People started bringing them inside and keeping them as houseplants—ones that could survive in darker parlor rooms, at that—around the Victorian era. Over time, Chinese evergreens have been bred to take on bright shades like hot pink (Aglaonema Creta), and today, you can find many varieties of the plant in offices, shops, and residences that don’t get a lot of bright light, as well as in tropical gardens. You can usually spot a Chinese evergreen by its leaves: They’re long, with a strong vein running down the middle and a speckled pattern along the sides....

Not to be confused with déjà vu, this particular phenomenon is called déjà rêvé—and it’s actually not that uncommon. While the exact science behind déjà rêvé isn’t fully understood, there are some research-backed explanations for what makes it possible, as well as theories from dream experts on what it can mean. Research is limited, but according to one 2010 study on the subject, experiencing déjà rêvé is common—though notably, it does get less common with age....

The specific term permaculture was coined by Bill Mollison in the 1970s and literally means “permanent agriculture.” It refers to the constant cycling that happens in this type of garden throughout the seasons. The technique is similar to lasagna gardening in that permaculture gardens are, for the most part, self-sustaining. They don’t require much labor from your end and instead thrive on natural forces like the sun, wind, and water. Their diversity of native plants and reliance on natural fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides is what differentiates them from your typical backyard garden or farm....

While dreams remain a somewhat mysterious function of the human brain, they’re undoubtedly fascinating. So, we asked experts all your burning questions, from why we dream every night, to how to interpret your last wonky nightmare. Here’s what to know. Dreams help us “process the emotion-laden events of the day and then store these memories in our associative web of memories,” she notes. This can explain why we have recurring dreams, she adds, as deeply emotional events like trauma or grief can take a while to process....

Let’s have “the talk” about how to navigate this precarious situation. For you to know you’re truly in love with them, it’s important to figure out if it’s simply platonic love or the beginnings of a beautiful love story. That includes thinking through all of the possibilities that can happen. After you’ve honestly interrogated your feelings, the reflections will leave you well equipped to figure out what to do next. Licensed marriage and family therapist Farah Zerehi, LMFT, tells mbg the best way to process these feelings is confiding in someone you trust or journaling about it so you can gain a better perspective....

Here are some common causes—and natural remedies to help. While gas and occasional bloating are a normal part of the digestive process, there are some pesky things that can cause more gas than usual. Registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, says some of the common culprits include: But if you’re already feeling swollen and ready for stretchy pants, here are 10 natural remedies to try, all backed by science:* Interestingly, some bacteria produce more gases than others....

The word alone is enough to instill procrastination in even the most motivated gym-goer. Yet even in the face of plenty of excuses, the treadmill and its cohorts usually come out victorious, roping us in for yet another long bout of steady movement in the name of “burning calories.” Luckily, research has given us a multitude of legitimate excuses to finally escape the clutches of steady-state cardio. Read on to discover why dropping this form of cardio might just be one of the best decisions you can make for your waistline and hormonal health....