That’s because your gut influences everything from your digestion to your brain and your immune system. That may look like obvious digestive support (think: gas, bloating, regularity) or some less obvious signs (suboptimal concentration, tiredness, and skin concerns). Luckily, there are a number of ways to check in with your body to see if you can optimize your gut health, plus expert-backed strategies to cope. Although everyone’s gut microbiome shares some similar characteristics, there are also vast differences....

Fortunately, there are a number of flour options on the market for baking and cooking that don’t contain an ounce of gluten. Some even include a number of additional nutrients that you won’t find in flour made from wheat. “It varies between brands,” she says, “but you’re generally going to get about 6 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving.” The flour alternative is on the denser side, so make sure you have enough moisture in whatever you’re cooking to keep it from drying out....

Science is showing us that muscle mass may be even more essential to life span and healthspan than we once thought. According to a systematic review1 published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this year, muscle-strengthening activities can reduce one’s mortality risk by 10 to 17p percent. We’re predicting that a growing body of research—in addition to advancements in muscle measurement and a shifting culture around exercise—will go on to change the way we strengthen and monitor our muscle health in the year ahead....

That said, many have been searching for ways to keep their creative juices flowing, whether you’re facing a WFH slump or are simply looking for new ways to get inspired. That’s why we consulted Elizabeth Stein, founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth; Stein sure knows a thing or two about creativity (especially in the entrepreneurial space), as she’s personally using this time to turn lemons into, well, blueberry lemon oatmeal. It’s a little more difficult to replicate during our new normal: Travel is limited, not all restaurants are opening their doors, and social distancing is still very much in effect....

In attachment theory, there are four categories of attachment for adults: secure, avoidant, anxious, and anxious-avoidant. If our needs aren’t met in a relationship, we find ways of either not needing someone to fulfill them (avoidant) or the need for love becomes all-consuming (anxious). Some of us are a mix of the two (anxious-avoidants, also called disorganized), who fluctuate between building walls and being fiercely independent, and being overly concerned with our partners’ needs and doing anything to keep them close....

In attachment theory, there are four categories of attachment for adults: secure, avoidant, anxious, and anxious-avoidant. If our needs aren’t met in a relationship, we find ways of either not needing someone to fulfill them (avoidant) or the need for love becomes all-consuming (anxious). Some of us are a mix of the two (anxious-avoidants, also called disorganized), who fluctuate between building walls and being fiercely independent, and being overly concerned with our partners’ needs and doing anything to keep them close....

While running injuries are common, there are many ways to help prevent them (i.e., wearing the right shoe, running on gentle terrain, and resting when necessary). Understanding the most common running injuries is helpful for knowing how to treat and even prevent them. What it is: Irritation of the joint between the thigh bone (a.k.a. the femur) and kneecap (a.k.a. patella). How to treat it: Strengthening and stretching the muscles around the knee, including the quads, hamstrings, and hip muscles (specifically the glutes, and hip rotator muscles)....