There's a reason you stole his T-shirt.

Why your partner's T-shirt can feel so comforting

It is stretched out. It is not your size. You still reach for it.The shirt you borrow when someone is away may carry more than a familiar fit. Researchers have explored whether a loved one's scent ...
Those bath wrinkles have a backstory.

Why your fingers wrinkle in the bath

You lift your hand from the bath and there they are: the little ridges on your fingertips. It is such a familiar sight that it is easy to miss how interesting it is. Your nervous system is involved...
That sigh has a backstory. Why we sigh when stressed.

Why you sigh when you feel stressed

You finally sit down after a demanding day, and out comes a big sigh. You did not plan it. Your body simply took a bigger breath.That familiar moment has a physiological backstory, even if the full...
Your hands called. They want the spa menu. Cucumber, oat, yogurt and honey hand mask.

Cucumber, oat and yogurt hand mask: a five-minute kitchen ritual

Your hands spend the day doing things for everyone else. This recipe gives them a short, pleasantly cool pause with four ingredients from the grocery store.Think of it as a fresh, rinse-off hand ma...
Your skin can have a stressful week, too.

The stress and skin connection: why an overloaded week can show up on your skin

An overloaded week can show up in more places than your calendar. If your skin seems to react when life gets stressful, researchers and dermatologists have been exploring that connection for years....
Your hair has dinner plans.

Avocado and coconut pre-shampoo hair mask

Some wash days deserve a little project. This four-ingredient pre-shampoo mask brings together avocado, coconut milk, honey and olive oil for a rich mixture you can make in a few minutes.The key is...
Your evening could use a soundtrack.

An evening soundtrack: what research says about music and sleep

A Cochrane review found that listening to music probably improves self-reported sleep quality in adults with sleep difficulties.
Your spa day just got a signature drink.

Pineapple, cucumber and mint spritz: your spa day signature drink

Pineapple, cucumber, mint, lime, honey and sparkling water. Six grocery store ingredients, one very pretty reason to sit down for a minute.
Steep yourself in something lovely.
Recipes

Make a green tea and oat milk bath with grocery store basics

Some recipes end with dishes. This one ends with a towel and permission to stay home.