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....

He explains that it also allows us to understand the space between us and other people—where we’re similar, and of course, where we’re different. When we understand that “space” between our chart’s planets and houses, and someone else’s planets and houses, we can better approach the relationship from a place of understanding. And as modern mystic and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn adds, aspects (the aforementioned “space” between planets, which we’ll explain more below) play an important role here, as well....

In fact, U.S. hospitals are now one of the riskiest places in the Western world for a woman to give birth. Most of us have heard our fair share of horror stories about long labors and challenging births, long before we’ve even become pregnant ourselves. Naturally, we want to do our best to prepare our bodies ahead of time to have the healthiest and easiest labor possible. Fortunately, our bodies are wise and know what they need to do to bring our babies into the world....

In all seriousness, it’s essential to take note of the foods you’re eating because how you nourish your body has an impact on so many aspects of your health. Just as some foods allow you to feel your best, others may be to blame for bloating, a bad mood, and even headaches or skin flare-ups. Ever notice how processed foods make you feel a bit off? That’s the perfect example of certain ingredients not optimally fueling your body....

But, as with most aspects of our well-being, there’s a lot more to understand than what lies on the surface. So just how much do you have to run to lose weight? Let’s break it down. So if you wanted to lose 5 pounds, you would need to run 180 miles if you didn’t change anything else about your lifestyle! This is, of course, unrealistic for the majority of us, which is why it’s important to factor nutrition into this equation....

It’s scary to let your guard down—but allowing yourself to be sincerely seen, touched, and affected by someone else is a powerful sexual experience. So, read on for how to intensify passion with your partner: “Sexual communication is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling sex life. It’s hard to have great sex when you can’t talk about it,” certified sex therapist Michelle Herzog, LMFT, CST, tells mbg. “If you’re not sure where to begin, start with asking your partner about their sexual likes and dislikes....

That makes it tricky for us as consumers, too. We can all agree that cutting out single-use plastic and eating mostly plants are positive goals, but what does sustainability look like when it comes to buying new clothes? The good news is “sustainable shopping” doesn’t have to be a total misnomer: From supporting Fair Trade brands to buying local or secondhand, we’ve got a solid number of strategies to help us get started with building a wardrobe that’s better for the planet....