It has a long and fascinating history of use. It’s rumored that Cleopatra bathed in donkey’s milk for her soft, supple skin. Centuries ago, it was used medicinally in parts of India and Africa. It’s been an ingredient used by Greek homeopathic practitioners for years, both topically and internally. It’s even been used as a substitute for breast milk, as structurally it most closely resembles human milk. Most recently, it was a K-beauty trendy ingredient formulated into sheet masks and the like....

If it’s not SoulCycle they’re dragging themselves out of bed at the crack of dawn for, it’s some other trendy new boutique spin studio. While spin isn’t really my thing, I’ve certainly seen my friends get the spin bug. I’m all for finding the workout that makes you happy and that you can actually stick with, but there’s something a little troubling to me about indoor cycling: I’ve had many a friend tell me their back is killing them from their weekly class or that they’re not sure they’re actually getting a great workout in....

According to the recently released annual poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), two concerns tied for first place of what we are most anxious about: Keeping our families safe and finances, which 66% of Americans reported they were somewhat or very anxious about. These topped health, politics, and relationships with friends and co-workers. “The poll results reinforce the fact that basic needs, such as personal safety or finances, have a large impact on a person’s mental well-being,” said APA president Altha Stewart, M....

Lo and behold, these superfood seeds can do so much for our strands. Here’s why hairstylists love a good flaxseed gel, plus how to make one yourself for shiny, hydrated curls no matter your type. That’s because flaxseeds are rich in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, which can nourish dry, damaged hair. Fatty acids have been touted for their ability to provide moisture (for your hair and your skin, it turns out)....

“It is important to understand that food insecurity and hunger are not the same thing,” says Charles Platkin, Ph.D., J.D., MPH, executive director for the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center. “Someone can be food insecure without being ‘hungry.’ They are not interchangeable.” The USDA defines food insecurity as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited access to food, while hunger is an individual-level physiological condition that may result from food insecurity....

Magnesium plays a role in just about every important function in the body—energy production1, DNA protection, bone and heart health2, nerve signaling, muscle relaxation3 and control, stress management, mood, and more. Since magnesium’s absorption and benefits vary widely depending on its form, you need to make sure you’re picking the one that’s best for your needs. In fact, almost 50% of the U.S. population doesn’t get enough magnesium4 through their diet alone, so it is often taken through supplementation, either orally, transdermally (through the skin), and even through an IV....

Instead, one powerful method is adopting a whole-person approach that integrates the full complexity of an individual (mind, body, lifestyle, stress management behaviors, and beyond). Enter: functional nutrition. “With an emphasis on personalized food and lifestyle approaches to wellness and disease management, functional nutrition focuses on the patient (not just on their disease or condition) while taking a holistic approach to optimizing an individual’s health based on their unique needs,” says registered dietitian Jess Cording, M....