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I was a daily rituals skeptical for a long time—probably because I couldn’t find one that worked for me. But in the summer of 2025, I needed help concentrating. Congressional Republicans were voting to divest the public media outlet, where I had worked for the past ten years, and my position at PBS was under threat. I was angry and scared. Over the years, friends and mentors had suggested meditation. As someone who still had undiagnosed ADHD and chronic pain, sitting still for an hour seemed impossible at the time. (And it still does!) So I started small, with bite-sized…
How do barukas, also known as baru almonds, compare to other nuts? There is a new nut on the market called baru almonds, under the trade name “barukas” or baru nuts; Technically, it is not a nut but a seed native to the Brazilian savanna, known such as the Cerrado, which it is now one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet. Over the past 30 years, much of the Cerrado ecosystem has been destroyed by extensive cattle ranching and the production of feed to fatten said cattle. If it was profitable not to cut down the native trees…
Encouraging people to get vaccinated is often seen as a public health success story. However, understanding how persuading people to roll up their sleeves to get vaccines creates social division is crucial. Particularly in a post-COVID-19 world, where attitudes about infection control can influence conflict. Recent research, published in Vaccine: X highlights the recent efforts of a team from Osaka University as their study aimed to better understand the relationship between vaccine messages and social harmony. The findings suggest that common justifications used to promote vaccination against COVID-19 may inadvertently exacerbate animosity between pro- and anti-vaccination individuals.The team conducted four…
Sex is meant to be a source of pleasure and intimacy, but for many women, it can be overshadowed by discomfort, especially when tightness during sex makes penetration difficult or painful. If you’re looking for answers to “tight during sex,” “why sex feels tight,” or “how to make sex less painful,” you’re not alone. Many women experience this challenge at some point in their lives, and there are solutions that can help you regain comfort and confidence. In this guide, we’ll explore the causes of tightness during sex, solutions you can try, and how VuVa magnetic dilators—made in America—can help…
THE face fire and ice it has a reputation for giving you that instant “look refreshed” glow without looking overdone. It’s one of those treatments that people book when they want visible results but don’t want a week of peeling, redness or hiding at home. If you’ve heard the name and assumed it sounded intense, you’re not wrong. But the experience is less about pain and more about contrast. The “fire” part is designed to wake up dull skin and improve texture, and the “ice” part is all about calming, hydrating and sealing in that smooth finish. 1. What is…
Written by Anna Reed, JD candidate at Georgetown University Law Center and current intern at SRHM. Anna is one of its executive producers Self-manageda new podcast dedicated to destigmatizing and demystifying the practice of self-administered abortion. The hem of my pants is coming undoneI remark, as I pull a fistful of hangers aside to make room for my laptop and notes inside my closet. It must be quiet. As I twirl my laptop charger under the crack of the door, the irony is not lost on me that the first podcast episode of Self Managed: An Abortion Story…
Author: Megan XipolitosAs we enter the New Year, I want to express how this past year has already brought growth, change and some of it has been great and some of it may not have felt so good. Change can be exciting… and extremely uncomfortable. Even when you want better energy, fewer cravings, better digestion, or a healthier relationship with food, your brain can cling to the familiar. This is not a character flaw, it is biology and habit.The good news: you don’t need a perfect plan or superhuman willpower. You need a simple, realistic strategy that helps you release…
Author: December 27, 2025mbg Spirituality & Relationships Editormbg Spirituality & Relationships EditorSarah Regan is a spirituality and relationship editor and registered yoga instructor. She received her BA in Broadcasting and Mass Communication from SUNY Oswego and lives in Buffalo, New York.Image by Brianna Lee x mbg creative / StocksyDecember 27, 2025With just a few days left in 2025, it’s almost time to start a new year. And the first week of 2026 is busy with Mercury moving into Capricorn, Chiron going direct and a full moon in Cancer. Here is your horoscope.The moon is in stormy, social Gemini on Wednesday,…
The secret to a healthier and “younger” heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa and published in Science Translational Medicine showed that the preservation of bilateral cardiac vagal innervation is an antiaging factor. In particular, the right cardiac vagus nerve emerges as a veritable guardian of cardiomyocyte health, helping to maintain heart longevity independent of heart rate. The study is characterized by a strongly interdisciplinary approach, which integrates experimental medicine and bioengineering applied to cardiovascular research. Specifically, the research was led by the Translational Intensive Care Unit (TrancriLab)…
Winter care for sensitive skin becomes a challenge when the temperatures drop. Your face may feel tighter, look duller, or react to products that used to work well. Most skin types go through changes as the seasons change, but how your skin reacts depends on your age and how sensitive your skin already is. Understanding how these differences occur and what to do about them is key to keeping your skin comfortable and glowing all season long. How winter care for sensitive skin changes with age Young skin Younger skin usually has a naturally stronger barrier, faster cell turnover and…