Cortisol is the primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. When we talk about cortisol levels, it refers to the amount of the hormone that is present in the blood, which can serve as an indicator of stress levels. Everyone will experience a high cortisol level at some point in their lifetime, but if … Read more
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Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Gemini personality profile. Happy August, Gemini. During July, the ornery planet Mars moved into your sign, which very well could have indicated super hot sex. However, this month sees you reconsider where to put your emotional energy, particularly … Read more
Mental health is a major focus for Team USA’s Gymnastics team. Case in point, meet the four-year-old golden retriever Beacon, who is working hard at the Paris 2024 Olympics as a therapy dog. Fully accredited, Beacon has traveled all the way to France with Team USA to help the gymnastics team (made up of stars … Read more
There’s a joke in Norway that people move here for two reasons: a job or love. I’m in the latter group. I met my Norwegian partner in my international Master’s program in Migration and Intercultural Relations. I decided to do my master’s in Europe after a post-college graduation gap year in 2016. Part of the … Read more
Watch out, dental floss—water flossers are coming for the throne. Unlike flossing, which can be make it challenging to reach all the nooks and crannies, the best water flossers are far more user-friendly once you get the hang of them. However, our dental experts recommend using both methods in tandem, so don’t throw away your … Read more
Breathing: It’s necessary to literally stay alive—and some of the world’s most successful also credit it with their physical and mental stability. No, really—Taylor Swift’s trainer Kirk Myers told us previously of the pop star “One thing that’s important to focus on when you’re working on your core strength is actually breathing. I know it’s … Read more
If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve likely noticed the circular, bruise-like marks across the back of swimmers like Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi (who won the gold in this year’s Men’s 100m Breaststroke) and star of the Rio Olympics, Michael Phelps. Cupping therapy, simply called cupping colloquially, is an Eastern medicine practice loved by professional athletes … Read more
This week, the USA women’s rugby team won their first-ever medal at the Paris Olympics. Team center Ilona Maher, who is known for her fun social media presence and wearing a red lip during games, is a reminder that the body mass index calculation, which was once considered a relevant way to assess a person’s … Read more
When I first heard that Victoria Beckham was a fan of drinking water and apple cider vinegar before a meal, my interest was piqued. But it wasn’t until a stay at a wellness retreat—you know the place, where you’re on a full macrobiotic diet, hikes every day—that I was introduced to a new school of … Read more
