We’ve all been there—but the truth is, it is totally possible to make new friends, no matter how old you are. Here’s advice on how to make friends as an adult, from three relationship experts: “When we start to focus on doing things that make us feel good and engage in a way that increases positive feelings, it makes it easier to see and connect with other people we resonate with,” she adds....

However, some people may still be trying to cut back on sugar, whether it be for blood sugar balance, hormone health, etc. Good news! We have a worthy swap that will give you the best of both worlds. Because monk fruit contains antioxidants1, it’s even been used to promote a balanced inflammatory response for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Translation: Not only is monk fruit extract better than other artificial sweeteners, but it might even be beneficial for overall health....

As it stands now, less than 1% of clothing material is kept in the fashion industry—and most of it is scraps from factories. To provide some context for this figure, Lauren B. Fay, founder and executive director of The New Fashion Initiative, says, “It’s important to remember that these fast fashion brands overproduce continually, so recycling is really a bare minimum responsibility.” As little as 0.1% of clothes are recycled or upcycled (turned into a piece of clothing of higher value) after being worn, according to an Ellen MacArthur Foundation report on the textile economy....

Here, top stylists weigh in on how to style bangs—no matter your hair type: As always when using pins: “Be gentle to your hair when placing pins/clips/clamps, and never pull your hair too tightly,” Branch has previously told us about heatless styles. The specific amount will differ for everyone depending on how much fringe you have, but Branch recommends starting off with a dime-size portion and adding more as needed....

Vegans and carnivores alike, fear not; you can get your fill of protein with items you probably already have in your pantry. We spoke to our favorite dietitians on how to boost the protein of any meal you make—be it sweet breakfasts, simple lunches, or hearty dinners (and all those cheeky snacks in between). Here’s exactly how you should stock your shelves: “One of my personal favorites is a spiced Moroccan chickpea stew, which uses up cans of chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste,” says registered dietitian and functional medicine nutritionist Megan Fahey, M....

Here are my tips for using the milestones of 2023 to make energetically aligned changes to your home environment that call on feng shui principles. You can use magenta to support your goals by writing your 2023 plans with a magenta pen or a fine-point magenta sharpie, adding splashes of magenta to your vision board, or wearing magenta to important meetings. You might want to kick off this year by doing some deep cleaning to polish and highlight the lovely details in your home....

Without our even knowing, our subconscious mind is processing things at an astronomical rate. So how can we harness this power and use it to our advantage? By imagining what it would look and feel like to live out our goals, we can also light up the neuromuscular pathways1 that connect our brain to our muscles. Doing so can help our brains start to consider what it would feel like to have already achieved that goal....

Here’s how to wash your sneaks to achieve that crisp, clean look with and without a washing machine. RELATED: 10 Best Walking Shoes for Women of 2022

As clinical psychologist Kristina Hallett, Ph.D., ABPP, previously explained to mbg, your type is determined by where you fall on the four different trait spectrums of the MBTI, which are introverted versus extroverted, intuitive versus sensing, thinking versus feeling, and sensing versus judging. So, an INFJ is someone who is typically more introverted and relies on their intuition to gather information. They also make decisions through feelings and emotions as opposed to logic, and they prefer to approach their life with more structure and scheduling as opposed to flexibility and spontaneity....

If you’re patient enough to soak your almonds overnight, making your own almond milk at home is easy enough. Otherwise, you can buy almond milk from brands like Califia, Elmhurst, SoDelicious, and Almond Breeze at the grocery store. If you’re looking to manage weight, almond milk may be a good option. “Unsweetened almond milk is naturally lower in calories per serving than traditional skim cow’s milk,” registered dietitian Emily Kyle, R....

If you’ve ever been in a public bathroom, dying to sit but plagued by the decision on whether it’s sanitary or whether squatting is worth the strain, look no further. Turns out, it depends, but there are forces at play—like our microbiomes—that may be of more pertinent and consequential concern than contracting an STD. Below, I answer some of the most common questions about public toilet seat safety. Next time you sit on a peed-on toilet seat, simply wipe your bottom and the area that had contact with warm soapy water....

His documentary Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead tells the story of how he lost almost 100 pounds and healed his autoimmune disease by following a 60-day juice fast. MBG: What have you been up to since the success of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead? JC: We’ve built a robust online community at www.RebootwithJoe.com that provides information, recipes, juicing and eating plans, support and entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people who want to reclaim their health and vitality, as Phil and I did in the movie....

Lemon balm leaves have been used in herbal medicine dating back to around the year A.D. 60 in Ancient Greece. There, it was prescribed by Pedanius Dioscorides, the physician and botanist who penned an encyclopedia called De Materia Medica on herbal medicine. Back then, it’s thought that he used lemon balm to treat fevers and gassiness, and to improve people’s spirits. Fun fact: Lemon balm was also used in spells to heal broken hearts and attract love....

When people feel good about feelings, they often use “emotion coaching” in their communication. Essentially, this means that they seek out feelings—their own and their partner’s. Other people believe that feelings are unproductive. Their belief system tells them that exploring, sharing, and talking about feelings makes the problem worse. It prevents moving through the issue. These people generally have uncomfortable feelings about their feelings. For instance, when they feel anger, they feel disappointed that they have anger....

Yet, I’m lying in yoga clothes on my carpet in the middle of my living room. The smell of sage still wafts over me and I wait until it’s time to call in for my appointment with a shamanic practitioner that evening. But after a few notable mushroom trips, explorations in lucid dreams, and forays into daily meditation, I started to become more and more curious about what else could be possible in this world....

MRI scans have shown nipple stimulation activates the same nerve cortex as clitoral and genital stimulation; your brain essentially can’t tell the difference. If you want to try to have a nipple orgasm, try this tantric nipple massage by yourself or with a partner: One reason women don’t have orgasms is because they are disconnected from their bodies and trapped in the negative thoughts swimming around in their minds. Get out of your head....

A new study1 published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy offers some clues as to what’s going on with your libido: Apparently women who have difficulties with sexual desire tend to have stronger sexual concordance, meaning their mental and genital arousal levels generally tend to align. All of the women also completed a questionnaire to determine their sexual functioning, which refers to a person’s ability to experience sexual desire, get aroused, lubricate, have an orgasm, and engage in pleasurable, pain-free sex....

However, if you’re short on time or just beginning to dip your toes into tarot, there’s also the ever-reliable one-card pull. Here’s why pulling a single tarot card can be helpful, plus how to do it so you’re getting the most from every reading. Over time, you’ll also learn the meanings of each card. “Learning one at a time on a regular basis is a long game but definitely worth it,” she adds....

Registered dietitians weigh in about the similarities and differences between parsley and cilantro and whether or not one is better than the other. “Vitamin A supports the eyes and bones while vitamin C aids in wound healing and supports immunity,” women’s health dietitian Valerie Agyeman, R.D., tells mbg. Since each of those vitamins has antioxidant properties, they also help prevent cellular damage in the body caused by free radicals. Both herbs also contain anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting antioxidants, called flavonoids....