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As lead author of the study Esra Tasali, M.D., explained in a news release, previous research has already shown that not getting enough sleep can lead to overeating and, subsequently, weight gain. So the question here, he says, was, “If this is what happens with sleep loss, can we extend sleep and reverse some of these adverse outcomes?” It’s important to note that aside from the sleep hygiene counseling, the participants were instructed to go about their business as usual (i....

According to the ancient medicine, each dosha has its own qualities and characteristics, and we tend to feel the best when they all exist in balance in the body. However, most of us are dominant in one or two of the doshas and need to adjust our daily routines accordingly. (Not sure which dosha you are? This dosha quiz will help you find out.) It controls the circulation of blood, flow of breath, movement of limbs and muscles, and the expression of speech....

Calories Nutritional Elements Like most veggies, both kale and broccoli are incredibly light on carbs and fat. The biggest difference is in the amount of protein: Kale has 8% of your daily intake per serving to broccoli’s 5%. Over time, that adds up. Bottom line: The amount of protein in both kale and broccoli is worth the amount of fat and carbs, but kale gives you a little more bang for your bunch in that department, so to speak....

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While they’re extremely common in Europe, they’re less known in the States. But considering more recent accessibility in the keto diet and an environmental emphasis on plant-based diets, we expect to see a rise in the lupini bean market. Along with diversifying our grocery list, lupini beans provide serious health benefits compared to other legumes, which are already pretty healthy. Studies have also shown that a diet rich in fiber and protein from lupini beans can decrease cardiovascular and metabolic risks1, including insulin sensitivity and high blood pressure....

The support group was part of a larger organization solely dedicated to providing support for those who have lost children, grandchildren, or siblings. The facilitator opened the meeting by saying that dues to belong to the club are more than anyone would ever want to pay. Well, he couldn’t be more correct: No one wants to belong to this group. When hearing the stories from other parents, I had a visceral reaction to being part of this “club” but was also humbled by the greatness of these mothers and fathers....

The same can be said of your hair, of course. The variables that make up our unique locks are pretty vast, meaning there’s a lot to consider when crafting up hair care—and often people can end up pretty confused about what their specific treatment plan should be. This is particularly the case with combination hair, as the type of hair comes with conflicting issues when you travel from root to tip....

Ecofeminism also calls attention to the fact that women are disproportionately affected by environmental issues. According to one report from the United Nations, because women worldwide typically hold less monetary wealth and rely on the natural environment more, they are more likely to be displaced by climate change and have to travel farther for resources, like water, as dry seasons extend. Research shows women are also more greatly affected by radiation than men....

Six months later, during my senior spring semester of college, I was still on the Doxy — though I wasn’t sure if I’d actually cured the Lyme Disease. I could bend my legs. My neck seemed OK. But I still felt tired and foggy. My stomach felt off, but that’s often a side-effect of antibiotics. Above all, I was afraid of the Lyme still being in my system, and so my doctor and I agreed that I’d continue on the antibiotics for one more month....

Our mental state always has an effect on our partner, children, and anyone else living in our household. When you and your partner both have depression, it’s incredibly important for you to have super-clear boundaries. Each person in the relationship has to take responsibility for their own mental health by cultivating self-awareness, California therapist Kim Egel tells mbg. “Depression shows up differently for each of us, and having awareness as to how your depression presents will help you communicate its effects with more flow and ease to your partner,” Egel says....

To get a sense of your primary dosha, take my dosha quiz, and scroll down for more information about how to interpret your result. And for a comprehensive guide on the best foods, movements, and lifestyle shifts to support your dosha, check out my brand-new mbg class, A Modern Approach to Ayurveda.

For example, if you grew up in a home where strong emotions were constantly on display, you may have no trouble experiencing and expressing fear, anger, or joy. But if your family kept quiet about their feelings, you may not notice your own emotions very easily, or you may not feel comfortable letting others know when you feel afraid, angry, or even happy. For instance, if you become intensely angry whenever people don’t act the way you thought they should, you might express it immediately in an aggressive way....

I can remember it so clearly. It was a gorgeous summer day and I was about to hop in the shower when my phone rang. The sound of his voice sent chills down my spine. He told me to come to his house because he had something to tell me. My heart sank to the bottom of my chest — I thought he was going to call off the wedding....

Baptiste Bouygues, the co-founder of new natural perfume line ORMAIE Paris, adds that these ingredients will likely get lighter or darker, especially when they’re exposed to variations in sunlight or temperature. “It takes a few months to happen… When you work with natural ingredients, it is normal for things to evolve.” So in the same way you’d store an essential oil blend in a dark amber bottle to preserve its properties for longer, keeping your perfume out of direct sunlight in a cool, dark place will help it last longer....

The only solution is to become so secure in yourself that you don’t need another person to feel whole — then you can love unconditionally. Here’s how I did it. After breaking up with my last live-in girlfriend, I hit rock bottom: depression, despair, and desolation. The pain was unbearable, so I made the radical decision to stay single until I was happy with me. I needed to break the cycle before it broke me for good....

To a total outsider, it can often be difficult to understand why a person would remain in a relationship with someone who gaslights them. But when you look closely at the specific behaviors of gaslighters, it’s easy to see why extricating oneself from this type of controlling, head-spinning relationship is so difficult. Sometimes, it can even seem impossible. Gaslighters are masters of the “conditional apology.” You know, when someone says, “I’m sorry you feel that way....

Don’t roll your eyes. The truth is, when you don’t feel enough love on the inside—when you don’t feel good enough, lovable enough, smart enough, anything enough—your default is to move into trying to get someone else to make you feel this way. You figure, “If they love me, then I’ll feel loved.” Unfortunately, it doesn’t work this way. Trying to secure love on the outside causes us to chase after people and demand their love....

Typically in season during the fall but still available year-round, purple potatoes are a member of the Solanum tuberosum family and boast an earthy, nutty flavor that can be prepared in a variety of delicious ways. But why are they purple? “Purple potatoes get their pigment from a class of flavonoids called anthocyanins (this is the same compound found in blueberries),” explains registered dietitian Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN. Remember how these potatoes gather their pigmentation from anthocyanins?...

The fluidity of sexual desire has been a hot button for debate ever since legendary sexologist Alfred Kinsey postulated in the 1950s that females reach their sexual prime in their early to mid-30s, while men reach theirs between 18 to 21. According to this theory, women’s sex hormones reach a peak in their early 30s, leading to stronger sex drive and desires. While this makes some evolutionary sense, research demonstrating a physiological female sexual peak in the early to mid-30s has been relatively inconclusive....

“Forearm planks activate your 360 core, firing up your transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, and your obliques, along with your glutes and arms,” Amanda Quadrini, mbg staffer and certified yoga and Pilates instructor, previously shared. Another great thing about planks: There are so many different versions to choose from. We’ve pulled together 10 of the best plank variations—from classic to unique—demonstrated by our mbg moves spotlight trainers. Add any of these types to your fitness lineup, and get ready to reap all the muscle-engaging benefits....