With social media, bullying, and all the typical physical and emotional changes teenagers go through, it’s not surprising that approximately 14% of adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 experience mental health conditions2. What is shocking is that one in three adolescents are not receiving the mental health treatment they need, according to Mental Health America. On the bright side, with modern times also come a few modern solutions. Online therapy services are making mental health more approachable for today’s teenagers, who are already very accustomed to virtual platforms....

While pain in your joints is relatively common and often temporary, it could also be the result of a larger issue, such as an illness, infection, or arthritis. In fact, a National Health Interview survey2 found that about 91 million adults in the United States have arthritis. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you’re concerned that your joint pain is from arthritis or a larger issue. “If your mattress is too firm or too soft, it can exacerbate joint pain,” she adds....

Luckily, there are ways to combat these woes—and acupressure is one of them. If you’ve explored traditional Chinese medicine (or spent any time on TikTok), you may have already been introduced to acupressure mats as an affordable yet effective method for reducing aches and pains. If not, today’s your lucky day. Acupressure mats can also reduce stress, relieve headaches, help you sleep better, and improve your overall well-being. Thanks to the growing popularity of these mats, there are a ton of options available on the market....

While the underlying causes vary and every person’s gut is unique, research shows that certain supplements, like those we’ve compiled below, can help ease bloating and support healthy digestion:* The gut microbiome is intricately connected to digestive health. Gut bacteria help break down certain carbohydrates, like starch and fiber, that we cannot fully digest ourselves. Through this process, called fermentation, gut bacteria produce byproducts called short-chain fatty acids (or SCFAs), which have been shown to help support digestive health1....

Still, fresh, natural makeup is his M.O. A healthy, hydrated canvas is the bedrock of any radiant makeup look, which is exactly why he started his own clean skin care line, Leland Francis (the name pays homage to his great grandfather, who established the Western Oklahoma farm where Peña was raised). Each nourishing formula serves as the perfect prep step for a stunning face beat—would you expect anything less from a seasoned makeup pro?...

The benefits of caffeine aren’t limited to energy, though. Ahead, learn about its effects on the body and mind—plus how to tell you’ve had too much. In the body, caffeine stimulates your CNS (i.e., your brain and spinal cord) primarily by blocking adenosine receptors2, according to Isa Kujawski, MPH, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Mea Nutrition.* A quick explainer: Adenosine is a neurotransmitter, aka a chemical messenger secreted by nerve cells (neurons)....

Going vegetarian or vegan is a pretty common lifestyle choice for humans, at least in some parts of the world. But what about going in the other direction? What about choosing to embrace your inner predator and eschewing plants as food altogether? Choosing that lifestyle would make you one of the growing number of people experimenting with the carnivore diet, a meal plan that, just like it sounds, involves eating only meat....