:root {
      --cream: #fdf6ee;
      --warm-white: #fffaf5;
      --sage: #7a9e7e;
      --sage-dark: #4f7253;
      --dusty-rose: #d4847a;
      --rose-light: #f5e0dc;
      --mustard: #e8b84b;
      --mustard-light: #fdf0cc;
      --navy: #1e2d40;
      --navy-mid: #2e4057;
      --text: #2c2c2c;
      --muted: #7a7060;
      --border: #e8ddd2;
      --radius: 16px;
      --radius-sm: 8px;
    }

    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.7;
      font-size: 16px;
    }

    /* ===== HERO ===== */
    .hero {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-dark) 0%, #2e6b5e 40%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
      color: white;
      padding: 80px 24px 90px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(232,184,75,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
                  radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(212,132,122,0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    }
    .hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      border-radius: 100px;
      padding: 6px 18px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }
    .hero h1 {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--mustard); }
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.9;
      max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 36px;
    }
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px;
      flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .stat { text-align: center; }
    .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--mustard); display: block;
    }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; opacity: 0.8; }
    .hero-cta {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      background: var(--mustard); color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
      padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 100px;
      text-decoration: none; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,184,75,0.4);
    }
    .hero-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(232,184,75,0.5); }

    /* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
    section { padding: 72px 24px; }
    .container { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .section-label {
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sage-dark); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .section-intro {
      color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem;
      max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    /* ===== TOC ===== */
    .toc-box {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 28px 32px;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }
    .toc-box h2 {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .toc-list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
    .toc-list li::before { content: '→ '; color: var(--sage); font-weight: 700; }
    .toc-list a { color: var(--navy-mid); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .toc-list a:hover { color: var(--sage-dark); }
    @media (max-width: 600px) { .toc-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ===== BENEFITS GRID ===== */
    .benefits-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .benefit-card {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 28px;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
    .benefit-icon {
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .benefit-card h3 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .benefit-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }
    .bg-sage { background: #e4efe5; }
    .bg-rose { background: var(--rose-light); }
    .bg-mustard { background: var(--mustard-light); }
    .bg-blue { background: #dce8f5; }
    .bg-purple { background: #ede8f8; }
    .bg-teal { background: #d9f0ee; }

    /* ===== AGE TIMELINE ===== */
    .timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
    .timeline::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 3px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--sage), var(--dusty-rose));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .timeline-dot {
      position: absolute; left: -40px; top: 4px;
      width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--sage); border: 3px solid var(--cream);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--sage);
    }
    .timeline-age {
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: var(--sage-dark); margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .timeline-item h3 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .timeline-item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }

    /* ===== SIGNS GRID ===== */
    .signs-section { background: var(--navy); color: white; }
    .signs-section .section-title { color: white; }
    .signs-section .section-intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
    .signs-section .section-label { color: var(--mustard); }
    .signs-tabs {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .tab-btn {
      padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.88rem;
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .tab-btn.active, .tab-btn:hover {
      background: var(--mustard); color: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--mustard); font-weight: 600;
    }
    .signs-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr));
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .sign-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 20px 16px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      display: none;
    }
    .sign-card.visible { display: block; }
    .sign-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .sign-emoji { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
    .sign-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .sign-how { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.5; }

    /* ===== TIPS SECTION ===== */
    .tips-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .tip-card {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px;
    }
    .tip-number {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--border); line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .tip-card h3 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .tip-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }

    /* ===== FAQ ===== */
    .faq-list { max-width: 760px; }
    .faq-item {
      border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      padding: 20px 0;
    }
    .faq-q {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .faq-q span { color: var(--sage); font-size: 1.4rem; transition: transform 0.3s; }
    .faq-a {
      color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-top: 12px; display: none;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }
    .faq-item.open .faq-q span { transform: rotate(45deg); }

    /* ===== RESEARCH CALLOUT ===== */
    .research-box {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a4a, #2e5268);
      color: white; border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 48px; text-align: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .research-box::before {
      content: '"';
      position: absolute; top: -20px; left: 30px;
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: 14rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .research-box blockquote {
      font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
      font-style: italic; line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 20px; position: relative;
    }
    .research-source { font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0.6; }

    /* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
    .cta-section { background: var(--rose-light); text-align: center; }
    .cta-box {
      background: white;
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 56px 40px;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .cta-box h2 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .cta-box p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .email-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    .email-input {
      flex: 1; min-width: 220px;
      padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem;
      outline: none;
    }
    .email-input:focus { border-color: var(--sage); }
    .cta-btn {
      padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--sage-dark); color: white;
      border: none; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .cta-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); }

    /* ===== FOOTER ===== */

    /* ===== BREADCRUMB ===== */
    .breadcrumb {
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted);
      padding: 14px 24px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .breadcrumb a { color: var(--sage-dark); text-decoration: none; }
    .breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

    /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .hero-stats { gap: 24px; }
      section { padding: 52px 20px; }
      .research-box { padding: 32px 24px; }
      .cta-box { padding: 36px 24px; }
    }

    /* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .hero-inner > * {
      animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
    }
    .hero-inner > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
    .hero-inner > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .hero-inner > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
    .hero-inner > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
    .hero-inner > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
 /* Navigation Header Styles */
.main-header {
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.site-brand:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.site-brand:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #3b82f6;
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Logo Image Styles */
.site-brand img {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    filter: brightness(1);
}

/* Logo hover effect */
.site-brand:hover img {
    filter: brightness(1.1) saturate(1.1);
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0 1.25rem;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 1.875rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-item a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: black;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-item a:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-color: white;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.nav-item a:hover {
    color: black;
}

.nav-item a:hover:after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-item.active a {
  color: black;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-item.active a:after {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.9375rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.action-btn {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.125rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.action-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.action-btn.highlight {
    background-color: red;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
}

.action-btn.highlight:hover {
    background-color: #db2777;
}

.action-btn i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Menu Styling */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .main-nav {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        z-index: 100;
    }
    
    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }
    
    .nav-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-item a {
        display: block;
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
        color: white;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .nav-item a:hover {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
    
    .nav-list.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .main-nav {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-list {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-list.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
        margin-left: auto;
    }
    
    .nav-actions {
        display: none;
    }
}
.site-footer {
            background-color: #333;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 30px 20px 20px;
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .footer-content {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .footer-links {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: #fff;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin: 0 10px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: #4a90e2;
        }

        .separator {
            color: #666;
            margin: 0 5px;
        }

        .social-icons {
            margin: 25px 0;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .social-icon {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background-color: #555;
            border-radius: 50%;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .social-icon:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        .social-icon.facebook:hover {
            background-color: #1877f2;
        }

        .social-icon.twitter:hover {
            background-color: #1da1f2;
        }

        .social-icon.instagram:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
        }

        .social-icon.linkedin:hover {
            background-color: #0077b5;
        }

        .social-icon.youtube:hover {
            background-color: #ff0000;
        }

        .social-icon svg {
            width: 22px;
            height: 22px;
            fill: #fff;
        }

        .footer-copyright {
            margin-top: 20px;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid #555;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #ccc;
        }

        .footer-copyright a {
            color: #4a90e2;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .footer-copyright a:hover {
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .footer-links {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 10px;
            }

            .separator {
                display: none;
            }

            .social-icons {
                gap: 15px;
            }

            .social-icon {
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
            }

            .social-icon svg {
                width: 20px;
                height: 20px;
            }
        }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Responsive footer adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .main-title h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .site-brand img {
        height: 65px;
        width: auto;
        max-width: 250px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 10px;
        height: 55px;
    }
    
    .site-brand img {
       height: 65px;
        width: auto;
        max-width: 250px;
    }
}