Photo by Maddie Bazzocco on Unsplash KEY POINTS Self-care is essential for an optimal state of well-being. Self-care activities encompass the body, mind and spiritual realms. Having self-compassion and being mindful are essential parts of self-care. Summer seems like the perfect invitation to engage in and savor self-care activities. Self-care is about checking in with…
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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. It’s never easy to reject someone. Most of us don’t like hurting people, and rejection can undoubtedly sting. That said, a kind but clear rejection is a gift: You’re letting…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings This week’s horoscope brings a supercharged full moon and tempting Saturn transit. Here’s what to expect, from the AstroTwins. Set your mid-year resolutions this Wednesday, July 13. At 2:37PM EDT, the full supermoon in Capricorn illuminates…
My beauty routine is a series of Goldilocks moments. I have combination skin, which means I run oily in the T-zone and dry everywhere else. Prescription-strength retinoids have always been way too strong for me, yet OTC retinols don’t get the job done (I’m a fan of retinaldehyde, which serves as a middle ground). As…
When it comes to eating for brain health, star players like avocado, salmon, and eggs may immediately come to mind, as these are brimming with brain-healthy nutrients and healthy fats. What might be less obvious, however, is the power of certain herbs and spices to positively affect the brain. When health and science journalist and…
| Personal Story I’ve Experienced IBS and Debilitating Gut Symptoms For Years — Here’s How I Learned To Care For My Body While some health issues are visible to the outside world, many people face chronic conditions that don’t have externally visible signs or symptoms—also known as invisible illnesses. In mindbodygreen’s series, we’re giving individuals with…
Recent discoveries have found that animals exhibit traits once attributed only to humans, like morality and emotion. However, humans remain uniquely unique among earth’s creatures, with a list of singular characteristics that ensure our distinctiveness. Humans empathize, and we are known to go out of our way to help and please others. In fact, children…
What is a good woman? The description will differ depending on who you ask, but we think there are qualities that all good women possess. Integrity. Independence. Confidence. Authenticity. Kindness. Curiosity. Compassion. The woman in your life may possess all of these, but there’s still a little something these words don’t capture – something that…
Everyone appreciates a little romance in their lives — even uber macho men. They may not be into public displays of affection, but a dash of private mushiness is almost always A-OK. Sometimes, making him shed a tear can bring you closer together. To that end, we’ve written 17 love poems that will make your…
