Each of these signs has a corresponding element (fire, earth, water, or air), modality (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), polarity (yin or yang), symbol, archetype, house, ruling planet, and more. When you understand all these little details about the things that make a sign what it is, understanding all 12 becomes that much easier. In terms of the history of the signs, the AstroTwins previously wrote for mbg that the Sumerians noted the journeys of planets and stars as far back as 6000 B....

Our team previously consulted with experts and podiatrists, rounding up some of the top sneakers for runners, the most comfortable shoes for walking, sneakers for standing all day, and even the best supportive options for people with plantar fasciitis. Today, we’ve sifted through our top picks to see which are discounted in the current holiday sales—and found the best Cyber Monday sneaker deals worth shopping right now. After all, there’s more to a good sneaker than meets the eye....

As doctor of clinical psychiatry Perpetua Neo, DClinPsy, previously wrote for mbg, “A toxic person is someone who regularly displays actions and behaviors that hurt others or otherwise negatively impact the lives of the people around them, and they’re usually the main instigating factor of a toxic relationship.” With that in mind, toxic friends are those people who claim to be your friend yet do things that actively harm you or your well-being....

Experts say even 20 to 30 minutes of exercise a day can make you happier, but that’s not the only reason to get up and get a workout in. Exercise can improve cognitive function and memory, give you more energy, help you sleep better, and even boost your sex drive. Plus, you’ll be strengthening your body and your heart—and you’ll feel better, too. Reason enough to refresh your fitness wardrobe, right?...

Experts say even 20 to 30 minutes of exercise a day can make you happier, but that’s not the only reason to get up and get a workout in. Exercise can improve cognitive function and memory, give you more energy, help you sleep better, and even boost your sex drive. Plus, you’ll be strengthening your body and your heart—and you’ll feel better, too. Reason enough to refresh your fitness wardrobe, right?...

I love a home workout as much as the next homebody, but are they as effective as a gym session or class? I decided to ask some fellow trainers and doctors their thoughts on the matter. “Some movement is ALWAYS better than no movement,” says Lauren Kanski, NASM-CPT. “You may be limited in creativity with an at-home workout but definitely not in ability.” The two main limitations people think of when they consider working out at home are space and equipment....

Here’s how to mix a blend of your favorite scents and spray your way to a fresher home. Scented sprays can bring potentially harmful compounds like benzene1, formaldehyde2, toluene, m,p-xylene1, and phthalates into your home, so if you are going with store-bought, read the brand’s materials carefully and look for transparent blends that explain what ingredients are being used and why. For example, many brands list essential oils’ specific compounds, so you can better identify any potential irritant—this is a good thing and can help users understand if the product is right for them....