Personal Care/Beauty

Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here’s why.

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.

Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.

Massage can lower cortisol levels and enhance dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, all of which helps with pain relief.

Stimulating the peripheral nerves with massage can switch the nervous system into rest-and-relaxation mode.

From acupressure to myofascial release to trigger-point therapy, here are various forms of massage — and what they are good for.

Shiatsu-style massage and craniosacral therapy can help with chronic headaches.

Massage can help with pain relief, digestion, and even immunity.

It’s hard to know. Why? Federal rules regulating the cosmetic industry have not been updated for more than 80 years.

Breathe a little easier with these natural supports for colds and allergies.

When two sisters received back-to-back breast-cancer diagnoses, they developed a virtual system to support each other — and became inspired to do the same for others.

Labeling all mood dysregulation as “depression” may interfere with effective treatment. Consider this a more nuanced approach.

When Megan Larsen traded her sedentary suburban life for a rural hobby farm, she lost 170 pounds and was able to climb back in the saddle.

Looking to pamper your skin? Here are some of our favorite tools, including a dry brush.

This holistic-healing technique uses the body’s acupressure points to lower stress and reset your mind.