Image by lechatnoir / iStock October 20, 2025 Heart disease1 is the leading cause of death worldwide—and the number one killer of women. While that stat can feel daunting, new research shows that prevention may be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Most of us have heard of the “10,000…
Image by Ana Luz Crespi / Stocksy October 20, 2025 Anxiety is on the rise, affecting nearly 60 million adults in the U.S. and close to a billion people worldwide. While medications and therapy remain the primary treatments, an unexpected player in mental health is emerging: gut bacteria. A study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine suggests…
Image by Sean Locke / Stocksy October 20, 2025 As plant-based diets grow in popularity, processed meat alternatives have become go-to staples for those seeking to avoid animal products without giving up the familiar taste and texture of meat. But are these ultraprocessed foods as wholesome as they seem? A study using data from the…
Image by Jeff Way / Stocksy October 17, 2025 I started my career in human resources—an experience that showed me how people’s health impacts their ability to show up at work. I saw the many ways that health hardships caused employees to suffer. While working a corporate job, I personally was going through some health…
Image by BONNINSTUDIO / Stocksy October 17, 2025 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. “Non-exercise activity thermogenesis” is a fancy way of describing the energy you expend to do everything during the day that is…
Research Says Exercising Without Enough Sleep Diminishes Workout Benefits mbg Spirituality & Relationships Editor Image by Javier Díez / Stocksy October 17, 2025 We all know how important working out is for the benefits of strength, mobility, metabolic health, and more. Exercising regularly can even support brain health as you age—but according to research published…
Former mbg Supplement Editor Image by Svetlana Monyakova / iStock October 17, 2025 Turmeric has long been celebrated for its powerful antioxidant properties.* However, you might have noticed that turmeric is often paired with black pepper, even in sweeter treats like golden milk. This pairing is intentional because black pepper enhances turmeric’s absorption.* But black…
Image by Ohlamour Studio / Stocksy October 17, 2025 I’m no novice to contact lenses. For over 20 years now, these small transparent discs have been my visual lifeline—a hefty prescription makes wearing glasses all day downright uncomfortable. But contacts don’t come without a slew of other concerns. My eyes have always felt dry and…
Is your parents’ abrasive behavior driving you crazy? Do you feel embarrassed when you take your parents out, and they suddenly explode in anger? Has the disability of your parents made their behavior hostile? If you’re wondering why this is so, here’s a dedicated effort to shed light on why elderly citizens show a negative…
“It feels like we’re just roommates.” As a sex therapist, that is one of the most common concerns I hear from couples. They’ll explain that their relationship started out with chemistry and sparks and a strong physical connection during the “honeymoon phase,” but then gradually, the fire faded and now they feel a million miles…
