Chief in the debate is grapeseed oil, an oil made from the seeds of grapes used in winemaking. While its consumption makes sense from a sustainability standpoint (we’re all about eliminating food waste wherever possible!), is it healthy? Turns out, the answer is complicated. Let’s get to the bottom of things. Here’s where it gets complicated. “Linoleic acid is typically converted to gamma-linoleic acid once we digest it and gamma-linoleic can have beneficial properties, like lowering cholesterol and inflammation especially when it is converted to DGLA,” says Robert Graham, M....

At the time, Kinsey’s research found that most people fell somewhere between the two, Hodder-Shipp notes. This, and much of Kinsey’s research, was considered subversive and groundbreaking for its time. That said, today the scale is considered to have some limitations, both in terms of its ability to accurately represent the vast array of experiences of sexuality and because it excludes nonbinary folks. Not everyone will feel like they fit into one of these seven categories, and that’s OK....

But before I booked myself a treatment, I did a little research on the lymphatic system, as I needed a refresher myself. The lymphatic system is one of the buzzy wellness terms that gets tossed around a lot, and not always justifiably. You’ll hear about it a lot with facial rollers (to drain the face’s lymphatic fluid) and dry brushing (to get your body’s system going in the morning). Joanna Vargas is a celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Salons and Skincare....

Much of the malachite you’ll see today often has bands or stripes of dark and light green. It can be tumbled into smaller stones, and there’s also something called “velvet malachite,” which features tiny needlelike formations, Leavy says. Malachite can also be found naturally alongside azurite, sometimes forming into one bigger crystal. Other formations include “botryoidal formations,” which look like bubbles, as well as fan-like formations of longer crystals. Leavy says malachite has been used historically throughout ancient Egypt, Greece, and medieval Europe for everything from makeup to protection amulets....

Like other honeys, Manuka honey features a cocktail of substances like simple sugars, water, enzymes, and vitamins. What makes it so special, though, is its rich content of methylglyoxal (MGO), a medicinal compound with impressive antimicrobial properties. The amount of MGO—which represents the honey’s potency—is indicated by a unique Manuka factor (UMF), a rating listed on the packaging of Manuka honey. The more MGO present, the higher the rating. (A rating below 10 is on par with regular, normal honey....

And in the case of the moon, astrologer Molly Pennington, Ph.D., tells mbg, “The astronomical reality is the moon is always reflecting the sun’s light. The sun would be like our self, our identity—and the moon comes along and it reflects that, holds up a mirror to yourself.” The moon in astrology is related to emotions, intuition, and our personal inner worlds. Understanding your moon sign can help you get to know yourself and your emotions, and it also gives us valuable insight into our deepest needs (which is why moon signs are important for astrological compatibility, which we’ll get into shortly)....

Here, licensed psychotherapists Carrie Mead, LCPC, and Kimberly Perlin, LCSW-C, explain the telltale signs of narcissistic abuse, how narcissistic abuse syndrome is diagnosed, and offer tips to heal from a toxic relationship with a narcissist. “It is a form of relating with another where one demeans and controls the other,” Perlin explains. She says whether the control is explicit, (e.g., I don’t want you going over to your mother’s house) or more subtle (e....