But when 300 individuals—from teenagers, middle-aged adults, and retirees—were asked where they were and what they were doing every two hours, teenagers were with friends 30% of the time while 40- to 65-year-olds logged just 4% of their time with friends, and the retirees 8%. In a second study, Hall caught freshmen and transfer students before they had a chance to make friends. Three weeks after arrival, he asked them to name two new people they had met other than roommates....

As a holistic esthetician and therapeutic skin coach, I do this work with my clients in session and aim to equip them with tools and techniques they can use on the daily to de-stress and support their skin1. Multireflexology, otherwise known as Dien Chan Zone or “the original” facial reflexology, is a perfect example of one such technique. I use a version of this in session when giving facials to clients, but they can use the techniques on themselves at home....

Here, we’ve outlined all the amazing benefits fiber has to offer—plus, how to achieve and maintain your fiber goals through diet and supplementation. There are two main categories of fiber: Soluble fiber becomes a gel-like substance during digestion and helps collect and remove unwanted compounds (e.g., environmental toxins, cholesterol, extra hormones, waste) from the body. Insoluble fiber helps “get things moving”—i.e., it makes up the bulk of stool, promotes gut motility, and assists elimination....

It comes in many different forms, but the experience of being ghosted is universal. And most of us would probably agree: ghosting sucks. “Ghosting exists on a spectrum and can happen at literally any part of dating, from disappearing from a chat on a dating app and unmatching, to leaving your text messages on ‘Read’ after a date, to cutting off all communication with you after years of dating,” explains sex and dating coach Myisha Battle, M....

While the question is a loaded one, it’s also one of my favorite questions to answer. In fact, it’s the reason I became a doctor in the first place—it opens the door for me to make a real and lasting impact on a patient’s health. There are a variety of approaches for evaluation and management of gut health that can be taken depending on the particular person and their situation. L-glutamine supplements are becoming more popular by the day....

If you’re a part of the majority, know that there are many ways you can improve your metabolic health: Regular physical activity, getting adequate sleep, and science-backed nutrition strategies like the power of green tea (or, even better, supplements with green tea extract).* “I think green tea extract is wonderful,” says integrative medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D. “Studies show that it is actually quite effective at supporting a healthy inflammatory response, so it can be beneficial to overall health....

While there are a few types of food that can help you work toward your daily zinc goals (we’re looking at you, oysters), if you aren’t being intentional, it can sometimes be difficult to adequately nourish your body and reach your zinc needs. And if you’re trying to leverage more concentrated doses for immune-centric goals or otherwise, your approach may need to change.* Zinc sulfate is perhaps one of the most common; however, this form may lead to an upset stomach when taken without food, so keep this in mind when choosing the less expensive option....