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Understanding how attachment styles work and knowing your own attachment type can not only help explain quick post-breakup recoveries; they can also help you choose a more appropriate partner—so maybe next time there’s no breakup at all. Researchers speak of three different types of attachment that can be created in infancy and that typically continue into adulthood: secure, anxious, and avoidant. (A fourth, known as fearful-avoidant attachment style, is a mix of the anxious and avoidant types, though it’s more rare....

Rather than spending extra time in the kitchen, these services let you explore robust menus, order what you want, and have it delivered weekly—and the options don’t end there. You can find meal kits, premade entrées, and heat-and-eat frozen picks that can be ready in a matter of minutes. “It’s similar to how I would define ‘healthy’ for homemade meals,” Cording explains. “Meals that provide a nourishing balance of protein, healthy fat, and fiber with lots of vegetables, minimal added sugar, and low to moderate amounts of sodium, with an emphasis on whole and minimally processed food....

But is there a type of exercise that reigns supreme for promoting longevity and healthspan? To find out, we asked the founder of Blue Zones, and his answer might just surprise (and even relieve) you. As Buettner tells mbg, taking a brisk walk can offer you roughly 90% of the physical activity benefits of training for a marathon—at a fraction of the exertion and impact. And not only that, but you can take a daily walk for your entire life, he notes, adding that walking “engages well over 100 muscles and also improves cognitive functioning1....

Selecting a hydrator, though, is a bit of a journey—while I’d argue the search for the dreamiest product is half the fun, it can also be confusing to wade through various ingredient lists and marketing claims. For example, many shoppers are left scratching their heads when browsing body creams versus lotions: Are these two products actually different, or is it merely semantics? Because of their higher concentration of oils and butters, “Body creams take longer to rub in, and body lotions tend to not be as sticky,” adds board-certified dermatologist Jeanine Downie, M....

But can you take a probiotic supplement at the same time as your other vitamins and supplements? What about if you’re on antibiotics? The short answer: Yes. But let’s dive in a little further. In fact, according to gut health expert and gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., MSCI, “There is some evidence that when probiotics are consumed with omega-3 fatty acids, it may actually improve the delivery of the probiotic.”* This means taking your probiotic at the same time as say, a fish oil supplement, could make your probiotic more effective, not less....

The entire digestive system is a long tube running continuously from the mouth all the way to the anus—but it certainly isn’t a straight shot from beginning to end. It twists, it turns, and it folds back on itself over and over. Microscopically, even the folds have folds. These folds are useful for peristalsis; they allow the muscles to move, accordionlike, so they can push food through. However, the downside to this structure is that food, old stool, and bacteria can get trapped inside all of those folds....

Some collagen supplements come in a powder form, whereas others are packaged up into a capsule. Is one better than the other? Here’s what you need to know. In fact, if a capsule delivers 500 milligrams of collagen, that’s 20 capsules to get to just 10 grams. (A side note: Based on the available research, we recommend 15 to 20 grams of collagen a day to get the most benefits....

Here, gardening experts share everything you need to know to master the simple technique. Once flowers start to fade, plants start to turn their attention to generating seeds instead. “At that time the plant’s energy is focused on the development of the seeds rather than the flowers,” Wilkniss explains. By removing dead flowers, you’re telling your plant to keep producing new flowers instead of putting all its energy into seeds....

We asked florists and gardeners around the world for their favorite flowers, top techniques, and insider tips for planning and maintaining a cutting garden in your home garden, whether it’s a large backyard or postage-size patio. Another nice thing about growing your own flowers is that it gives you practice arranging displays of different sizes. Make small accent clusters on days when the picking is light and larger arrangements after heavier harvests....

Perhaps you take an emergency trip to the drugstore to snag a new bottle (and somehow it magically disappears the next time you’re itching for a bare nail. No? Just me?), but did you know you could create your own DIY nail polish remover with a few household ingredients? It’s true: Behold, four ways to dissolve your polish without searching for your AWOL remover. Thank us later. The solution? You can either purchase a non-acetone remover (like this soy-based option infused with vitamins A, C, and E), or you can try your hand at DIY....

Given their recurring nature, you may be asking yourself, Do they ever go away? And if so, what can I do to get rid of them? Well, as with all matters of skin, it’s complicated. “Blackheads are a common form of acne. People with oilier skin are more likely to get blackheads, but anyone can get them. They form when pores get clogged by dead skin and excess oil,” says board-certified dermatologist Raechele Cochran Gathers, M....

To find out, we asked relationship experts what love means to begin with, plus common signs that typically indicate someone is in love with you. Here’s what they had to say. It’s also important to remember there are many different types of love. As clinical psychologist Kristina Hallett, Ph.D., previously explained to mbg, research has defined two major types of interpersonal love: passionate love (which is what we think of as romantic love, involving attraction and sexual desire) and attachment (also known as compassionate love, which can be between caregivers and children, long-term romantic partners, and other deeply bonded pairs)....

Each stage has a different function, and getting enough Stage 3 (also known as slow-wave sleep, deep sleep, and delta sleep), is essential if you want to wake up feeling restored. Here’s what happens while you’re in deep sleep, plus how to make sure you’re spending enough time in this stage nightly. About 20 to 25% of our time asleep is spent in this stage. This is also the stage in which delta brain waves—slow waves that signal relaxation—start to occur....

There’s this pervasive notion in the beauty industry that touching your face is an absolute evil, as it’s a recipe for clogged pores and bacteria. It’s a valid concern, sure, but completely flipping the script and ignoring your skin is not the answer. So I’m going to give some advice that might be a bit jarring to the average beauty fan: Touch your face! Feel your skin! You may encounter some noteworthy skin care benefits, especially if you do it strategically, like with a relaxing face-tapping technique....

As someone who’s cut their own bangs very poorly again and again, I can relate to the struggle. However, I finally found a technique that works every time, thanks to expert stylist Brad Mondo’s recent TikTok tutorial—here’s a quick rundown of what to do (and what to avoid) so you can nail your bang trim, too: How much hair you section out will determine how thick your bangs will be....

As adults, we don’t always give ourselves enough space to play, says licensed psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist Megan Fleming, Ph.D. But having the structure of different games, whether they’re more romantic, kinky, or somewhere in between, gives couples a chance to explore in ways they may not have considered. “It creates curiosity in a safe way,” she explains, “because it’s something outside of you that’s giving you the guidance, and giving direction to try things you may have never thought of on your own....

Here’s how to do it properly, as demonstrated by certified yoga instructor Phyllicia Bonanno, plus tips, modifications, and the benefits of this pose. When you properly engage your core in this pose, it works those muscles as well and can even stimulate digestion. It also increases circulation to the pelvis. Malasana is considered a good pose for balancing the root chakra, too, as it’s very grounding. (The root chakra deals with safety and security....

He explains that it also allows us to understand the space between us and other people—where we’re similar, and of course, where we’re different. When we understand that “space” between our chart’s planets and houses, and someone else’s planets and houses, we can better approach the relationship from a place of understanding. And as modern mystic and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn adds, aspects (the aforementioned “space” between planets, which we’ll explain more below) play an important role here, as well....

For a long time, researchers were only concerned with studying delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component that is concentrated in marijuana. However, within the past decade, they have become increasingly interested in the therapeutic benefits of the other compounds found in both varieties but especially concentrated in hemp, namely cannabidiol (CBD).* It’s important to know that although THC and CBD are the most studied components of cannabis, there are many more active compounds1 found within the plant, such as the phytocannabinoids cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabinol (CBN), and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), as well as terpenes and flavonoids....

“Repetitive stress injuries in the ligaments and tendons are a sign of inflammation,” explains chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. “This often causes pain around the joints, which is mistaken for arthritis. You can distinguish it by pushing over the tendon area and reproducing the pain.” Dr. Teitelbaum notes that the main thing to watch out for is exercises that push you beyond what you’re conditioned to do....