But when undertaking any lifestyle or dietary change, a healthy mindset is always essential—especially when beginning a diet whose success relies on perfectly calculated ratios of macronutrients. As a functional medicine practitioner, I have seen the most well-intentioned people become obsessed with following the conventional keto diet perfectly, and this stress actually ends up causing more harm than good. Here are six signs a well-intentioned diet, whether it’s the ketogenic diet or any other way of eating, has likely devolved into disordered eating: In a way, it’s “easier” to choose these processed foods—along with high-fat, virtually zero-carb foods like bacon and butter—instead of fresh foods like vegetables, which naturally contain some carbs that are harder to calculate as precisely....

Avocado oil has a high smoke point compared to other oils, says Nisha Chellam, MD, a functional medicine doctor with Parsley Health. The smoke point is 480 degrees Fahrenheit for unrefined avocado oil and 520 degrees for refined avocado oil. That’s significantly higher than extra-virgin olive oil (350 degrees) and vegetable oil (400 degrees). In one 12-week study3, 163 people who had up to 175 grams of avocado (about one large ‘cado) once a day found that those who ate the fruit had a more diverse range of gut bacteria compared to the control group....

Here are seven ways to incorporate “couple’s care” together, as recommended by self-care experts: “You can work on setting your goals together, or set them separately and then share,” says certified life coach Melissa Snow. “This invites conversation about what they are excited about, what their fears are, and how you can help.” When your partner is involved in your personal development, you’ll feel that much more connected to each other and able to understand each other in much deeper, more nuanced ways....

To make more sense of it all, mbg consulted experts to create this go-to guide for diuretics. Here’s all you need to know: A few of the most common types of diuretics: Diuretics are often prescribed to people with cardiovascular issues, like hypertension (high blood pressure) or heart failure, as well as those with kidney disease or swollen tissues. 5 Diuretics (mainly loop diuretics) are also beneficial at treating edema and lymphedema....

Some of these signs might appear obvious, but many very intelligent people miss them. If you’re ready to create a long-term relationship or find yourself stuck in one that’s not progressing the way you want it to, these nine warning signs can help you make a better prediction about your future with the other person. And hopefully save you a ton of valuable time in the process. An example of this is that person who makes you feel so wanted, alive and beautiful but can then go days (or even weeks) without even texting you....

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Andrea Elliott of the New York Times sheds light on the power of resilience, the importance of family, and the cost of inequality in her recent book, Invisible Child. Following eight years in the dramatic life of a girl whose indomitable spirit is tested by homelessness, poverty, and racism in our country, Invisible Child illuminates some of the most critical issues in contemporary America. The excerpt below provides a mere glimpse into the riveting and unforgettable story that puts a spotlight on the homelessness crisis that has exploded in New York City....

A good book may be an adventure in itself—but what happens when we take that book on an adventure? Double the fun. Reading is versatile: Sure, you can read in bed before you sleep, but you can also read on a mountaintop! Especially with all the forms of reading available now. Between print, audiobooks, and e-books, your latest Penguin Random House title can follow wherever you go. Let’s see just how far we can take that with these five unexpected places for reading this summer: Because road trips tend to get us in a reflective state, we recommend loading up The Ugly Cry, by Danielle Henderson, to your phone....