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That’s definitely a shame, considering getting adequate fiber (both soluble and insoluble) in your meals will not only keep you feeling satiated, but it can also directly aid digestive regularity, support a healthy gut microbiome, and even maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Your go-to smoothie is likely already rich in an array of fruits and vegetables, but if you’re low on fiber (and odds are, most of us have a fiber deficit), this is one of the easiest meals to modify for a quick boost....

Some men feel that online dating is especially challenging for them, though, largely because they struggle to get as many interactions as they’d like. According to couples’ therapist Kyle Zrenchik, Ph.D., LMFT, ACS, straight men “typically have to work significantly harder to find their match, where women have to often weed through the suitors to find their match.” Despite those challenges, dating apps can absolutely work for men with some patience and the right approach....

To help manage these common pregnancy pains, physical therapist Jaclyn Fulop, M.S., shares eight exercises that women can do at home. Each of the moves helps to activate hip, core, hamstring, and pelvic muscles that can become tight or swollen during pregnancy: Note: Anyone past their first trimester of pregnancy should do these isometric exercises on their side. Note: This move requires a Pilates ball or pillow to place between the inner thighs....

But we were also inspired by more than just the team’s win over Japan. In fact, we were just as excited to learn that star player Carli Lloyd credits visualization, the meditative practice of positive thinking, with helping her kill it on the soccer field. “When you’re feeling good mentally and physically, those plays are just instincts,” Lloyd, who was named the World Cup’s most outstanding player, told The New York Times....

At-home workout equipment is typically not cheap, so we’ve found the best exercise bikes to fit many different budgets, which means there are a wide variety of features, add-ons, and accessories to consider. Some bikes come equipped with dumbbells, exercise mats, water bottle holders, and mounts, and ports for your tablet or phone. Many have companion apps with access to live or on-demand classes, and a few even have the ability to connect with additional fitness and health apps via Bluetooth....

“What people mean by ’labeling’ a relationship is defining where each person is in the relationship, their expectations, and desires. This can be as simple as discussing whether or not you are just friends, friends with romantic intentions to move forward, or in a committed dating relationship,” Tubbs tells mbg. “It is so important to be clear from the beginning to avoid any heartbreak, feelings of being used or misled, and to protect the nature of the relationship as you both probably came together because you really liked each other....

Here’s a quick primer on what the root chakra is, how to know it’s out of whack, and how to bring it back into balance. As naturopath and chakra healer Erica Matluck, N.D., writes on mindbodygreen, “Survival in the first seven years of life requires attachment to our primary caregivers, so healthy root chakra development is supported by caregivers who are responsive to our needs.” Just like a tree can’t grow without a solid foundation, you cannot thrive if your root chakra is out of whack....

Albeit necessary, condoms are a single-use product, which contributes to waste. That said, there are ways to be more thoughtful about the condoms you purchase. Some people assume condoms are just automatically vegan, but that’s not always the case. Most condoms are made from latex, which is a plant-based product. However, some latex condoms are made smooth by resting in a bath of casein (a milk byproduct), which makes them non-vegan, integrative gynecologist Shawn Tassone, M....

Aside from being super efficient, this 5-minute workout requires no equipment. It can be done wherever you are, whether that’s a tiny hotel room, in your apartment, or outside at a park or a beach. Bodyweight workouts like this are a plus because they help you get some movement in any time, anywhere. Benefits: You’ll get your heart rate up during this exercise, and your legs will burn like crazy....

“These Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats are a perfect way to start your day and keep your blood sugars on track,” she writes of this dessert-inspired breakfast. “The cream cheese in this recipe adds fat and a creaminess that makes the dish more satisfying and friendlier to your blood sugars. The lemon zest and vanilla extract add flavorful sweetness without actually adding much sugar.”

If you’ve been itching to join the running community, it may seem simple enough (you just put one foot in front of the other, right?). But if you’ve never pounded the proverbial pavement before, you may have a few lingering questions. To home in on that form, posture and foot placement are key, says Danny Mackey, the head coach of Brooks Beasts pro running team. “Form is nuanced to the individual,” he says, “but I would advise to make sure when you start, you’re looking 10 to 20 meters ahead (not down or up) to maintain posture, and try to use your entire foot when you land....

However, one mental health practice often feels personally enjoyable, even comparable to an art project (just, you know, with way more brain-building benefits): We’re talking about vision boards. And as neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., explains on the mindbodygreen podcast, you can make any vision board even more effective with this easy switch. You can make a vision board out of magazine and photo cutouts, or you can opt for a digital vision board and print it out for less waste....

To assure the speaker that they’re still following, an active listener will provide verbal confirmation (“uh-huh”) and nonverbal cues (head nods, eye contact, etc.) along the way. “Someone who is skilled in active listening will be able to do this at times that don’t interrupt the speaker’s train of thought but rather helps them to fully express what they wish to say,” Leeds explains. A 2012 study1 published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine found patients feel more supported and in control when physicians implemented active listening skills....

This Korean form of meditation that I learned at a young age is active, dynamic, and woven into our everyday experience. More philosophy than active practice, it’s a living meditation that helps us engage with life more deeply and discover our place and purpose in the world. Of course, these lessons do not come overnight! But by practicing the following eight keys of Myung Sung, you can begin finding this greater sense of peace and connection —without needing to sit still on a meditation pillow: The true decision is the reflection of our inner state....

Back-to-school time is a hustle, and we all know organization is key. But no matter how many lunches you plan ahead of time, back-to-school season is exhausting. Not just for you, running around town, but for your little one too. And the more rest our kids get as they settle into a new routine, the better (for everyone). Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www....

For the most part, I figured my gas stove was safe to use, as long as I remembered to turn on my exhaust fan. Then a peer-reviewed study was published last week estimating that nearly 13% of childhood asthma cases could be linked to living with a gas stove. A light bulb went off, and I started to realize the impact a gas stove could have on my health. If I owned my apartment, I may have been tempted to make the swap to an electric stove....

With the Betterhelp online therapy app, members can text, live chat, and schedule video calls with trained and certified therapists around the world. Although I am not against paid advertisements, I tend to err on the side of skepticism when it seems like every podcast host and influencer I follow is singing praises for the same thing—which, admittedly, is how I first came across Betterhelp. Skeptic that I am, I decided to take matters into my own hands and see how Betterhelp really compared to traditional therapy....

Here’s everything you need to know about breaking up with a narcissist, including how to do this right and what to expect along the way: Understand this as you’re walking out the door: You can never hold a narcissist accountable. It’s what’s kept you hooked, and you need to leave behind that desire to make them “get it” or “change” if you’re going to be able to truly close the door on this relationship....

One of the most commonly overlooked keys to turning a sad salad into a happy one is adding texture. Adding a little crunch and crisp go a long way, while something creamy will help bring everything together. In this salad, the crunch and crisp come from delicious crispy chickpeas and fresh radishes. The creaminess comes from Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, which tastes just like the Caesar you know and love but has no sugar, gluten, soy, or canola oils....

That being said, it’s equally important to feel confident in how you look, for the sake of your mental health. So if crepey skin has you down, this might help you make sense of what’s going on and encourage firmer skin naturally. This is where the term crepey comes from. Though your skin isn’t as thin as a streamer, similar wrinkles and lack of structure can occur, especially as you age....