Whether you’ve been under anesthesia before, or it’s your first time needing it, it’s common to have questions (and even some fears) about how long it will stay in your system, what kind of side effects you might experience, and more. According to Patel, that just means the grogginess will fade within the hour. The systemic anesthesia, or the medicine remaining in your system, can last for up to four or five hours, she tells mbg....
Recent research in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences has also highlighted magnesium’s role in the management of blood sugar—meaning supplementation of this key mineral could help individuals with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or who are just looking to keep their blood sugar on a more even keel.* Here’s a deeper dive into the magnesium-blood sugar connection: First, a quick blood sugar2 review: Our bodies convert the foods we nosh into blood glucose....
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....
And whether you’re storing leftovers or honing your meal-prep skills, freezing soup is one of the best ways to avoid waste and secure a healthy, readily available dish. It’s equally important to “choose container sizes that fit your lifestyle,” says Maggie Moon, M.S., R.D., author The MIND Diet. “If you’re one person, reheating from a container that includes one to two servings makes more sense than having to reheat six servings to get one meal....
That’s OK—there are plenty of other ways to get rid of those pesky half-moons, both for the long and short term. Ahead, we asked experts how to target the circles at their source. There’s a pervasive notion that men’s skin is “thicker” or “tougher” than women’s—so you might wonder whether men experience less severe half-moons. But let’s unpack this myth: Research has noted that the dermis (aka where elastin and collagen are produced), is 10 to 20% thicker in men than in women1, which is why many believe men experience fewer visible signs of aging, like fine lines....
I had definitely heard about exercise-induced orgasms (what I’m calling “coregasms”) before in my life. But I always thought the coregasm was an urban myth, like a unicorn — the stuff of fairytales and legend. But since my own core-na-graphic experience in the kitchen, I’ve learned a few things about this very real phenomenon. In 2011, researchers from Indiana University surveyed 530 women online. 246 of these participants reported experiencing EISP and 124 reported experiencing an EIO from such activities as cycling, rope climbing, yoga, weight lifting, and running....
Some people may take that as a throwaway comment, but it’s a common relationship refrain that should be activating your Spidey senses. It signals a call to action, an indication that your partner doesn’t feel close to you, and it’s leading to disconnection. But what does it mean to have an emotional connection with someone anyway? “Just like children, adults need to feel a secure attachment to another adult,” couples therapist Josie Rosario, LMSW, MSed, explains to mbg....
