June 05, 2020 at 03:17AM Running is a beneficial and free source of physical fitness, but it’s also a great way to take care of mental health. While a full marathon may be the ultimate goal for seasoned runners, a 5K is a good place for beginners to start. The term 5K stands for 5 kilometers, which equals 3.1 miles. Of all the organized […]

June 05, 2020 at 02:03AM June’s full “Strawberry Moon” is nearly here; you’ll be able to see it starting in the evening of June 5. This time around, the full moon is a penumbral eclipse too. We’re all about manifesting and empowerment here at mbg, and full moons (especially eclipses) are the perfect opportunity to look within and practice both. […]

June 05, 2020 at 12:20AM Ever gape at a basket of fresh dumplings and think, That highlight! Why are you so glowy? Well, if you’re envious of a steaming piece of shumai, it turns out you’re not alone: Dumpling skin is very much a thing, garnering so much traction that it’s become a makeup look in its own right, right beside K-beauty […]

June 04, 2020 at 11:10PM SPF is the foundation for any sun care routine. But it’s not the only step—in fact, to truly protect your skin from the effects of UV damage, you need to be getting enough antioxidants. Why do antioxidants play such a large role in sun care? Allow us to explain. The one extra step you need […]

June 04, 2020 at 10:05PM What would be possible if we opened our minds and expanded our vision, including people and places beyond our current consciousness? The 2020 Sagittarius full moon on June 5 at 3:12 p.m. EDT can help us process truths that have been hidden in the shadows. With the lunar eclipse in candid Sagittarius, there will be more jaw-dropping headlines […]

June 04, 2020 at 10:03PM There’s a reason we call it comfort food; in times of discomfort, anxiety, and other negative emotions, it’s not out of the ordinary to reach for your favorite treats in an effort to self-soothe. And according to new research by the University of Salzburg and the University of Luxembourg, there’s actually a biological explanation for why some people may […]

June 04, 2020 at 12:04PM When it comes to being an ally to the black community right now, signing petitions, donating, and circulating resources with family and friends is a start. But the work can’t and shouldn’t end there. One of the biggest lessons I, as a white woman, am learning from the response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud […]

June 04, 2020 at 11:31AM Sometimes you want the comfort of a homemade dessert but without the borderline mathematics that come with baking. Look no further than these grown-up truffles. In the newly released cookbook Peanut Butter: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Tim Lannan and James Annabel want to remind us that just because it’s reminiscent of childhood, that doesn’t mean peanut butter […]

June 04, 2020 at 10:35AM When it comes to conversations around race, even well-meaning people can say some really hurtful stuff unintentionally. Here are some oft-repeated statements that might seem well-intentioned but that actually harm people of color. It’s time to remove these from our vernacular ASAP: 1. “I don’t see color.” If you don’t see color, you don’t see me. […]

June 04, 2020 at 03:04AM There are so many changes that happen to the body during pregnancy. The pelvis is expanding and getting ready to make room for the baby—this tightens the lower back, and the lateral (side hips) in order for the body to counterbalance. And since the front of the body is growing, it also reduces spinal mobility—which contributes […]