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23 hours ago | mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin

Image by Michael Breus x mbg creativeMay 14, 2025Most of us know hydration is essential for good health, but how we hydrate might be just as important as how much water we drink. According to renowned sleep specialist Michael Breus, Ph.D., also known as "The Sleep Doctor," the way you consume water can significantly impact how well your body absorbs it.

1 day ago | mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin

May 14, 2025Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or elaborate. Often, the most restorative habits are the ones that fit effortlessly into our lives: taking a deep breath before a meeting, jotting down a few thoughts before bed, or spending time doing something you genuinely enjoy. Whether it's a five-minute moment or a new weekend passion, self-care is about showing up for yourself—one intentional act at a time. Daily self-care practices help you reset and recharge.

1 day ago | mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin

Image by Momento Estudio / StocksyMay 13, 2025Microplastics are invading more than just oceans—they’re showing up in our bodies, including our reproductive organs. But nature might already offer a solution: the colorful pigments in your favorite berries and veggies. The hidden danger in your bloodstream (& beyond)Researchers have now detected micro- and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) in human blood1, lungs, brain2, testicular tissue3, and even in the ovaries4.

1 day ago | mindbodygreen.com | Sarah Regan

Image by Maja Topcagic / StocksyMay 13, 2025The more we learn about inflammation and its impact on our immune systems, the more it's abundantly clear that managing a healthy inflammatory response is essential to wellbeing and longevity. Of course, there are plenty of ways to calm inflammation, but according to research published in the journal JCI Insight, there's one common spice you don't want to miss.

1 day ago | mindbodygreen.com | Sarah Regan

Image by Kayla Snell / StocksyMay 13, 2025Everyone experiences fatigue once in a while, but if you're constantly tired, there could be a couple of different culprits at play. For one thing, you may simply not be getting enough quality sleep—but on the other hand, your circadian rhythm might just be, well, out of rhythm. Here's how to tell the difference, plus what to do about it, according to a sleep expert. Is the problem lack of sleep or your circadian rhythm?