Biotin’s role in energy production is perhaps its most important: Biotin is considered a coenzyme for carboxylases1, which are the enzymes that assist in metabolizing fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, turning these macronutrients into your body’s fuel. The enzymes also aid in processes such as gluconeogenesis2, insulin release3, fatty acid synthesis4, and the use of branched-chain amino acids to produce neurotransmitters5. Ingredients

Here, experts weigh in on what self-fulfilling prophecies are, when they happen, and how to overcome negative ones. That perspective, she says, then “drives certain behaviors that make the outcome become more likely.” For example, if you convince yourself you’re going to have an awful time at a party, you will behave as such, and might end up having an awful time indeed. According to psychiatrist Anna Yusim, M.D., when we have certain things we believe or fear, we manifest them through putting our attention on them—and often in negative or undesirable ways....

This week, we’re thinking green (even more than usual). Making a positive impact on the environment doesn’t require big, sweeping changes to your daily routine. All it takes is a commitment to doing a few small things that add up to meaningful change. Not sure where to start? We got you. 

Research has found1 these unique healing plants and herbs can combat fatigue, promote mental performance, and support energy levels. What more can you ask for from nature’s bounty? How about an added dose of gorgeous skin? Here, the seven best adaptogens that help you get glowing. Look for the ingredients in products or skin-enhancing supplements. 

We tapped two registered dietitians to get the scoop on amaranth: What it is, why it’s nutritionally beneficial, and how to eat it. “Amaranth was used widely by the Aztecs as not only a food staple but also as part of their cultural and religious rituals,” says Sarah Jackson, M.S., RDN, of Origin Nutrition. “Today, amaranth is mainly produced in China but is also grown in Mexico, Central America, and areas in the United States....

Sometimes on a busy, stressful day—you just need to dance it out. You don’t need any equipment for this routine—you’ll feel the burn and work your arms with nothing but natural body weight. This is also a great time to focus on your posture and have fun dancing it out. This speedy workout is perfect to do any time of day, whenever you need a movement break or want to squeeze in a quick strength-supporting sesh....

Core workouts are always a great choice—that’s because having a strong center will help support your body during all of your other workouts, and in everyday life. It’s perfect for tacking onto any of your other go-to workout routines—low-impact cardio, arms, running, and more. Otherwise, this speedy workout is a fantastic option when you only have a few minutes to spare for some movement. For a longer core workout, feel free to loop this four-move series once or twice more as a circuit....

Recently, I watched Youthforia founder Fiona Chan demonstrate her go-to contour method during a Zoom event with the brand, and it has truly changed my everyday makeup routine (so much so that I wrote about it for November’s Talk Of The Team!). It’s so easy (just four strokes, promise) yet makes a huge difference. With your blushes at the ready, follow along below:

One area that’s recently entered the spotlight in this realm: the scalp. While many people equate a healthy scalp to healthy hair, there’s much more to this nuanced topic than meets the eye. It is true that a healthy scalp encourages healthy hair, but that’s not all. The scalp is its own beast to tackle, and it requires much different care than the hair. In fact, you should view your scalp as an extension of the face rather than the base of your strands....

From neuroprotection to mood support, it’s clear that vitamin D plays a critical role in brain health—which is exactly why dementia researchers have shown an interest in how, exactly, vitamin D impacts cognitive functions. Free of known dementia at the time of enrollment, all MAP participants agreed to participate in annual evaluations and organ donation when they died. In this study, the average age of participants was 92 at the time of death....

However, studies continue to confirm that exposure to chemicals in cleaning supplies can cause health issues: The American Lung Association found that it is associated with higher asthma rates, and the Environmental Working Group has linked it to respiratory damage and wheezing. As a sophomore in college, Evans started experiencing crippling chronic pain throughout her body, which quickly led to a loss of motor skills. She remembers traveling the country searching for a diagnosis, but doctors couldn’t peg it....

These days, we’re increasingly aware of just how important immunity is and how supplements provide the nutrients we need most. Naturally, we want the same for our children, but where do you begin, and who can you trust? A good starting point is understanding the building blocks of your child’s health and how high-quality, natural supplements by ChildLife Essentials® play an important role. We know you’re used to doing it all, but let us take the wheel for a moment!...

These tropical plants typically grow in humid regions, such as rain forests, in many areas around the world. Air plants can be found in Central and South America, as well as the West Indies, Mexico, and even in some areas in the southern United States. In the wild, you can find them growing in trees and crevices, as well as on rocks and cliffs. Most air plants are epiphytes, meaning they rely on hard surfaces for stability but don’t require soil for nutrients....

For this reason, massages have long been used as part of physical therapy practices and holistic medicine. And one of the oldest versions is Tui na, or what is often called “Chinese massage” colloquially in Western culture. And as Hsu notes, it is more accurately described as therapeutic Asian body work, and it involves twisting, pulling, turning, pushing, kneading. (“It’s not just about relaxing the muscles or relaxing someone from stress,” he says....

Think about it in terms of music. You can listen to the same song on a record player, with headphones, or through surround-sound speakers and have a completely different experience with it each time. It’s the same song, but the raw texture of a record player, focused feel of headphones, and full-bodied atmosphere of surround sound will all give you different perspectives. Knowing which crystal shape does what will help you amplify your experience based on the mood you’re in....

I was writing about how diet affects the skin, specifically acne, and the emerging research on the gut-skin connection1. At the time, many dermatologists regarded the connection as an old wives’ tale. But not Bowe, who came to my first interview with her with research to back up all her advice on how to help skin from the inside out. A few years later, she was the first person to really introduce me to the skin microbiome (with her book The Beauty of Dirty Skin: The Surprising Science of Looking and Feeling Radiant From the Inside Out)....

However, even though ACV doesn’t necessarily expire, it still ages. Not a bad thing! It just might go through some aesthetic changes that can alter the taste, texture, and appearance of the liquid. Whether you add ACV to your smoothie or create a DIY hair rinse, don’t be alarmed by any haziness or residue in the bottle: Sure, it might look a little different from when you first snagged it off the grocery store shelf, but it works virtually the same....

Our modern food system is overdue for a transformation. (Let’s say goodbye for good to standard practices like synthetic chemicals in our food and overfarming.) The foods we choose are a part of getting that change off the ground, the end result being a healthier planet and you. For example, just by eating more plants, you can help cut your carbon footprint by a third and add more healthy minutes to your life....

As he explains, this type isn’t one to take themselves too seriously or box themself in with too much structure. Rather, he notes, they have a lighthearted approach that leans toward spontaneity and fun. “They are generally very easy to connect with and fun to be around,” Hackston says, adding they also like to learn by doing. Think Joey from Friends, or Dolly Parton, a famous example of an ESFP....

The aromatic plant filled the shower with an ahh-inducing fragrance that was practically transformative. I stepped out of the wash feeling anew, refreshed, calm, and clearheaded—and truly, is there no other way you want a shower to make you feel? It has since become a frequent addition to my shower routine; eventually, I became so enamored with the plant, I just had to find out more. Of course, such a long history of use indicates there must be valid benefits (anecdotal evidence at the very least)....