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Many of us continue to struggle with “pandemic brain,” and I’m often asked about foods that can boost our focus and productivity levels. The truth is that our ability to focus depends on a wide range of healthy habits — not only what we eat, but how we eat, how much we sleep, sit, move,…
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, now is a great time to commit to making sleep a priority, for your own health, and the health of your relationship. As I describe in my book “Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep,” it’s time to sleep as if you’re relationship depends on it (because…
In 2019, the average person spent 144 minutes per day on social media (Clement, 2020). According to Media Dependency Theory, the higher dependence a person has on media the stronger the influence of media on the individual’s perceptions and behaviors (Joo & Teng, 2017, p. 36). A study conducted in 2018 by Brigham Young University…
February 8, 2022 — 19:02 PM According to a new study published by PLOS Medicine, making small dietary changes may increase life expectancy by up to 13 years—especially when shifts in our dietary pattern are made earlier in life. What the study reveals about life expectancy. Researchers used dietary intake and health outcome data and…
Welcome to mbg moves! We’ve been working out at home more than ever—and we know our readers are, too. To help keep your fitness routine feeling fresh, we’re releasing a new at-home workout to start your week off strong. Each month will feature routines from a different incredible trainer we adore. Now, let’s get moving with…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. February 8, 2022 — 11:41 AM Codependency happens in relationships, especially families, when one person supports or enables destructive or negative behavior like addiction, immaturity, acting out, irresponsibility, or even…
Each week, join author and energy healer Natasha Levinger as she reads the communal energy to predict what’s in store for us in the days ahead. Since I started tuning into the energy of the week three years ago for my podcast, Magic Monday, I have noticed something magical about how the universe works. It may seem…
One dimension to consider in the stranger you’re texting with is their attachment style. Attachment is the level of affection, sympathy, or dependence we form with someone we love—our bonds, if you will. Simply put, as we’ll see, it comes in three flavors. John Bowlby was the first psychologist to study attachment. Bowlby was influenced…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. February 8, 2022 — 10:06 AM According to the 5-Element Theory in Chinese medicine (TCM), winter is associated with the water element. Water is a symbol of wisdom, fluidity, and…
