If you don’t yet coat your strands in coconut oil, you’re probably wondering what makes it such a hair care mainstay (subtle hint: versatility, moisture, and shine). Below, we explain what makes coconut oil so nourishing for hair and exactly how to apply it for maximum benefits. It can also help the hair retain protein: Because the specific type of fatty acid in coconut oil is drawn toward protein (it’s called “lauric acid,” according to celebrity hairstylist Nick Stenson, artistic director of Matrix), your strands are able to hold on to those proteins2 better when they’re coated in coconut....

And not only do we all have unique aspects within our own charts, but on a daily basis, the planets form different aspects, influencing the energy of that day. Further, if you’re ever doing a relationship reading between two charts, the aspects between two people can also say a lot about their potential compatibility. For example, having your Venus (the planet of love) conjunct or trine with a partner’s is likely going to be positive, whereas square Venus aspects may signal some problems ahead....

Likewise, with sugar, this way of gradually removing sugar from your diet will keep you from feeling any withdrawal symptoms by having you continue to eat the foods you crave. A more gradual plan is based on the understanding that it takes a month for the human brain to create a habit. So during a month, if you create healthy new habits—habits that you’ll start to cultivate long before you have to give up any of your unhealthy old habits!...

As a fitness editor who has watched the “Electricity” music video dozens of times, I wanted to know more about (and try out) her workout routine. It’s clear that she makes her health a priority, but how does she stay in such great shape while touring? “I love doing something that’s really fast and quick, like a 15-minute HIIT session, which I can do before I start my day,” she said in an interview with Viva....

That’s not the case for all trends on TikTok, to say the least. As of late, facial exercises have been popping up on FYPs everywhere, with users claiming to lose facial fat or create a more lifted frame from doing these exercises alone—but is it true? Here’s what experts say. Think of it like you would full-body workouts: Not every type of workout will glean the same result, nor will it work for every frame....

Sure, you can use well-formulated, natural conditioners, oil treatments, and masks to improve texture and disguise hair issues temporarily, but that stuff is akin to using makeup to improve the appearance of your skin — eventually they’ll wash out and you’ll be left with the original problem. To understand damaged hair, it’s important to know how hair works1. Most hair is made of three layers: the inner fiber called the medulla, the middle layer called the cortex, and an outer layer called the cuticle....

A TENS unit consists of an electrical signal generator, a battery and a set of electrodes (adhesive pads). In order to understand how TENS units affect pain, we spoke with experts to dive deeper into the neurophysiologic mechanisms of pain control. Below, learn more about who these devices are good for, and find our picks for the best TENS units for back pain. These machines are battery-powered, with small electrodes that are placed on your skin, either where you have pain or on corresponding trigger points....