Why Everyone’s Turning to Minoxidil for Hair Growth
For one, it can prolong the hair’s growth phase. While the exact mechanism isn’t entirely understood, “it’s thought…
What Are Neurocosmetics—And Can They Calm Stressed Skin?
Some ingredients are straightforward—take hyaluronic acid, which draws in water and keeps it in the skin. Or vitamin…
How to Improve Your Grip Strength
Unless you’re deep into the world of optimization, you might not know how to improve your grip strength,…
I Tested an At-Home Pilates Reformer for Months—Was It Worth It?
Though Joseph Pilates developed his eponymous fitness method during World War I, it has taken about a century…
Our Bodies Need Vitamin D—Here’s What Happens When We Don’t Get Enough
As far as nutrients go, vitamin D is one of the most widely useful—but oft-overlooked—things we put in…
5 Ways Turmeric Can Benefit Your Health, From Easing Pain to Reducing Inflammation
No herb’s health halo shines as brightly as turmeric. While the bright orange powder has long been a…
J.Crew and Timex’s New Trout-Dial Watch Is Certified Menswear Bait
The unofficial start of summer is here, and a whole bunch of office slack statuses are about to…
What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days…
When’s the Best Time to Take Magnesium?
The internet is buzzing about magnesium supplements: the benefits of taking magnesium, the different types of magnesium that…
9 Best Eye Lift Creams for Hooded Eyes to Transform Sagging Lids
Hooded (or drooping) eyelids are extremely common. As Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Rose Dermatology…
Does Walking Build Muscle, Burn Fat, or Both?
Walking is low impact, accessible, and free. But does walking build muscle? In a study on global participation…
5 Ways to Style ’90s Cropped Jeans
After many months of hiding beneath heavy socks and boots, freeing our ankles is arguably the best feeling.…