Making your own kombucha allows you to customize the taste, and it's more economical. (Bottled kombucha runs from $2 to $5 a bottle.) For your first batch, it might be helpful to order a starter kit. However you do it, make sure to carefully follow all safety instructions. (And check with a doctor before you …
If you suffer from aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around your joints, you very likely have arthritis—and you're in good company. In fact, an estimated 23 percent of all American adults—over 54 million people—have arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are many different types of arthritis, with the …
If you are losing your eyelashes or eyebrows, don't panic: It's likely a temporary issue and, luckily, one that is treatable. We spoke with celebrity eyebrow expert Sania Vucetaj of Sania's Brow Bar (she's been doing brows for 20 years and has some of Hollywood's biggest stars, from Rihanna to Sarah Jessica Parker, as clients) …
Just like beauty, age can also be in the eye of the beholder, as looking and feeling young can truly vary from person to person. According to a study in the journal Nature Communications, a new iPhone app proves that you might not just feel young—you could also live twice as long as general assumptions would …
After weeks hunched over your computer screen, a back massage sounds like a welcome reward. Of course, given the current times and the ongoing spread of COVID-19, hitting the spa might not be an option for you. That's why at-home back massagers are such a must—now, in 2020, and beyond. They bring the relaxing kneading …
The majority of cooking starts with pantry ingredients, so it's important to keep your pantry cupboards filled with the staples that make healthy eating simple. With the right ingredients on hand, grocery shopping is simplified and healthy choices are always available. All you need is the addition of fresh vegetables and a protein, if desired, …
You probably don't need to be reminded that getting eight hours of sleep per night is crucial to your health. Unfortunately, clocking those eight hours might feel like an impossible task when you're so busy planning a wedding-and it's especially tough when you can't get comfortable once you're actually in bed. When falling and staying …
Credit: Bryan Gardner You do your best to sneak fresh fruits and vegetables into your kids’ daily routines—but you’ll still need inspiration to create nutritious lunches that continue to surprise and delight all year long. Mix things up with a few of our favorite healthy, tasty lunch ideas that the kids will actually look forward …
Although stitching together something cozy for yourself is certainly a lovely way to pass the time, a crochet project that helps others is even more gratifying. And these soothing sleeves may be our new favorite way to use handicraft skills to lend a hand. Fidget sleeves, also called twiddle muffs or cannula sleeves, are crocheted …
Skin isn't the only thing keeping our innards in place. The body's fascia, a cobweb-like tissue that weaves through muscle and wraps around organs and bones, handles most of that job. It's not unlike the membrane in an orange, which both supports and separates the segments. When the densely packed fascia fibers are healthy and …