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Also of note is that these treatments must be done consistently to see the effects3—and said effects will diminish if you stop the treatments. (Think of it as akin to skin care: You can’t wash your face once and expect your face to be clean forever.) Even if you get medical, in-office treatments, there is a good chance that cellulite will start to reappear over time4: One of the most sophisticated medical treatments available, Cellfina (a treatment in which the fibrous bands are manually cut underneath the skin), has mild effects and lasts about three years....

Girls as young as 14 are missing school and suffering from decreased quality of life due to painful period symptoms. To help alleviate these symptoms, teens and adult women with PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, cramps, and heavy bleeding are being prescribed the pill. The results showed that they chose the ones with a certain gene set that were very different from their own, making them genetically compatible. When this set of genes is too similar, the risk of pregnancy loss increases....

Standing abdominal movements are particularly effective at firing up those hard-to-reach areas of the obliques and lower abs without a single crunch in sight. This variation of core work pairs well with an explosive HIIT session as you’re already on your feet. Combine these two to create a high-energy, challenging routine perfect for a quick and efficient workout. How-to: How-to: How-to: How-to: How-to: How-to: How-to:

The struggle with acne has been an ongoing journey for me, working my way through its winding path since 2011. I’d tried everything (natural and unnatural) to heal my skin, but I was never fully released from the struggle, living in constant anxiety over my skin, always worrying about how it looked, constantly touching and prodding. Pema Chodron once said, “Nothing goes away until it teaches us what we need to know....

Setting intentions can help, especially in the swirl of autumn. They give us a second to pause and anchor the day, the week, even the entire season. They center, root, and ground us as a North Star, so we don’t get distracted or feel swept away without anything to hang onto. They can help us take a moment, stick to our goals, and accomplish our dreams. Here are a few starter intentions and how to live them: Set your intentions, and flow freely through the fall....

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, which therapists use to make mental health diagnoses, doesn’t group narcissism into different types, but some experts classify narcissists into one of three groups: A gaslighter might, for example, deny doing something they did, accuse you of behavior they themselves are guilty of, or call you oversensitive or dramatic when you confront them. You may be particularly susceptible to gaslighting if you’re a people-pleaser, empath, or codependent....

Regardless, we’ve rounded up the best picks for eyebrows in desperate need of TLC. Here’s exactly how to beef up your brows, whether you have hairs thinning with age or you’ve gone a little too tweezer-happy. Many brow serums contain castor oil or peptides, which feed the delicate brow hairs with nutrients; this, in turn, can help combat free radical damage and inflammation (and both are linked to hair aging1 and hair loss)....

But today, there are more and more high-tech sex toys that allow your sex life to go the distance thanks to remote app controls, Bluetooth connectivity, and more. Which ones are best, you ask? To find out, we consulted sex coaches for their top picks for long-distance sex toys. Sync by We-Vibe, $129 Titan & Cliona Couples Set by KIIROO, $229 Phoenix Neo Bullet Vibrator by Svakom, $109 Wand by We-Vibe, $170....

If you’d like to make stretching your neck part of your well-being routine and are looking for a good place to start, we rounded up eight stretches to try, guided by our favorite trainers. Taking just a few minutes out of your day will help release the strain you’re holding on to and make way for a more grounded and comfortable experience in your body.

Here, functional nutrition experts weigh in on the healthiest nuts for your heart, skin health, brain functioning, and beyond. In conversation with mbg, Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN, explains that nuts are loaded with plant-based forms of heart-healthy fats, including both saturated and unsaturated fats. Certain nuts, Feller says, also provide high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids (an essential fatty acid the human body does not naturally produce but needs to obtain through food sources), antioxidants (a win for your immune system2), and prebiotic fiber to not only help keep you full but to also serve as “nourishment for the beneficial bacteria in the gut....

As a cardiologist, I need a diagnosis to provide the insurance carrier, so we call these events “palpitations.” The Latin root is palpare, which means “gentle tap,” but in real life it may not be so gentle. How the heartbeat works In its optimal state, the top of the heart (atria) and the bottom of the heart (ventricles) beat in perfect synchrony about 50 to 90 times a minute at rest....

To find out what to do when air signs need a little ritual to get out of their heads, we asked Gabriela Herstik, author of Inner Witch and Bewitching the Elements, what she recommends. And as an Aquarius herself, Herstik is no stranger to wanting some grounding. This floaty nature gives Geminis, Libras, and Aquarians, a creative, original, and quick-witted intellect. They’re logical and love to reason with concepts and ideas....

A good book may be an adventure in itself—but what happens when we take that book on an adventure? Double the fun. Reading is versatile: Sure, you can read in bed before you sleep, but you can also read on a mountaintop! Especially with all the forms of reading available now. Between print, audiobooks, and e-books, your latest Penguin Random House title can follow wherever you go. Let’s see just how far we can take that with these five unexpected places for reading this summer: Because road trips tend to get us in a reflective state, we recommend loading up The Ugly Cry, by Danielle Henderson, to your phone....

“Not only are our brains comprised of 60 percent fat, fat is our most sustainable and long-lasting form of energy,” Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert, told mbg. “By incorporating fat into your drinks you are giving your brain exactly what it is made of instead of depriving it for sharper mental and overall physical performance.” “Healthy fats are great any time of the day but having them in the morning can help wake your brain up and set you up for a productive day,” says Dr....

To put the question bluntly: Is this just a phase, or am I falling out of love with my partner? To an extent, uncertainty is normal. Every relationship has periods of ambivalence, according to Jane Greer, Ph.D., a family and marriage therapist based in New York City. Questioning the nature of your romantic feelings for your partner can be caused by a flurry of things, like a big change in your own personal life (such as a tragic loss or major career move), a difficult fight, or maybe developing a crush on someone else....

From the astrological POV, our sign has a lot to say about our sleep. With that in mind, we’ve partnered with Avocado Green Mattress to roll out a special bedroom makeover for one lucky water sign. Between interior design expertise from Jessica Pickens, wisdom from astrologer and author of The Complete Book of Dreams Stephanie Gailing, and a 100% organic Avocado Green Mattress made with natural materials and a luxurious pressure point system for all the support—this water sign’s bedroom gets the full star-studded treatment....

The zodiac sign Mercury was traveling through when you were born is your Mercury sign. Knowing your Mercury sign—and other people’s—can help you express your thoughts in the most digestible way possible. It’s not only WHAT you say but HOW you say it. It can also help you create a work process where you can focus, get in the zone, and create! Calculate your natal chart to find your Mercury sign....

You might have an autoimmune disease—a condition in which your immune system attacks your own healthy tissue. It’s not a given, of course, but autoimmune diseases are becoming increasingly common, affecting anywhere from 24 million to 50 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to various estimates. Under normal conditions, the immune system protects your body by responding to invading microorganisms, like viruses or bacteria—if your immune system deems anything dangerous, it will produce antibodies to ward off these harmful intruders....

To get those feet exactly where you want them (and quickly), gear up in an outfit that moves with you, not against you. The Women’s HeatGear® Armour No-Slip Waistband Printed Ankle Leggings by Under Armour provide super light coverage that stretches four ways while wicking sweat and drying fast. And for all those quick movements, the Women’s Armour® Mid Crossback Printed Sports Bra keeps everything in place with strategic support....

But, just like hair, bangs are not a monolith. (So if you attempt to steal styling tips from blunt bangs or baby bangs, you may not have the same success.) Curly bangs require their own tips and tricks to achieve the look. Hairstylist Marcus Francis, an ambassador for hair-care brand Better Natured, suggests “using your fingers to move [the strands] into place while blow-drying on low.” Brushes provide a smoother texture while your fingers help maintain that piecey look....