Gratitude is “the practice of making space for appreciation,” licensed psychologist Snehal Kumar, Ph.D., tells mbg. This could be an appreciation for the people and things in your life, the experiences you’ve had, or the experiences you’ve yet to have, but gratitude can also (and should) be rooted in an appreciation of the self, Kumar explains. So what happens when you do something about it? Here’s a list of all the various benefits of practicing and expressing gratitude on a regular basis, according to the experts and scientific research: These findings suggest that when you’re in the thick of a stressful situation, if you are able to refocus your attention and energy on things that you are grateful for in the moment, you can calm both the mind and body, therefore reducing the physical and mental symptoms of stress....

Here’s a time-tested and expert-backed summary of the ingredients to avoid, the products to snag, and the DIY options to mix up if you’re ready to hop on the greener-cleaner train. “The term can be misleading, as ’natural’ products often contain plenty of hazardous chemicals and undisclosed ingredients,” Samara Geller, a senior research and database analyst for the environmental watchdog group Environmental Working Group (EWG), tells mindbodygreen. The same goes for descriptors like eco-friendly, plant-based, green, chemical-free—you get the picture....

While sexual frustration and horniness can intersect and share some similarities, they’re not the same. “Horny is the desire or arousal for sexual activity and can have more of a positive tone, as culturally we use the term to imply we are turned on,” Cline explains. You can be horny but not sexually frustrated, though being horny with unmet sexual needs can easily cause frustration. Sexual frustration isn’t a medical diagnosis....

In psychology, these mental gymnastics are known as defense mechanisms. People are typically not aware when they’re using these self-protective methods, according to couples’ therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC. “Because they’re survival adaptations, it would be misguided to say defense mechanisms are bad, wrong, or unhealthy,” she adds. “At the same time, they tend to block our awareness of our true underlying experiences, create tension in our bodies, and make it harder for us to be truly intimate and vulnerable with others....

Here’s why it’s important to lather up your prep surface and how to do so safely. Oil repels water, preventing moisture-loving bacteria and germs from settling into the grooves on your board. So even if you don’t cook all that much, oiling is still a good habit to get into. To further drive home why oiling is so essential, Tarek Alame and Tiffany Yu, the co-founders of California-based cutting board company Sonder LA, compare a dry board to dry hands: “The more often you wash your hands, the dryer they get....

Below, find three daily habits that can strengthen your relationship over time. Sometimes the tiniest tweaks can make the biggest difference. Namely, they found couples who wound up divorcing seven years after their wedding had only turned toward their partner’s bids for connection 33% of the time. “Whereas the couples who were still married (prior, six years ago) had turned toward those bids 86% of the time. So these small moments are very, very, powerful,” John adds....

While running injuries are common, there are many ways to help prevent them (i.e., wearing the right shoe, running on gentle terrain, and resting when necessary). Understanding the most common running injuries is helpful for knowing how to treat and even prevent them. What it is: Irritation of the joint between the thigh bone (a.k.a. the femur) and kneecap (a.k.a. patella). How to treat it: Strengthening and stretching the muscles around the knee, including the quads, hamstrings, and hip muscles (specifically the glutes, and hip rotator muscles)....