Luckily, there are treatments out there that can do just that. Microblading and microshading are two forms of permanent makeup and ways to make your brows look fuller for the long haul, but which one should you choose? Here’s the 101, from brow experts. “Most people use an electric tool that is handheld and has a small needle; it’s used to make very small cuts,” he explains. On occasion, manual tools can be used, but most often electric tools are preferred....

After a year defined by all the things we were missing, it’s safe to say that we all deserve to exercise our right to self-love. So in 2021, we’re flipping the script to introduce a new approach to the way we eat—we call it mindful feasting. But what does it mean to “mindfully feast”? It means treating yourself to the foods that bring you joy, nourish you with the good stuff, and—most importantly—make your taste buds sing....

If these winged creatures seem to be following you lately, here’s what they could be trying to tell you, according to spiritual experts. As Dawn Baumann Brunke, author of the book Animal Teachings, tells mbg, “Most moths navigate by moonlight and are at home in the dark. For this reason, many cultures have associated moths with the foreshadowing of death.” In Ancient Greece, for example, moths and butterflies were linked with souls of the dead....

Although you’re probably not asking someone about their MBTI before a first date, knowing it can be a shortcut to more information about a potential partner’s personality. Let’s dive into some of the basics on Myers-Briggs relationship compatibility. Extroversion/introversion speaks to how you get your energy. Enlivened by crowds, parties, and spending time with others? You’re likely an extrovert. If you prefer to re-energize through quiet time and solitary pursuits, introversion probably describes you better....

Metal desks are great for focus, but they may be cold. Warm them up with a houseplant (more on those later!) or wooden fruit bowl. Ideally, you’ll be able to position your desk so you have a clear view of the door (and anyone who is approaching) when you’re sitting down. But if you can’t move your desk to command the room, you can place a mirror on your desk so you can see what’s behind you....

Though period flu is not a medical condition and can’t be diagnosed, the symptoms are very real for many women. To better understand what causes period flu and how to treat it, mbg spoke with integrative physicians and OB/GYNs. While these pre-period symptoms are similar to those of influenza, period flu is distinguished by its cyclical nature. “Period flu symptoms can occur between ovulation and the beginning of your period,” integrative medicine doctor Alejandra Carrasco, M....

The four main parenting styles create a framework for how we evaluate and describe child-rearing decisions. But these styles are not stagnant—you can, for the most part, fall into one “type,” while still exhibiting behaviors of the others. Or cultural norms can play a role in how these parenting styles are exhibited. What we’re saying here is that while these may be distinct and differing styles, there is nuance. Licensed psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph....