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Smartphones are so woven into daily life that most of us carry them everywhere — including into the bathroom. While it may seem like a harmless way to pass a few minutes while we poop, new research suggests this habit could have an unintended consequence: a nearly 50 percent increased risk of hemorrhoids.[1]Until now, there’s been no published evidence on the impact of smartphones on our “toileting habits,” says the senior author of the study, Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and the author of the forthcoming book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong.“The…

When fall rolls around, no dessert shines quite like pie. Baking pie is the ideal fall activity—not only are pies delicious, but they also fill your kitchen with a sweet, warm aroma that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of cider. From classic fall pies like pumpkin, apple, and pecan, to unique twists on these classics and other fall fruit pies, here are 30 recipes to add to your list this season. Save to MyRecipes Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for Allrecipes.…

Beauty & Health EditorHannah Frye is the Beauty & Health 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 beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that is important for your blood cells, nervous system, and DNA synthesis. It is naturally found primarily in animal foods such as fish, meat, eggs, poultry, and dairy. Therefore, if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, you are at greater risk of deficiency, and we recommend considering a B12 supplement as no vegan foods are naturally a significant source of B12. The upside is that “many vegan foods are fortified with B-12, including nutritional yeast and some plant milks, but supplementation makes it easier,” says Anna Titcomb, MS, RD, CSSD.  Some common signs of…

Filling the time you spend pooping by scanning your algo’s latest or flipping through emails might seem like an ideal form of multitasking. But it turns out, your butt might not love it. A new study found that using your phone on the toilet can significantly increase your risk of hemorrhoids, or swollen blood vessels in and around your rectal area that can cause uncomfortable symptoms, like itching, pain, and bloody poops.Researchers surveyed 125 people undergoing a routine screening colonoscopy (which is recommended starting at age 45) about their smartphone toilet habits, as well as other lifestyle behaviors related to…

Looking to switch up your dinner routine? These popular recipes are worth trying. Each dish packs at least 15 grams of protein per serving, which can help promote muscle growth and support your immune system. You’ll also find that they align with our parameters for an anti-inflammatory diet, thanks to ingredients like legumes, fatty fish and dark-colored produce. With four- and five-star reviews, you can rest assured that dinner will be delicious. Try options like our Baked Feta, Tomato & White Bean Skillet and Chicken Guacamole Bowls for a nourishing meal that will help you feel your best. Love any…

Skipping breakfast raised fracture risk by 18% in nearly one million adults.Eating dinner within two hours of bed was tied to an 8% higher fracture risk.Simple habits—like a morning meal and earlier dinners—may help protect bones. Your breakfast routine—or lack of one—may have lasting consequences for your bones. A massive new Japanese study found that skipping breakfast and eating late dinners were each linked to a higher risk of osteoporotic fractures. The findings add to growing evidence from the field of chrononutrition—which explores how the timing of meals interacts with the body’s internal clock—suggesting that when you eat may matter…

A nutritious black bean and rice bowl with leftovers and pantry staples is a favorite Friday meal.Preparing the ingredients is quick and easy, allowing dinner to be on the table within 45 minutes.I like adding chopped avocado, onions and a drizzle of lime juice for extra flavor. I love to cook, but sometimes answering the question of what’s for dinner can be stressful—especially during the week, when deadlines and other commitments take priority. And when I’m hungry at the end of the day and don’t have a dinner plan in place, that’s when I’ll raid the fridge for random ingredients…

There’s nothing better than walking out of a workout and feeling like you crushed it. Maybe you grabbed heavier weights for squats this time, had extra gas in the tank during an EMOM circuit, or loaded up the resistance on your bike during spin class. Ok, these are all accomplishments that make me feel great about a workout. 

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Watts I must admit, dear reader, that I wasn’t always a fan of change—not even a little. I wouldn’t say I entered this world naturally inclined toward new or unfamiliar things. Like many children, I found comfort in routine—the joy that comes from ordinary moments repeating themselves. Whether we realize it or not, repetition builds a mental framework that quietly defines our comfort zones. Maybe that’s where identity begins, slowly shaped over time. And perhaps that’s why, while…