Let’s be honest: Between work, family, and social commitments, we don’t always remember to take the time to pause and cherish what’s good in our lives. But when we do, there’s research…
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How the ‘French Approach’ to Health Changed My Wellness Routine and Lowered My Stress Levels
It’s easy for Americans to romanticize life abroad… whisking away to a foreign locale and relaxing into a dreamy life, far from the cortisol-fueled chaos of the corporate world in the States….
Hot Girl Hikes Are the New Hot Girl Walks—And They’re Even Better for Your Heart, Balance, and Mental Health
When I moved to Denver in July, I was so eager to hit the trails that I couldn’t wait for the weekends. As soon as the clock struck 5 p.m. on a…
America’s Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis, Not Just an ‘Unspeakable’ Tragedy
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on August 5, 2019. However, its message—that gun violence is a public health crisis in America and must be addressed with swift gun control legislation—remains…
Why Sleep Loss and Mental Health Issues Can Be Part of the Same Vicious Cycle
If you’ve ever tossed and turned all night only to find yourself extremely irritable the next day, you’ve experienced one of the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health firsthand. Lack of…
7 Before-Bed Routines a Gastroenterologist and RD Do Nightly for Gut Health and Better Sleep
Whether you’re tired of feeling backed up or found yourself on #GutTok, you may be wondering about how to improve your gut health. First, what does it even mean to “heal your gut”?…
The Case For 10-Minute ‘Exercise Breaks’ To Support Your Mental Health, According to a Therapist and a Nike Trainer
You spend all day getting stuff done. Between errands, work, and all the other little tasks that clog up your to-do list, when you get home at night, all you really want…
Chess Is More Popular Than Ever—And Playing It Can Boost Your Brain Health, According to a Neurologist and Neuropsychologist
Like a lot of people, I grew up playing casual games of chess every now and then with family members. For years, I knew the rules, a couple standard moves, and that…
‘I’m a Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner, and Here’s How To Use Somatic Boundaries To Protect Your Mental Health’
Learning to set boundaries is a key part of protecting your emotional and mental well-being. To do so, you might usually consider what you need from a similarly mental or cognitive perspective—for…
This Kind of Daydreaming Is Connected to Better Brain Health, No Matter Your Age
Daydreaming doesn’t exactly have the best reputation. We’re told it keeps us from focusing and takes us out of the present. Yet research has shown that most of us spend nearly 47…