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Treat yourself to this DIY winner.

Do you have as much self-esteem IRL as you do online? 

Rhodiola rosea is one of the shining stars of adaptogenic plants. But what is rhodiola rosea, exactly? And while we’re at it, what are adaptogens? Keep reading to find out and discover the vast and varied benefits of rhodiola rosea. What is rhodiola rosea? There are three different species of rhodiola, a perennial from the […]

Looking for the best acupressure points for stress? We’ve got you covered below. Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. According to a CDC survey, anywhere from 27 to 38 percent of adults reported symptoms of chronic stress, with numbers rising over time. And I probably don’t have to tell you that stress is capital B-A-D. If […]

The mission: better sleep. My assignment: Sleep on a mattress that costs roughly twice as much as my Prius c.

It’s time to get in touch with your inner dialogue.

We gathered five easy ways to practice self-care, no matter how much (or how little) time you have.

Alcohol is messing with your zzz’s. In vino veritas. In wine, truth. See also: In wine, sleepiness. People have been consuming alcohol for thousands of years. In ancient times, people drank it instead of water, as the water they had access to was dangerous to drink. Philosophers like Plato praised moderate wine drinking for its […]

Seven ways to get a more restful night of beauty sleep. Ah, the elusive “good night’s sleep.” By now, we’re all aware that it’s essential for living a healthy lifestyle, but it can be oh-so-tempting to watch just a few more episodes of House of Cards. Suddenly, you’re exhausted every morning—like, six cups of coffee […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to hang out with yourself? I’m constantly socializing and crossing stuff off my to-do list, so I sometimes forget what it’s like to be alone by myself with my thoughts. Enter: the sensory deprivation tank. Though I’ve never meditated and you’ll never catch me doing yoga, I like […]

Would you describe yourself as clear and focused? According to our survey of 10,000 people, only a small percentage of you would. If you describe yourself more along the lines of “all over the place,” you’re not alone: 92 percent of people from our survey don’t consider their energy to be clear and focused. But […]

It’s no surprise that sprinter Allyson Felix has a regimented nutrition plan. She is, after all, the most decorated female sprinter in the history of the U.S. But it wasn’t until two years ago that she really began to focus on her diet. So why the change, if she had already won four Olympic gold […]