior is learned and imitated or a built-in innate feature. If your picking habit is a conscious behavior that happens when you experience intense negative emotions, “try to understand that something is affecting you in the moment that needs to be released,” says Michaela Chatzimanoli, a clinical psychologist at SkinPick....

And as we get older, mature and settle into our own choices and routines, we often tend to think That’s just the way I am, without remembering how much of a role our childhood observations played in the equation. I’d argue that we all ought to take a moment to think for a bit, and ask where we stand. Think of your career, your love life, or things you want in the future and consider this: what do I really want?...

While leave-in conditioners may sound self-explanatory, there’s certainly a method to reap all of their wonderful benefits. To follow, hair experts explain exactly what to do—and what to avoid—when it comes to leave-in conditioner. Let’s get into it. These products are used to restore hydration, increase shine, aid the detangling process, and even provide other benefits such as heat and UV protection, Stollmeyer says. Think of it like a hair mask that’s formulated to be left in....

Magnesium is a mineral that plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions1 in the body. It regulates processes ranging from blood pressure and energy production to muscle relaxation and blood sugar balance—just to name a few. We already know that taking a magnesium supplement can promote better, deeper sleep2, and emerging research is finding that it could be helpful for easing stress and anxiousness too.* “Magnesium deficiency is not uncommon in the U....

INFPs are among the rarest types, at around 1% of the population, according to Dario Nardi, Ph.D., a personality expert and author of Neuroscience of Personality. Female INFPs also outnumber male INFPs two to one, he adds. And according to John Hackston, head of thought leadership at the Myers-Briggs Company, INFPs are loyal, creative, and thoughtful, “but at a first glance, people with this personality preference can be seen by others as cool and distant....

So what makes baby oil so special (and controversial), and what should you look for in a high-quality product? Find our breakdown, below. But here’s the thing about baby oil: Traditional options typically contain mineral oil—a relatively inexpensive, shelf-stable substance compared to other vegetable and fruit oils. The ingredient is highly occlusive, which gives baby oil its moisturizing power—for babies with diaper rash or irritation, the oil can create an occlusive environment so the skin doesn’t continue flaking....