Let’s take a close look at the definition of passion for a moment, as it may change the way we approach passionate love. The word passion comes from the Latin, passio-, “to suffer.” Even disregarding the implications of “suffering,” one thing is clear: Passion necessarily involves intense emotional engagement. Yet so many couples lose sight of this. Once in a couple’s therapy session, my client Sam explained, “I guess I got used to turning off my emotions and just going through the moves in bed with Linda....

Here are the biggest challenges empaths tend to face in romantic relationships and how to navigate those challenges so you can enjoy a more nourishing, healthy love life. If you’re happily unattached and not looking to date or partner, consider these helpful guidelines for navigating any close relationship—like a close friendship: Empath pro tip: You don’t have to be in a relationship with another empath for your partner to get your need for space....

Here are the biggest challenges empaths tend to face in romantic relationships and how to navigate those challenges so you can enjoy a more nourishing, healthy love life. If you’re happily unattached and not looking to date or partner, consider these helpful guidelines for navigating any close relationship—like a close friendship: Empath pro tip: You don’t have to be in a relationship with another empath for your partner to get your need for space....

For example, black-colored poop (also called melena) can indicate an issue in your upper digestive system. While the color change could be caused by certain dark-colored foods, it may also signal a more serious issue, like bleeding in the stomach, small intestine, or right side of the colon. If the blood appears to be bright red or maroon (called hematochezia1), it is more likely caused by an issue in the colon....

Needless to say, our brains change quite a lot throughout our lifetime. But can we take control of that process? According to communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D., we absolutely have the ability to direct the plasticity process in our favor. Whether it’s dealing with emotional trauma, anxiety, or simply expanding your knowledge-base (before a test, perhaps), we can restructure our brains and transfer that energy in a positive direction....

Now, while wrinkles are ultimately inevitable (and shouldn’t be feared), they do signal skin changes and sometimes damage of some sort—and if the creases start to crop up earlier than you’d like, you can attempt to smooth those lines with some targeted tips. But wait: Different types of wrinkles have (slightly) different causes—so you can’t exactly soften them all in one fell swoop. “Examples include the marionette lines from the edge of the mouth to the jaw, nasolabial folds from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth, cheek lines behind the smile lines, neck, and under-chin lines,” adds Bailey....

Achieving the sleep of our dreams (and the daytime productivity of our fantasies) starts with the right mindset; racing, anxious thoughts from the day will only make it harder to relax. Routine matters too; drinking caffeine or alcohol, eating rich foods, and scrolling through social media before bed can mess with rest. Finally, one of the most important determinants of sleep quality is the bedroom itself. The ideal sleep space is dark, quiet, and cold—ideally around 65 degrees Fahrenheit....