According to naturopathic physician and registered dietitian Jaime Schehr, N.D., R.D., “Dietary proteins are made up of amino acids, which are largely responsible for both muscle building and muscle repair,” making it especially important to eat after exercising. While the actual definition of “high protein” can differ based on labeling, Cording says, “In general, for something to be high protein, a serving needs to provide at least 20% of the recommended daily intake for protein....

On that latter point, we’re here to walk through face creams and moisturizers. It’s a category with lots of variety depending on your personal preferences and skin type needs. Some folks love dense, rich textures—while others prefer light-as-air and fast-absorbing formulas. Some people may have oily- or acne-prone skin, so they need appropriate actives to combat inflammation or oil production. And others deal with irritation and want gentle ingredients to soothe reactive skin....

Read on for expert insight into this home gym MVP from three certified personal trainers, plus our picks for the six best kettlebells for all your lifting needs. From squats to curls to presses, kettlebell variations allow you to challenge your muscles in different ways—and that promotes progress. Plus, some signature kettlebell moves, like kettlebell swings, can’t be comfortably replicated with a dumbbell. While both home gym staples share a similarly small footprint, kettlebells zig where dumbbells zag....

We tapped top dermatologists to get the scoop on must-have skin care ingredients to grab for healthy aging. But we wouldn’t be mindbodygreen if we didn’t talk about skin aging from a holistic perspective. So these ingredients aren’t just topicals—although, we did include a fair share of those as well—it also includes several ingredients to ingest via supplementation.* Skin cancer is not the only possible consequence of neglecting sun protection. It wreaks havoc on our skin, too....

“Some studies have suggested sensitivity in this area when stimulated, [which] can lead to improved lubrication and possibly more intense orgasm,” Michael Ingber, M.D., a board-certified female pelvic medicine and sexual health specialist with the Center for Specialized Women’s Health, tells mbg. The A-spot has sometimes been referred to as the “female prostate,” adds Alicia Sinclair, a certified sex educator and CEO of b-Vibe & Le Wand, “because of its precise location and ability to be stimulated similarly to the male prostate....

And respiration through the nose is essential, for so many ways, for so many reasons. For starters, our bodies operate most efficiently in a state of balance, pivoting between action and relaxation, daydreaming and reasoned thought. This balance is influenced by the nasal cycle and may even be controlled by it. In 2015, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, recorded the breathing patterns of a schizophrenic woman1 over the course of three consecutive years and found that she had a “significantly greater” left-nostril dominance....

The benefits and criticisms alike are vast, and it’s hard to wade through it all to know whether or not your body will benefit from this diet. But that’s where we come in. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the Plant Paradox Diet, plus a meal plan if you’re thinking of trying it out. In 2017, Gundry published The Plant Paradox, a book about “the hidden dangers in ‘healthy’ foods that cause disease and weight gain....