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As we opened our session, Jeff burst out with, “We have read The Five Love Languages 10 times. I know she likes words, and I give them to her even though it’s hard for me—cards and conversations when I don’t feel like it and even Post-it notes in her backpack. Still, it seems she constantly finds fault with me. Nothing is ever enough.” It was obvious that these two people had read The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman and taken his wisdom and suggestions to heart, and like many people, they believed his formula would cure their many relationship troubles....

Instead, the argument tends to spiral out of control with neither of you listening to the other, and it usually gets ugly. But when someone close to us starts responding to us from that place of fear, of wounded ego, it often activates our own fear responses. When that happens, both parties cease to act or interact rationally, and the conversation turns into something emotional and unproductive. Your first challenge is just to be aware of these thoughts, take a deep breath, and remind yourself that you can’t change someone else’s beliefs....

And we freeze. Why does this happen so often—for women, particularly—in long-term relationships? However, these outdated perceptions were reflected in the relationship model I saw growing up. I saw my dad trying to grab my mom’s butt as she passed him in the kitchen and her swatting him away. From the outside, it looks like he wants sex and she doesn’t—right? At face value, yes. But there’s so much more to it than that....

You might associate omega-3s with a big chunk of salmon or another fatty fish (they are, after all, the reason that dietitians, the American Heart Association1, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating fish at least twice per week as a baseline starting point). But whether you can’t get enough of your go-to spicy salmon roll, have a hard time incorporating seafood into your diet, or follow a vegan or vegetarian diet that doesn’t include fish at all, omega-3s—and their many benefits—should definitely be on your radar....

This card calls on the subject to be adaptable as they navigate these changes, Vanderveldt adds, and stay centered all the while. “When this card comes up, it’s a good time to ask yourself: How do you want to respond (to the good, bad, and everything in between)?” she says. It’s also a very expansive card, and it reminds us that our thoughts and actions can reverberate. “How we harness the energy of the Wheel through our choices and mindset makes all the difference,” Vanderveldt adds....

Now, given how much immunity has been a topic of conversation over the past two years, it only makes sense that you might be considering zinc supplements. Zinc is available in certain foods like oysters, red meat, poultry, fortified breakfast cereals, beans, nuts, whole grains, and dairy products. That said, there is a zinc dietary gap, particularly for vegetarians and vegans. As mbg vice president of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph....

As for when to rub in said hand cream? Well, you have a rather tight window—but you do have some leeway. Below, a derm explains exactly when to butter up those paws. Derms generally recommend applying your cream ASAP, but according to board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D., any time under two minutes can lock in the moisture—just don’t put it off any longer than that. “If you wait too long, you miss that narrow window of opportunity to really trap and seal those nourishing ingredients in the skin before all the water evaporates off the surface, further compromising your skin,” she told us about caring for your skin microbiome....

The time to best workout is whatever time you’ll actually do it. In order to reap the rewards from your exercise regimen, you need to be committed and consistent. The optimal training time is what fits you best, whether that’s in the morning or the evening.

To help clear up the confusion, mbg spoke with registered dietitians and functional medicine doctors to see what they had to say. Whole grains are grains that are minimally processed or completely unprocessed and still contain all three components of the grain’s kernel. “The kernel contains the bran, endosperm, and germ,” functional medicine doctor and registered dietitian Elizabeth Boham, M.D., M.S., R.D., tells mbg. “These germ and bran are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals....

“A common misconception is that insecure people are shy and withdrawn. While this may be true for some people, others may appear outwardly confident. Sometimes it is not until you get to know someone on a deeper level that their self-doubt and insecurity become apparent,” Jamea says. Another common misconception is that being insecure is a character trait, when really it’s a feeling or state of being, according to licensed clinical psychologist Avigail Lev, Psy....

In fact, experts encourage a spoonful of honey before bed to keep you satiated throughout the night. Read on, below. In case you need a refresher: When people wake up to stomach pangs in the middle of the night, it’s usually because their blood sugar has spiked, sending messages to the brain that it’s time to release cortisol and get some food into your system, like, right now. Perhaps that’s why professional biohacker Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof and author of Fast This Way, says in his mbg podcast interview that “Even if I’m fasting, a teaspoon or two of raw honey before bed can make me sleep all night long....

“Use your right hand to plug your right nostril, inhale through the left, then plug the left and exhale through the right,” she explains. “Inhale through the right, plug the right nostril and exhale through the left.” She suggests repeating this eight to 10 times for the most benefits. Smith is a firm believer that yoga can often be beneficial in relieving migraines: “Studies show that practicing yoga and meditation can help to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, and deactivate the amygdala (the pain and anxiety center of the brain) which can help alleviate headaches from tension, and give you some relief from your pain,” she explains....

To answer this and more pressing questions that parents of picky eaters commonly ask, we spoke with pediatric specialist Murray Clarke, D.Hom, N.D., whose 20 years of clinical experience in children’s nutrition led him to found Childlife Essentials in 2000 and formulate the first complete line of nutritional supplements for infants and children. Being choosy with their snacks in between meals allows kids to build up an appetite for healthy foods....

Masochism is popularly associated with BDSM (also known as Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadochism and Masochism); a sexual masochist is someone who likes pain as part of sexual activity, which can be a healthy and empowering kink. The psychological masochist is someone who looks for ways to torment themselves in their day-to-day. To know if someone is a masochist, we’ve broken down some common masochistic behaviors, traits, and tendencies....

If you want to burn belly fat, there are 10 key strategies to implement, and most involve food. These are the same strategies that I applied to my own body to cut visceral fat. So I decided to up my omega-3s, particularly since an omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, seems to reverse the harmful changes to belly fat produced by fructose. In fact, DHA doesn’t just change one or two genes, it pushes an entire block of genes back to normal....

One can start to infuse their life with more zen by slowing down–though this isn’t so easy to do in the hustle and bustle of modern life. Imagine your day as a movie: Where, in all that rush and activity, can you push pause or slow down the frame? Figuring that out is the first step in finding more zen. Here are 10 ideas for how to choose stillness amid the chaos....

Sure, you could go for the DIY treatment, but sometimes you want a cocktail of ingredients to coat your mane without breaking out the measuring cups. These 11 options are brimming with hair-healthy gold for your softest, shiniest hair yet. Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment, adwoa beauty ($36) Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Superfoods Hair Mask, Briogeo ($36) Coconut Melt, Kopari ($28) Hair Mask Creamy Deep Conditioner, BREAD Beauty Supply ($28) Offline 3-Minute Hydration Hair Mask, IGK ($38) Hydrating Hair Masque, Innersense ($30) Honey Infused Hair Mask, Gisou ($62) The Renewal Mask, Crown Affair ($58) Pre-Shampoo Hair Mask, Prose ($38) Rapid Recovery Treatment, Miss Jessie’s ($14) No....

Let these 12 bodyweight leg exercises from some of our favorite trainers serve as proof that you can get a great lower-body burn at home, without any equipment. Combine a few of these exercises for a leg-specific workout, add them to a bodyweight routine, or simply rock one out for a bit of daily movement:

Exercises that target specific body zones like your core and legs are fantastic—but when you’ve got only a few minutes to sneak in some movement, full-body moves are golden. Not to mention, working your entire body, rather than honing on specific muscle groups can offer some additional perks, too. On the note of convenience, full body exercises and workouts are also great if you prefer not to commit to a specific weekly fitness regimen....

Core strength is the foundation of every kind of movement, in both fitness and daily life. Lifting heavy weights? Holding an advanced yoga pose? Carrying your groceries or picking up a little one? Your core is a major player in keeping your body stable and secure through it all. While engaging your core is a key component to most fitness moves, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite exercises that specifically home in on this essential body zone....