Author: February 22, 2023 mbg Sustainability + Health Director By Emma Loewe mbg Sustainability + Health Director Emma Loewe is the Senior Sustainability Editor at mindbodygreen and the author of “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us.” Image by Roman Shalenkin / Stocksy February 22, 2023 Our editors have independently…
You’ve noticed that your girlfriend has started calling you daddy, and you’re not sure why. Maybe you’ve never dated someone who calls you that, or you think it’s a bit strange. You may like the ring of the daddy word, or it makes you curious to learn more about your girlfriend’s affectionate nickname and her…
We all want to feel great, right!? We all want to wake up happy, confident, and eager to embrace the day. Well, a massive part of the equation is feeling comfortable in your own body. Encouragingly, the #bodypositivity movement is going a long way in helping millions cherish theirs. So in support of everyone learning…
What does it mean when someone stops reaching out to you? Additionally, when you stop reaching out, what’s the best way to let the other person know you’re over the relationship? These are tough, emotional questions. After all, friendship is an integral part of our lives that’s entangled with our mental health and sense of…
An empath and narcissist break up. Now what? It can be a brutal transition. But it’s the healthiest thing an empath can do for themself. So today, we’re unpacking what happens when an empath has had enough. We’ll start with a discussion about empath-narcissist dynamics, then look at things that happen after the split, and…
Finding thoughtful romantic things to say to your girlfriend to make her cry can be challenging. Of course, your goal should be to get the tears flowing with heartwarming emotions, not sad ones. But if you’re not good with words, this can feel like a tall order. The good news is that finding the right…
It’s never nice when you’re dating a guy and develop feelings for him, only to have him pull away when you least expect it. Or you’re in a relationship and get dumped, but you still love him. It can feel like the rug has been pulled from underneath your feet, as though your entire world…
Excerpted from The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD, published by Simon and Schuster. Copyright © 2023 by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz. Reprinted courtesy of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Harvard Study Questionnaire, 1979 In Plato’s Symposium, Aristophanes gives a speech about the origin of human beings. In the beginning, he says, every…
Author: February 19, 2023 mbg Supplement Editor By Morgan Chamberlain mbg Supplement Editor Morgan Chamberlain is a supplement editor at mindbodygreen. She graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in magazine journalism and a minor in nutrition. February 19, 2023 Body fat has gotten a bad rap over the past few decades.…
A Full Rundown Of Purple Carrot + Every Meal I Tried, From A Registered Dietitian Author: Expert reviewer: February 19, 2023 Registered Dietitian Nutritionist By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in…
