Approach: The best anti-aging skin care routine includes strict sun protection during the day and a retinoid at night. I also try to prioritize organic moisturizers and topicals. Morning: Evening: Approach: I maintain a simple targeted skincare regimen that focuses on protection from the sun and environmental triggers (during the day) and correction (overnight). I pay close attention to ingredients and try to ensure that the products are well-formulated and concentrated....

What Are Flavonoids? Flavonoids are compounds that exist in most fruits and vegetables. “Flavonoids prevent free radical damage with their antioxidant activity and scavenge for free radicals throughout the body. [They also] block the formation of cancer-causing chemicals,” explains Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN, a member of the Jenny Craig Science Advisory Board. “They also prevent the synthesis and release of compounds that may promote inflammation.” Additionally, Gellman notes some flavonoids can benefit collagen production, your most abundant protein....

In some places, curbless showers, which lack a bumper between the shower floor and the rest of the bathroom, are the norm. Curbless showers can be humble, while others are sleek with luxury features. The subtle difference often lies in the flooring type, the slope of water drainage, and shower wall finishes. If your existing bathroom is in need of a remodel or if your tub is underused, consider installing a curbless shower....

“People are tired of feeling at war with their own bodies,” says Evelyn Tribole, RDN, who, with Elyse Resch, RDN, coauthored the book Intuitive Eating ($16; amazon.com), a 10-principle approach that includes back-to-seriously-basic stuff: Pay attention to signals of hunger and fullness, reject diet mentality and food rules, and adopt body-positive behaviors, like exercising and eating food that makes you feel good. The time is right for this approach to take hold....

Micellar water–also called micellar cleansing water–seems to be that mystery skincare product that leaves many of us scratching our heads. It looks like water and even feels like water, but (as you’ll later find out) it’s far from that. I asked dermatologist Dr. Mona Gohara why this stuff is so important for clean, healthy skin. What Is Micellar Water and How Does It Work? “Micellar water has little tiny micelles suspended in it....

Tahini is made from ground and toasted sesame seeds. It’s a nut butter (a seed butter, really) that’s rich, velvety, and savory and is a staple in Middle Eastern, North African, and Mediterranean cuisines. Its saucy texture makes it perfect for drizzling into sweet and savory dishes. That’s why tahini is good for more than just being the “secret sauce” in hummus. In fact, according to Amy Zitelman, the CEO and co-founder of Soom Foods, tahini is an ideal replacement for dairy products—like butter, mayonnaise, or cream-based sauces—in the kitchen....

Vitamin K is a relatively uncommon skincare ingredient mainly hailed for improved wound healing. However, this vitamin could be another important link in building an iron-clad defense against skin aging. Moreover, the vitamin is a rather intriguing one—some experts suggest that an adequate intake of vitamin K could help you live longer. So how good is vitamin K for our skin, really? We asked dermatologists to break down the vitamin and explain its various skin-related benefits when ingested and applied topically....

What is the difference between a pouf and an ottoman? Christie’s—the global auction house—defines an ottoman as a low, upholstered stool. By its definition, an ottoman can be used as a foot rest or, sometimes, for storage. The style is based on similar items found in the Ottoman Empire. The Oxford University Press’s Oxford Living Dictionaries says a pouf (or pouffe, not poof) is a cushioned footstool or low seat with no back, and the origin is French....

While employer-based retirement accounts have maximum annual contribution limits of $20,500 in 2022, several types of self-employed retirement plans allow investors to save more than $50,000 a year—enough to make your F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early) dreams a reality in a fraction of the time. Of course, you don’t have to be in such a rush, especially if your goal isn’t to retire early and spend your time relaxing on some of the world’s finest beaches....

Know What Kind of Persimmon Tree You Have American and Oriental persimmons trees are both commonly grown for their fall fruit. American persimmons are native to southern and eastern regions of the United States. A valuable food for wildlife and host to several types of pollinators, American persimmons produce fruit the size of a plum. Significantly more cold hardy that Oriental persimmons, American persimmon trees can withstand low temperatures down to 20℉ below zero....

That said, even well-cared-for kitchen tools won’t last generations and will need to be replaced eventually. But when exactly? That’s where this helpful guide comes in. “For a majority of kitchen tools, it all depends on your usage and upkeep,” says Tracy Wilk, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. And if you simply want a cooler model with more features, that’s fine, too—especially when it comes to electric appliances....

“Humans love being around water because something about it is inherently calming,” says Sanam Hafeez, a New York City–based neuropsychologist and faculty member at Columbia University. “Perhaps for some, water takes them back to their youth; to swimming in a pool, lake, or ocean. Bodies of water have a dream-like quality to them, much like clouds, and allow us to see different shapes and imagine limitless possibilities. Just staring at water allows our minds to be still and peaceful....

One of our favorites (and perhaps one of the more surprising) ingredients with numerous cardiovascular benefits is tea. To learn more about the health benefits of tea and how it can impact our hearts, we spoke to a renowned doctor, William W. Li, MD, author of Eat To Beat Disease. Here’s what he had to say. How Tea Benefits the Heart Tea is one of the best sources of dietary flavonoids or natural plant compounds that have long been associated with heart health benefits....

However, these sessions are the exception, not the norm. More often than not, a deep fatigue—an emotional hangover—will set in after an appointment. Sometimes it’s immediate, while other times it’ll hits a few hours later, as if you’d taken shots of NyQuil in the middle of the day. But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you’re in distress. Post-therapy responses (feeling either energized or exhausted) are completely normal, but that doesn’t explain why it happens....

Due north of New York City, Hawthorne Valley Farm grows vegetables, crafts products like bread and jam, and makes yogurt, milk, and cheese. It uses biodynamic farming, a famously rigorous method that goes “beyond organic” in its environmental considerations. Co-manager Spencer Fenniman calls the farm, mostly grass, a “photosynthesis factory.” His farm uses cover-cropping and composting, aiming to “build organic matter in soil,” he says. These are thoughtful farming methods that help protect the environment....

For too long, my retirement planning resembled my off-season coat storage. In my 20s and 30s, as I played a busy game of career hopscotch not entirely uncommon in my field, I’d dutifully plunk a few thousand into my employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. And every few years, when I got a new job, I’d put the old job in deep storage without getting the money out of the pockets. Unlike coats, though, which come out again half a year later, my various 401(k)s just sat there for decaaades....

Each of these top ingredients gives skin a youthful boost in slightly different ways, and each has its own set of pros and, sometimes, cons. To help you navigate the skincare space, we asked dermatologists to weigh in on the best anti-aging ingredients for your skin. Here’s what you need to know, plus some highly-rated anti-aging products to try. Top Anti-Aging Ingredient Picks “A broad-spectrum sunscreen blocks both UVA rays, which cause aging, and UVB rays, which cause burning,” explains dermatologist Rita Linkner, MD, of RVL Skincare in New York City....

“I purchased this as a last-minute decision before a family trip to Disney World, and I am glad I did,” wrote a reviewer who found all of the pockets in the Matein backpack more helpful than the original bag they planned to take. They also found their 16-inch laptop fit inside (albeit a bit snugly). Ultimately, they said, “This bag is affordable and very worthy for travel or theme parks....

Conversations to Have With Your Spouse “Where Does All Our Money Go?” Why it’s important: If you don’t know where it goes, you could end up running low, not to mention straining your relationship. “Financial issues are the number one reason I see couples divorcing,” says Barton Goldsmith, a psychotherapist and the author of Emotional Fitness for Intimacy. The biggest marriage-buster among them? Overspending. “Oftentimes, a spender marries a saver,” Goldsmith says....

The minute you conceived, someone probably bought you a copy of What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Expect a lot of unsolicited advice, both on the internet and in person. Other books will tell you what to eat, what not to eat, how to plot out your birth plan like a 1,000-page fantasy novel, why you should have a home birth, why you shouldn’t have a home birth, everything you never needed to know about breastfeeding, how to have the most stylish hipster baby in daycare, which organic baby food is the best, why screen-time is bad, why screen-time doesn’t matter, how to start your baby on the track toward an Ivy League education before they can talk—are you ready to scream yet?...