As Aronoff tells mbg, not only does this move strengthen your lower body, but it counts as cardio, too. And as research tells us, cardio is excellent for brain health and mental health1—so this move is good for your noggin’ as well!In fact, one study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology2 notes that aerobic…
Jerald Dyson
Jerald Dyson
Jerald Dyson is a passionate wellness advocate. With over 15 years working in corporate wellness, nutrition, and wellness advisory he brings an insightful approach to the wellness industry.
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Diet and Nutrition
This Unexpected Habit Causes Inflammation—Are You Doing It?
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonSo, what is it about sleep that’s so essential to our health? Well, according to researchers, “Sleep duration and quality might impact health via their role in the regulation of endocrine and metabolic processes, inflammation, and circadian rhythm.” While everyone needs a different amount of sleep to feel rested and recover from the day, most experts…
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As a sex therapist, I say this every chance I get. If you don’t feel safe expressing discomfort or displeasure during sex, then your relationship is not healthy, and you need to get out. Even if you believe it will lead to an argument, defensiveness, or verbal abuse—run. Sex isn’t “just sex.” It’s an intimate…
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Diet and Nutrition
3 Hero Ingredients To Restore Collagen + Prevent Aging Skin
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonRetinol is the classic healthy aging skin care product, but do you know why? “Retinol binds to retinoid receptors within skin cells,” board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D., once told mbg. This “activates genes that upregulate collagen production.”Studies back this claim, too: In one small human study1, retinol treatment stimulated collagen production in mature skin, thus…
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Your Go-To Guide To The 12 Rising Signs, Plus How To Find Yours
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonYour rising sign reveals how you interact with the world, from your appearance to your attitude to the first impressions you make on others, the twins note. For example, they add, a Capricorn sun with a Leo rising will likely exhibit Leo-like traits you wouldn’t expect from typical Capricorn energy, or even look more like…
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Diet and Nutrition
3 Common DIY Mani Mistakes From A Celebrity Manicurist
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald Dyson“A base coat is imperative to enhance the wear of the manicure and avoid staining the nails,” Lippman says. If you’ve ever had a yellow stain left behind post-polish, it may be caused by a lack of base coat. If you find a grade-A base coat (a few worthy picks here), it will actually benefit…
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This Nootropic Helped Me Adjust To Living & Driving In A New City
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonListen, moving to a new city is difficult enough without relearning how to drive.Even though I grew up in California and am fully capable of operating a motor vehicle, my driving skills were a little rusty. Add a couple of kids in the back seat and you’ve got yourself a potential recipe for disaster. I’ll…
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Diet and Nutrition
The 16 Best High-Protein Breakfasts To Start Your Day Right
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonThat’s a big benefit if you regularly find yourself hitting a wall midmorning and scrounging for a muffin or a sugary latte. Start your morning with a high-protein breakfast, and “you’ll be feeling sustained and energized until lunch, or more likely to look for a protein-rich or healthy snack if you do start getting hungry,”…
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8 Ways To Lighten Underarm Hyperpigmentation, From Derms
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonHannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health, wellness, sustainability, personal development, and more. She previously interned for Almost 30, a top-rated health…
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9 Signs You Have Emotionally Abusive Parents + What To Do
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonJust as emotional abuse exists on a spectrum, so, too, do its effects, which can range from mild to severe, depending on how much abuse a child endured.Taking a look at the research, one paper published in the Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences2 concluded that psychological abuse is tied to a variety of problems, including…