Maybe sex has decreased in your relationship, or maybe sex is just feeling dull, uncomfortable, or obligatory instead of actually fun. Let’s talk about the facts when it comes to sex in long-term relationships: Another study3 found good sex can even offset the negative effects of communication problems in relationships. Furthermore, having less sex than you wish you were having can make your relationship less stable and increase the likelihood of a breakup, according to a study published in the 4Archives of Sexual Behavior4....

The diet emphasizes healthy, whole foods that bring nutritional value without imposing too many serious rules for what you can (or can’t) eat. Another key component of the lifestyle? Spending time with family and friends. Studies have shown the health benefits of this habit, and it’s common practice in the Blue Zones, where people live longest. There are two of these zones along the Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy; and Icaria, Greece), but spending time with the people who matter is a common thread among more than just those communities....

But the truth is, anyone at any age, at any level of professional success or education accomplishments, could find themselves there. From double board-certified physicians to CEOs to lawyers, people have found themselves trapped. And the shame is suffocating. Note: This is written from the context of a heterosexual relationship, where the man is an abuser, and the woman is the victim, for the ease of word flow. Importantly, women can absolutely be abusers, men can absolutely be victims, and all sorts of relationships can run the risk of being toxic....

When you find yourself feeling peckish, reach for one of these keto-approved, low-carb snacks that can satisfy any craving in a healthier way. If you’re following a keto diet, you’ll be restricting carbs to roughly 50 grams (total, not net) per day, preferably from whole foods like fibrous vegetables, nuts, and perhaps even some low-sugar berries. Snacks can constitute a small portion of this total. If you are simply keeping an eye on your carbohydrate intake, you may not be restricting to this level, but the advice to stick to whole foods and not go crazy on the snacks still applies....

We tapped her for a few of her favorite and most-effective lessons—because guess what? Joy isn’t always something that comes serendipitously; sometimes you have to create it through things big and small. “Joy doesn’t come naturally a lot of times. You have to cultivate the time and space for joy. It’s important to have an outline, vision, and game plan for how you can bring more joy into your life,” she says....

Her story echoes that of so many women suffering daily with endometriosis. But I believe it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s a condition where tissue that normally lines the uterus—called the endometrium—grows in other parts of the body where it’s not supposed to be, most commonly the abdominal cavity, where it can land on the intestinal lining, ovaries and fallopian tubes. This tissue is triggered by the same hormonal changes that trigger your period to come each month, causing this tissue to bleed as well....

The rope wall was first developed and refined by the late B.K.S. lyengar, originating in the ordinary Indian home or dwelling. Simple ropes were secured from a typical window gate, allowing for the yoga practitioner to go deeper in various poses as they are held by the ropes in suspension. For instance, many students new to yoga are not always ready for inversions, but a rope wall helps to facilitate the process by making the student feel more stable and secure....