In the excerpt below, glimpse the fascinating science behind intermittent fasting and the “hidden benefits” taking place at a cellular level to affect your long-term health. Get started on Cole’s four-week program by buying your own copy of his book here. This is especially true when you take into account the onslaught of stressors cells are exposed to in modern life. Intermittent fasting has been shown to improve cellular function, increase the healing of stem cells, and improve resilience against a wide range of stressors, including metabolic, oxidative, traumatic, and proteotoxic stressors (which include things like damaged proteins)....

If you can’t find the label or you have more questions about expiration, it’s best to contact the company for answers. They’ll be able to guide you on the nuances of their own formulas. However, there are some general guidelines for makeup life span, and it varies from lipstick to foundation to powder and beyond. Here’s a quick crash course (with help from some experts) to help you get an idea....

One of the reasons I recommend bergamot so often is because it really is a jack-of-all-trades with aiding in your health both mentally and physically. There are a few smaller benefits of bergamot oil. In 2008, a study1 was performed on hospice patients with terminal cancer. Half of the patients received a five-minute hand massage with a carrier oil for seven days while the other half received the same hand massage with bergamot, lavender, and frankincense essential oils added to the carrier oil....

“It’s how you identify and what you identify with—like who you are as a person, whether it’s gender identity, what your beliefs are, your morals,” Nuñez explains. She notes that famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud was the first to popularize the idea of ego in the modern world, and in psychoanalytic theory, it’s defined as “the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity....

This type is also known as “the debater,” according to licensed therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, MSW, LCSW-S, CST, characterized by their telltale love of deconstructing ideas and playing devil’s advocate. They’re even willing to scrutinize their own deeply held beliefs for the sake of analysis, she says. If you’re looking for someone to pick apart a concept with, find an ENTP—just don’t take it personally if they say something blunt. As Nardi explains, they can come off as arrogant, but they’re typically not coming from a malicious place....

A quick search not only unearths endless ACV hacks but also a prevailing theory about the ideal time to take it: right before bed. Proponents say that an ACV nightcap will help you sleep, banish bad breath, and aid digestion. A few small studies suggest that ACV may aid digestion and help you absorb vitamins and minerals better, says Wilson. One study1 showed that it may help with calcium absorption, and a 2013 study2 indicated it may lower glucose levels by helping your body process starch....

While anal sex has become more and more mainstream, some people may still feel a little nervous about exploring this area of the body. Anal toys can be a low-pressure way to try out some exploration without a partner around. You might also want the sensation of something in your butt but be a little squeamish about the idea of touching yourself there yourself or letting a partner touch you there....