Virgo, on the other hand, is an earth sign, symbolized by the Virgin, representing Virgo’s discerning nature. But just like Gemini, it is also mutable, and the only other planet ruled by Mercury. With both of these signs sharing a ruling planet all about communication, intellect, ideas, and information, Virgo and Gemini are likely to have plenty to talk about, according to Molly Pennington, Ph.D. And, what’s more, they’ll both be adaptable in various situations thanks to their mutability, she adds....

A treadmill or place to run outside: For this workout, Jason is finding his stride on a Bowflex Treadmill, but you can also follow this workout by running outdoors! A kettlebell: Jason is using the Bowflex 840 SelectTech Kettlebell for this workout, which uses a compact system to adjust from 8-40 pounds. You can also substitute a dumbbell for this workout. Running shoes: Gear up in the Men’s or Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam Tempo Running Shoe for all the support and breathability....

“It’s simply being unresponsive,” says somatic psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist Holly Richmond, Ph.D., LMFT. “It’s called ‘grey rock’ because you have that image in your mind of this grey, unmovable rock.” Campbell adds that the idea is that you engage with this person “in as limited a capacity as you can—in particular, being nonemotional and nondramatic.” When you “become” the grey rock, Richmond says, you don’t engage with this person or their behavior....

Your gut microbiome influences your digestion, metabolism, and immune function (among other things), and when bad bacteria are given the opportunity to thrive, it can contribute to everything from gastrointestinal upset to obesity to mood disorders. A gut healthy diet can help restore or maintain microbial balance, which can have a major impact on how you feel. If your gut is out of whack—meaning the ratio of good bacteria to bad is off—you’ll feel it....

Your gut microbiome influences your digestion, metabolism, and immune function (among other things), and when bad bacteria are given the opportunity to thrive, it can contribute to everything from gastrointestinal upset to obesity to mood disorders. A gut healthy diet can help restore or maintain microbial balance, which can have a major impact on how you feel. If your gut is out of whack—meaning the ratio of good bacteria to bad is off—you’ll feel it....

I was 41 years old when my husband and I started seriously talking about having kids. Given my age, I decided to visit the gynecologist first to ensure everything was OK. There, my doctor tested my follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, which gives a general read on a woman’s egg supply and fertility. I was told I had a FSH level of 15. Translation: My ovaries were barely producing good eggs—and I had just a 5 to 8% chance of conceiving naturally....

Here’s what we know about how often married couples have sex, according to research and experts. But first an important note: “A normal sexual frequency is determined by what the couple agrees is mutually satisfying,” sexologist Shamyra Howard, LCSW, tells mbg. And she adds: “Sexual frequency is not an indicator of sexual satisfaction.” For people in their 80s, 19% of sexually active men and 32% of sexually active women had sex at least twice a month....