As they get older, Sherman notes, this independence can also translate into a need for more space than others have. However, as Beurkens adds, while they may “struggle with some adjustment issues when they get old enough to enter school and engage with peers, that mostly depends on the opportunities they’ve had as younger children to be around other kids.” She adds that research hasn’t shown the self-absorbed only-child stereotype to be true....

Passive-aggressive behavior can be anything that avoids direct confrontation but still expresses a negative emotion, according to licensed marriage and family therapist Weena Cullins, LCMFT. She notes that this, of course, sends mixed signals to the person on the receiving end of the aggression, which can be confusing, frustrating, and lead to emotional distrust. Muñoz adds that it’s also difficult to prove someone is being passive-aggressive, which can make it even more confusing....

Here’s the thing: The study of the skin microbiome is still evolving and, in some ways, just beginning. On a basic level, we know the overall benefits and some of the things that can damage it. But we’re still learning much about the intricacies of its workings and how we can best support it. Ideally, these actives work toward a common goal: helping your flora thrive, thereby allowing it to perform the multitude of functions it should....

Will you look a bit sluglike as you shimmy into bed? Probably. But in the name of dewy, soft skin, it may be worth it. Let’s break down everything you need to know about slugging, including whether it suits your skin type and how to do it right. The term itself popped up on Reddit’s Skincare Addiction thread around 2018, credited as a K-beauty trend. Although, “I didn’t see it originate from Korea,” says Alicia Yoon, celebrity esthetician and founder of Peach & Lily....

Besides being convenient and easy to use (no more lugging around bulky weights), they also have proven health benefits. In 2021, research found that individuals who wore a weighted vest that was 10% of their body weight burned a significantly higher amount of calories1 compared to those only wearing 5% of their weight or no weight at all. Studies have also shown that strength training can help balance blood sugar, enhance bone health, and may even help improve self-confidence....

The endocrine system, which is made up of a collection of hormone-producing glands, is essential to practically every function in the body. These functions range from energy levels to growth and development, as well as metabolism and sexual function. When you are struggling with a hormonal imbalance, you could suffer from a wide variety of symptoms—including headaches, skin problems, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, and mood problems. It’s easy to see why keeping the endocrine system working at an optimal rate is essential to ongoing good health!...

As an ACE-certified personal trainer with a specialization in orthopedic exercise, I advise clients to get at least 30 minutes of cardio on most days of the week outside of our sessions. An ideal running (or walking) buddy, a treadmill makes workouts fly by as fast as your foot turnover on the tread belt. As for the best NordicTrack treadmills of 2023 to add to your home gym setup? Let me break it down....