From a physiological perspective, neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., says, “Your gut feelings are a combination of your gut bacteria communicating directly to your brain via chemical messengers in the blood (cytokine transmission1) and the gut neurons connection to the limbic (emotional and intuitive) part of the brain.” And from a more spiritual view, clairvoyant intuitive and author of A Little Bit of Intuition Catharine Allan tells mbg that “people usually get an overall sensation of knowing” but how that knowing presents itself will be different for everyone, which brings us to our next point....

Beyond providing yet another way to categorize your personality, handwriting has even been shown to provide clues about mental health and predict one’s likelihood of professional success1 in some cases. The concept was invented by the French, he notes, and to become a graphologist, you typically have to study for around five to seven years. Beck has over 40 years of experience in graphology himself and says the ways in which someone deviates from the “standard” way to write (whether that be size, spacing, etc....

We took a deep dive into the world of on-demand meditation, comparing these two top mindfulness apps—Headspace and Calm—to help determine which one might be best for you. Keep reading for the pros and cons of each and to learn how downloading a meditation app can take your health and well-being to new heights. “Anxiety management is a primary reason people find themselves meditating,” says Jen Stavitsky, certified meditation teacher, reiki master, and founder and CEO of Cultivate Meditation and Wellness....

Your partner walks into the kitchen in her jogging gear, at ease, a half-smile on her face. There’s perspiration on her forehead. “Hi,” she says. “What’s for dinner?” Your partner’s shoulders stiffen. “You said you’d get some last week.” She removes her earbuds and rolls her eyes. “Wow, you’re in a foul mood,” she says. “And you’re out jogging while I’m cooking us dinner!” you yell. “I mean, do I have to do all the shopping, now, too?...

If you’re rushing to the bathroom several times within an hour, it may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. On the other hand, if you find yourself passing hours without having to go, that could be signaling another type of issue altogether. The good news? Whatever type of bathroom-goer category you fall into, it’s possible to train your bladder and improve any unwanted habits. Since the amount of water a person needs each day will differ, the best way to test your hydration levels is simply by checking the color of your pee....

You probably don’t know the pH. As a little chemistry lesson, everything has a pH level that ranges from 0 to 14. When the pH is neutral, that means it’s right in the middle at 7; it’s acidic when it’s below that, and when it’s alkaline when it’s above. Your scalp, like the rest of your skin, runs at about 5.5. This is all important because your skin’s pH is and can be affected by the products you are putting on it....

Here’s what romance is really all about, plus how to be a more romantic partner in your relationship. The word romantic stems from the Latin word Romanus or Romanicus, which literally meant “Roman” or “from Rome.” Throughout the Middle Ages, the old French adopted the word romanz, meaning “of the Roman vernacular,” to describe both a specific type of Latin speech as well as the literature written in that vernacular style—which generally featured tales of knights, chivalry, and passion....