Achieving the sleep of our dreams (and the daytime productivity of our fantasies) starts with the right mindset; racing, anxious thoughts from the day will only make it harder to relax. Routine matters too; drinking caffeine or alcohol, eating rich foods, and scrolling through social media before bed can mess with rest. Finally, one of the most important determinants of sleep quality is the bedroom itself. The ideal sleep space is dark, quiet, and cold—ideally around 65 degrees Fahrenheit....

Although nuts are primarily made up of fats (mostly monounsaturated, omega-3, and omega-6), they also have a sufficient amount of protein, which is great news for anyone looking to diversify their protein profile (looking at you, wannabe plant-based eaters). Pecans come in at 2.6 grams of protein per ounce. While 2.6 grams of protein is nothing to write home about, pecans have the highest phytochemical concentration of flavonoids of all tree nuts2, and that has to count for something....

However, one mental health practice often feels personally enjoyable, even comparable to an art project (just, you know, with way more brain-building benefits): We’re talking about vision boards. And as neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., explains on the mindbodygreen podcast, you can make any vision board even more effective with this easy switch. You can make a vision board out of magazine and photo cutouts, or you can opt for a digital vision board and print it out for less waste....

“The partner on top can use their legs to add more of a bounce than a grinding sensation and control the speed and depth of penetration or movement,” she explains. “The partner in the bottom position does receive more intense stimulation as the partner on top can use pelvic muscles and leg strength to increase intensity.” “If you like to be in control, dominate, and be on top, this is the position for you,” Sparks says....

Whether you want more immediate access to fresh herbs, need some kitchen inspiration, or are committed to a whole food diet, an apartment garden delivers. Here’s everything you need to know to start your own. Arugula excels in north-facing windows—a rare trait for a house plant. The cooler temps keep arugula from bolting or going to seed. As with all apartment garden plants, keep arugula planters away from heat sources, which will dry out the soil and stress the plant....

Understanding how attachment styles work and knowing your own attachment type can not only help explain quick post-breakup recoveries; they can also help you choose a more appropriate partner—so maybe next time there’s no breakup at all. Researchers speak of three different types of attachment that can be created in infancy and that typically continue into adulthood: secure, anxious, and avoidant. (A fourth, known as fearful-avoidant attachment style, is a mix of the anxious and avoidant types, though it’s more rare....

I came from a traditional CrossFit training background, I’ve been a coach for over seven years, I’ve been a nutrition coach for over a year, and I’ve worked in fitness since I was 13 years old (I’m now 30). When COVID hit, almost all the CrossFit gyms closed their doors because of social-distancing guidelines. I went back home at the beginning of COVID to be with my family, headed up to a family cottage, and did what you’re supposed to do when you’re up in the middle of nowhere—we unplugged....