But of all the choices out there, from fiber-rich apples to antioxidant-packed blueberries and everything in between, which fruits pack the most powerful punch for overall health and weight loss? “I tend to encourage high-fiber, lower-sugar fruits and to watch portion sizes. Ideally, you also should consume fruit in the context of a balanced meal or snack that also provides protein and/or fat,” says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, registered dietitian and health coach....

Extensive research has proven medium-firm mattresses provide exceptional pain-relieving benefits for those living with chronic pain or any lower-back pain. A 2003 study concluded that medium-firm mattresses can significantly reduce lower-back pain1. Additionally, a 2021 systematic review in the Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology found that when compared to soft, firm, and custom-inflated mattresses, medium-firm mattresses came out on top in improving sleep quality overall. Intrigued? Below, hear from experts on who should sleep on a medium-firm mattress and find our picks for the best medium-firm mattresses of 2022....

What sets the brand apart from competitors is its unique memory foam, which was originally created by NASA to provide out-of-this-world cushioning on spacecrafts. When the material became available to the average consumer, Tempur-Pedic’s founders jumped on the opportunity to perfect it, releasing TEMPUR® Material. We spoke with holistic chiropractor Sarah Sponaugle to get the lowdown on the best Tempur-Pedic pillows for every sleep style—and what factors you should consider before making your choice....

“Our warning raises the alarm about the pervasive and ubiquitous erosion of knowledge and practice and the social and ecological consequences of this erosion,” the report continues. In this context, the word erosion is layered with meaning. Often used to describe the weathering of land, applying it to Indigenous knowledge hints at the parallels between people and place. It’s a connection that Yuria Celidwen, Ph.D., a native of Indigenous Nahua and Maya descent, sees often in her scholarly work at the intersection of Indigenous studies, cultural psychology, and contemplative science....

When it comes to the former, experts recommend a French press or pour-over method since you can easily find vessels made completely of glass or stainless steel, an impossible task in the other forms of coffee creation. These methods also allow the most benefits regarding the latter: “The stainless-steel mesh filter on a French press and the basic open pour-over method allows the coffee’s natural oils to pass, which not only improves flavor but also preserves cancer-fighting polyphenols,” explains bestselling author Dave Asprey, who revolutionized the coffee world with his invention of Bulletproof lattes, which are spiked with fat for even more health benefits....

To say 2020 was sobering would be an understatement. No amount of New Year’s Eve champagne could intoxicate the reality, adversity, and uncertainty that was last year. So instead of echoing the narrative of doing more with blind and relentless optimism, I want to instead home in on “leveling up” by…scaling back. Returning to basics at your own pace. Finding utility and yet novelty in what you already have. When I get home from work, all I want to do is relax....

As psychotherapist Annette Nuñez, Ph.D., LMFT, tells mbg, she equates mental age with things like executive function, emotional development, and overall maturity. These things, she says, usually come to us with time as we get older, but for some people, they may feel, act, or think in ways that indicate a younger mental age. According to clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D., what we consider maturity “is generally defined as the ability to wisely and appropriately manage developmental responsibilities in mental, emotional, behavioral, and social arenas,” as well as other forms of maturity like physical maturity, developmental stage maturity, and career maturity....