The 5 Most Important Talks to Have Before Marriage Planning a wedding is exciting, but preparing for a marriage requires something deeper. It means having those important conversations that many couples avoid because they seem too heavy or uncomfortable. In the best case scenario these topics have come up naturally in conversation, and you have…
Assistant Health Editor By Ava Durgin Assistant Health Editor Ava Durgin is the Assistant Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She is a recent graduate from Duke University where she received a B.A. in Global Health and Psychology. In her previous work, Ava served as the Patient Education Lead for Duke Hospital affiliated programs, focusing on combating…
A Gut Doctor’s Go-To Gut-Friendly Drink (No, Not Water) mbg Nutrition & Health Writer By Abby Moore mbg Nutrition & Health Writer Abby Moore is an editorial operations manager at mindbodygreen. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin and has previously written for Tribeza magazine. Image by Joanna Nixon…
Ward Off Depression & Anxiety With These Key Foods, Drinks & Nutrients Former mbg Supplement Editor By Morgan Chamberlain Former mbg Supplement Editor Morgan Chamberlain is mindbodygreen’s former supplement editor. She graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in magazine journalism and a minor in nutrition. Image by Pixel Stories / Stocksy…
Swollen Under-Eyes? Try This Upgraded Cucumber Trick From An MD Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor By Jamie Schneider Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor Jamie Schneider is the former Senior Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.A. in Organizational Studies and English from the University of Michigan, and her work has appeared in…
Research Shows That Creatine May Protect The Brain From Injuries 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 nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. She lives…
75 Insightful Questions to Deepen Emotional Intimacy You’ve been together for a while now, and things feel… good. Really good, actually. But lately, you’ve been wondering: Is this the person I want to build a life with? How do I know if we’re truly compatible on the deeper levels that matter? If you’re finding yourself…
You’re sitting at dinner with your family, and your mom mentions—again—how your cousin just got promoted. Your dad asks when you’re finally going to settle down. Your sister wonders why you’re “still” in therapy. Sound familiar? The anxiety you are feeling from this conversation is normal but doesn’t have to be the norm. Sometimes the…
One Study Finds A Link Between Bedtime Procrastination, Anxiety & Sleep Difficulty mbg Spirituality & Relationships Editor By Sarah Regan mbg Spirituality & Relationships Editor Sarah Regan is a Spirituality & Relationships Editor, and a registered yoga instructor. She received her bachelor’s in broadcasting and mass communication from SUNY Oswego, and lives in Buffalo, New…
I’m A Functional Sobriety Expert: How Alcohol Can Sabotage Your Gut Health Board Certified Nutrition Specialist By Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS Board Certified Nutrition Specialist Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Board Certified Nutrition Specialist. She specializes in functional nutrition to support gut health, mood and mental health, and alcohol…
