“When it comes to meals for folks with diabetes, the two most important things to consider are timing (eating regularly) and the pairing of nutrients,” says Shana Minei Spence, M.S., RDN, CDN. “Diabetes can be managed without a premade meal or kit, but for some it might make things easier—especially if the amount of carbs, fat, and protein are listed out.” Luckily, there are several meal delivery services out there that prioritize diabetes-friendly diets, such as low-carb, paleo, or keto, which are suggested to maintain a healthy blood sugar level....

This phenomenon is called aphantasia—and it’s a relatively mysterious neurological condition whereby people are unable to visualize things in their heads. Here’s what the little research we have on it has found so far, plus how to find out whether you have it. When someone with aphantasia does try to imagine something, they simply can’t and instead see a void of darkness. Neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M....

According to Christopher Renstrom, astrology expert and author of Rise and Shine: An Astrological Guide to How You Show Up in the World, the energy of this new moon is ultimately going to be invigorating. Not only is Aquarius a free-spirited and collective-minded air sign, but the sun and moon here are also forming a motivating sextile to Jupiter in Aries. This aspect will come as a welcome break from the density of Pluto in Capricorn we’ve been experiencing....

Implementing regular cardio workouts into your routine improves your cardiovascular health and cognitive function1—plus, it gives you an always-appreciated boost of endorphins2. Most commonly found in CrossFit gyms and HIIT studios, air bikes differ from traditional cycling in that they offer an intense full-body workout. With more options available than ever, you can now invest in an air bike for your own home and reap the many health benefits, without needing to book time at the studio....

Theta brain waves happen during a drowsy yet still awake period. Here’s what you need to know about theta waves, including their relationship with sleep, and how you can tap into them to achieve your goals. “Theta waves have a frequency of 4-8 Hz. and are activated when we are being insightful or creative. It’s often referred to as the healing wave,” Leaf adds. Theta waves are very prevalent in children, says Ilene S....

Vitamin C plays key roles in immune, cognitive, cardiovascular, and skin health, as well as iron absorption and collagen synthesis.* But since the body can’t produce it spontaneously, we have to seek C out in food sources, and many people do a less-than-stellar job of meeting their daily needs: Almost half of American adults have a vitamin C gap in their diet1, and an estimated 108 million of us have insufficient vitamin C levels, per blood tests....

As dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg puts it, “A vivid dream is one that is full of clear details, colors, involved storyline, produces strong emotions, and is remembered as if it were an actual, real-life experience.” Take nightmares for example. Therapist and dream expert Leslie Ellis, Ph.D., tells mbg that nightmares are a “prototypical vivid dream,” though vivid dreams aren’t always bad. (More on that later.) “Lucid dreaming is also another category of vivid dreaming....