You can also tell a spider plant from its tell-tale thin, grass-like leaves that come in beautiful variegated patterns. The Chlorophytum comosum ‘Vittatum’ has leaves with white/yellow centers with green outlines, while the Chlorophytum Comosum ‘Reverse Variegatum’ leaves have green centers with white/yellow outlines. The Chlorophytum Bonnie’s leaves come out hilariously curly. When a spider plant is happy, these leaves will grow very quickly. Native to the coast of West and South Africa, the spider plant is relatively hardy and can withstand a wider range of temperatures than some other popular houseplants....

That’s how I stumbled upon love rituals, perhaps consequently met my husband, and gained a reputation as a bit of an amor guru. I watched as several clients who had never even dated before got married or entered a serious relationship with the person they met at the end of this ritual. When Sally came to me, I hadn’t done the love ritual for anyone in five years. As much as I wanted her to find what she was looking for, I also knew how much of a commitment this process would be for the both of us....

Since our feet are unique, support looks different for everyone: Some folks have flatter feet, while others have super-high arches. We chatted with experts to learn what it means to have proper arch support in a shoe—and they even shared a few go-to recommendations. Below, find our picks for the best shoes for arch support, with options for every activity and budget. Janine Ferrigno-Taddeo, DPM, agrees. “Arch support is important for keeping your feet and body aligned to help prevent injury,” she adds....

Ahead, therapists break down all five types of intimacy and why we need to foster them all to create a more holistic connection and closeness with your partner. “The best way to describe intimacy is to think of it as a connection,” certified sex therapist Kristie Overstreet, Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, CST, writes at mbg. “If you want to be intimate in some way, you want to connect.” While people associate intimacy in a relationship with sex, that’s truly just one type of intimacy: the physical kind....

When shopping for the best affordable mattresses, we suggest looking within a price range of $500 to $1,500 to get the most for your money. Anything cheaper often lacks the durability and quality materials that mbg values in a product, which means you’ll have to remake your purchase in just a few years. Once you’ve selected the ideal cost for your purchase, you’ll want to consider a few different personal elements such as the firmness level desired from your mattress, the materials you are comfortable sleeping on, and the sleeping positions supported by the design....

For many, this narrowing of passageways is caused by lying down (sorry back sleepers!)—but it’s not the only factor. “Some people have anatomical[ly] narrow airways from nasal septal deviation, enlarged tonsils and adenoids,” Dr. Cacho explains. “Others snore due to seasonal allergies, alcohol consumption, [or] as a side effect of medications that relax the upper airway.” Additional aspects that can impact whether you snore include age and weight. Weakened throat muscles are part of the natural aging process, which means your throat closes naturally as you age....

With a potpourri of weight benches to consider, it’s tough to decipher which are worth adding to cart (not to mention taking up space in your home). Below, we’ve demystified the topic, rounding up the best weight benches for every exercise type and experience level, with expert advice on how to choose the best one for you. “A weight bench is very versatile. And [when you have one at home], you’ll eliminate any excuse as to why you couldn’t get your workout in,” Santucci explains, continuing that he and his clients use the weight bench at his gym almost every day of the week....