It comes in many different forms, but the experience of being ghosted is universal. And most of us would probably agree: ghosting sucks. “Ghosting exists on a spectrum and can happen at literally any part of dating, from disappearing from a chat on a dating app and unmatching, to leaving your text messages on ‘Read’ after a date, to cutting off all communication with you after years of dating,” explains sex and dating coach Myisha Battle, M....

Spurred by a renewed interest in the power of tea, now backed by modern science, tea consumption is on the rise. It is predicted by 2027 annual green tea production will reach 3.6 million tons, but how much green tea do you actually need to be drinking? Let’s break down the science behind green tea and exactly how many cups you should be sipping on every day. If you are interested in diabetes prevention or treatment, one study found more than three cups of tea per day8 was associated with a lower type-2 diabetes risk, while other research also supports this intake, showing benefit for three to four cups per day4....

Since meeting my husband, I had tried three different types of oral contraceptives. Each one had side effects that put a tremendous strain on our relationship.The first pill made me bleed profusely every time we had sex. The second caused me to become jealous and paranoid. We argued loudly, intensely, emotionally, and often in public. My self-esteem was rock bottom, and I lashed out at any perceived offense. The third option was just the final shovel of dirt on my already well-buried libido....

This is why I find it challenging to write about skin and hair changes within the context of hormonal birth control. What one person experiences will not hold true for the rest: There are simply too many variables. However, there are valid reasons people may experience either of these according to dermatologists. But, again, derms also note that this is a tricky area in which no one’s experience is the same as the rest....

While it’s easy to romanticize this phase of your relationships (and therefore dread the end of it), we often overlook what comes next. But as psychiatrist Daniel Lieberman, M.D., author of The Molecule of More, recently shared on the mindbodygreen podcast, it might be even better than the honeymoon phase. This honeymoon phase, also called “passionate love,” is just an era, so it won’t last forever. During this time, it can feel so intoxicating to be with the other person that you might start to believe this overpowering feeling won’t ever ebb....

That’s right, you read correctly. I got myself a wife through meditation. Without meditation I might not (and probably wouldn’t) be married right now. I also found that when you are that alone (as I was), you start to hang out with those who feel comparably lonely. I was almost running out of friends without partners and/or families. On my first beginner shiatsu1 course, I felt out of place. We started our days with Qigong and ended in a circle holding hands....

This is no small issue—not getting enough fiber has whole-body ramifications that can seriously impact your gut health, bowel movements, immune resilience, cardiovascular health, metabolic function, mental well-being, and more. There are two broad categories of fiber: soluble and insoluble. During digestion, soluble fiber dissolves into a gel-like substance that helps collect and remove things the body doesn’t need (e.g., extra hormones, cholesterol, toxins, and waste), while insoluble fiber forms up the bulk of stool and helps move it along to be properly eliminated....