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…
February 8, 2022 — 3:03 AM More and more I’m seeing a very familiar ingredient grace the label of body lotions: Retinol has wiggled its way into the personal care category. The skin care active has seen its fair share of fanfare as an ingredient in serums and night creams for decades, as it can…
How good are you at asking for help? Do you secretly (or not so secretly) feel there’s shame in not being able to do something all by yourself? Do you let your pride get in the way of your goals? It can be hard to ask for help. Heck, it can be hard to admit…
Every winter, without fail, I get stuck. Gloomy days blend into each other, and staying indoors pushes me to revert into my shell. Plus, the truth is that I enjoy the mundane (and being a hermit). For awhile. Until I start to feel bored. And I realize that without branching out I’m really only half…
Imagine you are on an airplane and suddenly the seatbelt light goes on. The pilot’s voice tells you to prepare for turbulence up ahead. In one moment, your heart starts pumping faster, your stomach drops, and you’re breathing rapidly. These are the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety. Children, as well as adults, experience anxiety and…
