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Curious to try one for yourself? Here’s where to find them, how to set them up, and how sleep and circadian researchers recommend using them for a sunnier disposition. Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and you’ll get a sense of all the ways you can use these colorful lights—from setting a funky tone for photoshoots to replacing standard mood lighting. In addition to sunset tones, some lamps can also be programmed to display different color schemes....

Whether you’re looking for post-workout recovery, mood support, or healthy digestion, turmeric’s potent antioxidant actions and powerful ability to promote a healthy inflammatory response together deliver universal health benefits and bolster holistic well-being.* We’ve scoured the market for the best turmeric supplements available today, so you can take full advantage of this ancient herb’s myriad perks. The only catch? The bioactives in turmeric root have notoriously low bioavailability. “The active and healing component in turmeric, curcumin, can be variable within the spice form....

Like any nostalgia-based trend, the appeal is easy to understand: The dance-like motion required to keep the hoop moving feels like a playful game and an excellent workout, all in one pretty affordable piece of equipment. To uncover the benefits of bringing back this childhood activity, we spoke with a CPT and researched the options available today. Learn more below, and find our picks for the best weighted hula hoops of 2023....

According to nutrition consultant and natural chef, Karyn Forsyth Duggan, M.S., BBS, not only is lactose intolerance “no fun!” but “it’s estimated2 that up to 75% of the world’s population have and/or will develop hypolactasia,” a specific term for lactose intolerance that indicates a deficiency of the enzyme lactase in the intestines. “Adverse reactions to foods encompass both food allergies and food intolerances,” she adds. “Lactose intolerance doesn’t actually involve the immune system; instead it’s the result of the body’s inability to digest/absorb/metabolize a food or a component of the food....

Despite being told about a standard 28-day cycle, there’s actually no such thing as a “normal” menstrual cycle—the timeline will vary from person to person. In fact, one study published in the npj Digital Medicine journal found that only 13% of women had a 28-day cycle1, most peoples’ were either longer or shorter. Day 2: The period continues. The second day of your cycle is generally a heavy one. And while your PMS symptoms have (probably) cleared, you might have some cramps that accompany the bleeding....

In other words, the answer to what you should eat before you exercise is complicated—which is why we asked Jaime Schehr, N.D., R.D., to help break it down for us. The question of working out fasted tends to come up most for people who work out first thing in the morning. I don’t eat beforehand, as my body doesn’t perform well when I do so, but there are plenty of people who do, particularly endurance athletes or people doing strenuous workouts for long periods of time....

Davar approaches each patient in a personalized and holistic manner, emphasizing preventive wellness and long-term health. Not only a dietitian, Davar is also a bilingual Russian-American health coach, radio host, speaker, author, yogi, and theta healer. Based in Miami and New York City, Davar specializes in integrative, healthy-aging nutrition and lifestyle interventions. To help promote balance, Davar’s upcoming book, Driven Women Wellness: Your Guide to Self-Care for Self-Preservation, offers a cohesive list of priorities, plans of action, and hacks to help women reach wellness goals while managing their busy lifestyles in a sustainable way....