I never really plan for it; it just happens, and only sometimes. I know some people can’t stand treadmills (and are perhaps turning their noses up at this second), but when life gets in the way a treadmill can feel like a true godsend. While running inside and outside both have their own benefits and drawbacks, there’s no denying that running outside tends to be more difficult. Sure, most runners prefer running outside, but they don’t do it because it’s physically easier—depending on the terrain and conditions, it’s usually much harder....

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and the longest night. The opposite is true in the Southern Hemisphere…it is the longest day. Both are powerful threshold moments to honor. In keeping with the theme of reinvention and lighting yourself up from within, here are some of my favorite rituals to do during this time of year: Use the solstice as an opportunity to unplug from all devices and give yourself some alone time....

As neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., explains to mbg, “Wisdom is the life lessons you pick up through experience and store in your neurons but don’t consciously recall.” Intelligence, on the other hand, is defined as “the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.” It’s about intellect and the application of that intellect. Swart notes intelligence can be defined in several ways, including emotional intelligence, “But the traditional definition is about using your logic to solve problems and make decisions....

Thankfully—or not depending on how you view the world—there are plenty of products that promise to clear your pores, shrink them, and make them less obvious on your face. But how many of them actually do the work, and are there any items you should be avoiding? Here, we dug into what skin care pros actually want you to do in order to take care of your skin and pores. And some people might even notice them enlarge as they age....

As board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., FAAD, told us about hypoallergenic products (which essentially means fragrance-free): “[Fragrance] is one of the most common ingredients to cause sensitivity, puffiness, itch, and rash.” We should note that even natural fragrances, like essential oils, can cause irritation for some—namely, those with hypersensitive skin. That’s why we rounded up our favorite fragrance-free body washes for your browsing pleasure. Not only are they free of irritants that can trigger sensitive skin, but our picks also simultaneously feed the skin barrier with nourishing ingredients....

Debra Lee Baldwin, the author of Succulents Simplified, likens their plump leaves to a succulent steak. “When you push on it, it has that soft resilience,” she tells mbg. “Tropical plants have thin leaves because they’re getting plenty of moisture from either rain or humidity, so they don’t need to store it.” “Based on the research I’ve found, there are over 10,000 different types of succulents that we know of, but a lot of those include the ones that humans are now cultivating and hybridizing,” Rachael Cohen, the author of Infinite Succulent, tells mbg....

Now, this does not mean that you need to agree with your wife all the time, but it does mean that she’ll feel much more connected to you and “heard” if you actually listen—really listen—to what she has to say. How do you do this? “Focus on her when she’s talking. Turn off the news. Put down the cellphone. Leave work behind. Just listen with your full attention,” advises Manly. “If your wife likes to be touched, be sure to hug her, stroke her hair, and cuddle with her,” Manly suggests....