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mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
June 02, 2025Early bird and night-owl are terms often used to describe our general sleep patterns, but if you want to understand the specifics of your sleep-wake cycle, look to your sleep chronotype. Beyond sleep, research suggests that sleep chronotypes may also influence a person's risk of depression. Which sleep chronotype is least likely to be depressed?
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1 week ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Aila Images / StocksyMay 31, 2025Significant and adverse changes occur in women's heart health before and during menopause, but preventive measures, interventions, and monitoring can reduce cardiovascular disease risks. This is all spelled out in a scientific statement released by the American Heart Association.
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1 week ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by JIACHUAN LIU from StocksyMay 30, 2025Social media usage has mixed results. For some, it can be used as a creative outlet, a resource to learn from, or a platform to connect with others. In some instances, though, it can lead to comparison in relationships and even depression. According to a study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, there may be a pattern in social media usage that can help predict depression1.
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1 week ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Jodie Johnson / StocksyMay 29, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. This past year certainly solidified the value of our overall health and our preparedness for emergencies. Just like keeping a properly stocked fridge or pantry, it's also important to keep a properly stocked medicine cabinet.
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1 week ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Kristen Curette & Daemaine Hines / StocksyMay 27, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Middle children are often viewed as misunderstood or excluded. Like all birth order stereotypes, some will be accurate for one family, but not for another.
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2 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Santi Nuñez / StocksyMay 23, 2025Many women over 40 say an active sex life is still extremely important to them. The menopausal process brings about a lot of change, from vaginal dryness to low libido—but despite common menopause misconceptions, these negative side effects don't affect everyone. While no one's experience is going to be exactly the same, normalizing the conversation around sex after menopause can help people feel less alone in their journeys.
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2 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Studio Firma / StocksyMay 21, 2025People tend to assume the worst about aging. Low energy, low libido, and a total lack of sex drive are often associated with growing older. Despite common societal myths, a study from The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) proves that midlife and beyond doesn't have to be sexless—and many women don't want it to be.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Morsa Images / iStockMay 02, 2025Shopping for and prepping a week's worth of meals in one day feels wholly gratifying. Well, until midweek rolls around, that is. By Day 4, those leftover veggies start to become soggy and downright boring to eat, and the fresh produce you haven't used yet is starting to wilt.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Nicola Harger / StocksyApril 30, 2025Much like tomatoes, there has been some debate about whether or not eggs should be stored on the countertop or in the fridge (more on that below), but the freezer is usually left out of the conversation. Though it may sound unappetizing, storing your eggs in the freezer is an effective way to preserve their freshness.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Abby Moore
Image by Sarah FitzGerald / iStockApril 30, 2025When thinking about gut health, images of legumes, cruciferous veggies, and fermented foods may come to mind. While those are all fiber-rich options, integrative gastroenterologist and mbg Collective member Marvin Singh, M.D., makes a case for adding fresh, organic cherries to that list—and he seriously can't get enough of them. "It's a low-calorie snack that comes with the benefit of fiber, phytonutrients, and vitamins," Singh tells mbg.
