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“Byron Lane, before you can expect, you need to inspect.” His words really struck me. With it being Pride Month, and Father’s Day just passing, I’m taking the time not just to be proud of myself, but also of the family that accepted me even when I expected the worst from them. I came out…
The emphasis was on customer service and interactions with customers. Indeed, numerous business professionals believe that customer service is the ultimate limit to distinguish organizations from the competition. By focusing on long-term customer connections, managers and business managers are confident that they will boost sales and income and continue to expand their companies. How can…
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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects nearly half of adults in the United States according to the CDC—and a major contributing factor is sodium. Unfortunately, American adults tend to consume too much salt: current dietary guidelines recommend keeping salt intake under 2,300 milligrams per day, but the CDC reports that adults consume an…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings When Mercury goes retrograde, we hear about it. Every few months, we’re told to expect tech snafus and travel delays until the celestial messenger gets its head on straight again. But Mercury isn’t the only one…
In the market for a quick and simple move to work your core, with no equipment necessary? Look no further than V-ups. This exercise is fast and effective—seriously, it’ll have your abs firing up in no time. Plus, since there are a few ways to modify the movement, it’s great for all fitness levels. Here’s…
If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard or balcony, I’m sure you’re getting a lot of use out of your outdoor space now that summer is here. And that’s great! You’ll just want to make sure that you’re not accidentally inviting mold into your home when you do. Why mold growth can happen where…
At team mbg, we’re always happy to pop our food and nutrition questions over to our director of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN (who welcomes all of our ruminations with open arms, we should add!). What’s up with the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans? What’s the deal with vitamin K2? What’s the best…
At mbg, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of food to enhance your health and longevity. In fact, it’s something we’ve written about time and time again. Of course, there are a wealth of opinions in terms of which pantry staples to reach for, but a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…
