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The 6 Best Book Releases This Month That You Won’t Be Able To Put Down
April 29, 2023
The 6 Best Book Releases This Month That You Won’t Be Able To Put Down
Looking for the new books released in April? You've come to the right spot on…
By Grace Smith
How To Manage Your Social Life This Spring and Summer if You're Already Feeling Overwhelmed by an Influx of Invites
April 28, 2023
How To Manage Your Social Life This Spring and Summer if You're Already Feeling Overwhelmed by an Influx of Invites
Winter is finally in the rearview, and with it, so are the cold days of…
By Helen Carefoot
4 Lifestyle Habits the Longest-Lived People on the Planet All Have in Common
April 28, 2023
4 Lifestyle Habits the Longest-Lived People on the Planet All Have in Common
When it comes to designing a wellness routine, decision fatigue is all too common. There…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Things To Do Before Bed Tonight for Better Gut Health
April 28, 2023
5 Things To Do Before Bed Tonight for Better Gut Health
We all know about the benefits of a bedtime routine. Practices like putting down your…
By Isadora Baum
These 2-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies Are *So* Rich in Sleep-Boosting Magnesium
April 27, 2023
These 2-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies Are *So* Rich in Sleep-Boosting Magnesium
Let's get one thing straight: Your dessert doesn't need any extra benefit beyond straight-up deliciousness.…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Perfect the One Card Tarot Pull for Instant Clarity
April 27, 2023
How To Perfect the One Card Tarot Pull for Instant Clarity
Daily meditation has a multitude of mental health benefits, including activating your “rest and digest”…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
You Can Improve Your Brain Health As You Age: Promising Research Tells Us How
April 27, 2023
You Can Improve Your Brain Health As You Age: Promising Research Tells Us How
The saying that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" can be (wrongfully) applied…
By Han Schneider
3 Ways a Holistic Wellness Expert Uses Her Beauty Routine To Target Her 'Inner Glow'
April 27, 2023
3 Ways a Holistic Wellness Expert Uses Her Beauty Routine To Target Her 'Inner Glow'
Kimberly Snyder spent years hyper-focused on her physical appearance. She was a chronic calorie counter…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Long-Term Health Is Connected to a Healthy Bond With Your Parents as a Teen—But What if That Wasn't Your Reality?
April 26, 2023
Long-Term Health Is Connected to a Healthy Bond With Your Parents as a Teen—But What if That Wasn't Your Reality?
Many studies have found that the way parents interact with their children matters as they…
By Helen Carefoot
5 Common Thought Traps That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety—And How To Escape Each One
April 26, 2023
5 Common Thought Traps That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety—And How To Escape Each One
Though anxious thoughts begin in the brain, the ripple effects of harboring anxiety can plague…
By Helen Carefoot
Expressing Gratitude Has Been Scientifically Proven To Help You Live Longer, Says a World Leader in Longevity Research
April 26, 2023
Expressing Gratitude Has Been Scientifically Proven To Help You Live Longer, Says a World Leader in Longevity Research
To say that the inhabitants of the Blue Zones know a thing or two about…
By Michele Ross
This Is Your Biggest Fear, According to Your Zodiac Sign
April 25, 2023
This Is Your Biggest Fear, According to Your Zodiac Sign
A powerful emotion, fear develops as a result of perceived threats, helping us recognize potential…
By Helen Carefoot
Brooklinen’s Massive Birthday Sale Is Here—Stock Up on Lightweight, Sweat-Free Summer Bedding Before It All Sells Out
April 25, 2023
Brooklinen’s Massive Birthday Sale Is Here—Stock Up on Lightweight, Sweat-Free Summer Bedding Before It All Sells Out
Bake a cake and light some candles, because Brooklinen is throwing a sale in honor…
By Kayla Hui
Research Says 150 Years Is the Longest Possible Lifespan for Humans. Here Are 8 Top Longevity Tips for Staying Healthy As You Age
April 25, 2023
Research Says 150 Years Is the Longest Possible Lifespan for Humans. Here Are 8 Top Longevity Tips for Staying Healthy As You Age
Humans are living longer and longer. Currently, the oldest living person in the world is…
By Kara Jillian Brown
‘I’m a Nutritional Psychiatrist and Chef, and These Are the 7 Omega-3-Rich Brain Foods I Eat Daily’
April 25, 2023
‘I’m a Nutritional Psychiatrist and Chef, and These Are the 7 Omega-3-Rich Brain Foods I Eat Daily’
To ace the brain game now and for years to come, it pays to be…
By Michele Ross
How To Reclaim Your Sexuality After Sexual Assault, According to Trauma-Informed Sex Educators Who Are Also Survivors
April 24, 2023
How To Reclaim Your Sexuality After Sexual Assault, According to Trauma-Informed Sex Educators Who Are Also Survivors
If you think of the body like a circuit system, “sexual trauma has a way…
By Erica Sloan
I'm a Sex Therapist, and Here's How Sex Toys Can Improve Your Sexual Wellness Beyond Providing Pleasure
April 24, 2023
I'm a Sex Therapist, and Here's How Sex Toys Can Improve Your Sexual Wellness Beyond Providing Pleasure
Sex toys haven't always been connected to a multi-billion dollar market; for a long time,…
By Aliyah Moore
This Quiz Will Reveal Your Underlying Driver for Self-Sabotage—And Help You Stop It in Its Tracks
April 23, 2023
This Quiz Will Reveal Your Underlying Driver for Self-Sabotage—And Help You Stop It in Its Tracks
If you have hopes, dreams, and goals that you want to accomplish, self-sabotaging behaviors like…
By Helen Carefoot
How To Embrace Your Partner’s Hobbies Without Losing Yourself
April 23, 2023
How To Embrace Your Partner’s Hobbies Without Losing Yourself
I’m in Augusta, Georgia, at the most exclusive country club in America, weathering the pouring…
By Rachel Kraus
Feel Uncomfortable if You Eat More Than Your Partner? Here Are 5 Tips From an RD and Therapist
April 22, 2023
Feel Uncomfortable if You Eat More Than Your Partner? Here Are 5 Tips From an RD and Therapist
So you’re out for dinner with your partner, and you can’t help but look between…
By Ashley Broadwater
We're *All* About Vacation Scents This Summer—Here Are 7 of Our Favorites
April 22, 2023
We're *All* About Vacation Scents This Summer—Here Are 7 of Our Favorites
With spring in full effect, everything from our skin- and hair-care routines, to our wardrobe…
By Alexa Morales
I'm a Climate Psychologist, and These Are My Top 6 Tips for Coping With Tough Emotions About the Environment
April 22, 2023
I'm a Climate Psychologist, and These Are My Top 6 Tips for Coping With Tough Emotions About the Environment
Are you struggling with tricky climate emotions? It would hardly be shocking if so. That’s…
By Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD
It Can Be Way Harder To Process a Breakup When No One Did Anything Wrong—Here's Why
April 21, 2023
It Can Be Way Harder To Process a Breakup When No One Did Anything Wrong—Here's Why
There’s a lot to be said for the amicable breakup. It’s often seen as the…
By Kate Schweitzer
A Guide to Effective Self Care, for People on the Autism Spectrum
April 20, 2023
A Guide to Effective Self Care, for People on the Autism Spectrum
Until my early thirties, I spent much of life feeling like an overheated computer. I…
By Suzannah Weiss
Why Do I Love Weird Smells? Here's What the Science Says
April 20, 2023
Why Do I Love Weird Smells? Here's What the Science Says
For my first job in high school, I worked as a lifeguard at the local…
By Amelia McBride
17 Most Wanted (and Meaningful) Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms in Their 40s
April 20, 2023
17 Most Wanted (and Meaningful) Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms in Their 40s
Well-meaning friends, family and colleagues love to shop for a new mom, but far too…
By Jenn Sinrich
Okay, Really: How Long Before Bed Should I Start Limiting My Liquid Intake To Prevent Myself From Getting Up To Pee?
April 20, 2023
Okay, Really: How Long Before Bed Should I Start Limiting My Liquid Intake To Prevent Myself From Getting Up To Pee?
If you regularly jolt awake in the middle of the night needing to relieve your…
By Michele Ross
The Most Unique Experience Gifts To Give Your Mom This Mother's Day
April 20, 2023
The Most Unique Experience Gifts To Give Your Mom This Mother's Day
What do jewelry, flowers, and fuzzy house slippers all have in common? They're all quintessential…
By Francesca Krempa
5 Signs *Your* Behavior Is Passive-Aggressive—And How To Better Communicate Your Feelings
April 20, 2023
5 Signs *Your* Behavior Is Passive-Aggressive—And How To Better Communicate Your Feelings
It takes two to have an argument (or even a minor disagreement). And when the…
By Erica Sloan
5 Ways To Have an Orgasm if Your Psych Drugs Are Getting in the Way
April 20, 2023
5 Ways To Have an Orgasm if Your Psych Drugs Are Getting in the Way
Several years ago, I joined the 24 percent of Americans who take medication for their…
By Sarah Bregel
We Asked an RD About the Tart Cherry ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail' That’s Taking Over the Internet—And Yup, Every Ingredient Will Help You Drift Off
April 20, 2023
We Asked an RD About the Tart Cherry ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail' That’s Taking Over the Internet—And Yup, Every Ingredient Will Help You Drift Off
Another day, another buzzy wellness trend taking over the internet. But today's is particularly compelling:…
By Maki Yazawa
3 Surprising Ways That Attending Live Music Concerts Can Improve Your Well-Being
April 19, 2023
3 Surprising Ways That Attending Live Music Concerts Can Improve Your Well-Being
Struggling to unstick your shoe from the dried beer on the floor as you attempt…
By Nicole Rosiak
I Took a 52-Hour Scenic Train Ride by Myself, and It Totally Redefined My Views of Solitude and Silence
April 19, 2023
I Took a 52-Hour Scenic Train Ride by Myself, and It Totally Redefined My Views of Solitude and Silence
A strong sense of wanderlust has long dominated my every move. Pre-pandemic, I was the…
By Sojourner White
Getting a Grip on My Finances Was Easier Than I Thought, and It Sent My Confidence Through the Roof
April 18, 2023
Getting a Grip on My Finances Was Easier Than I Thought, and It Sent My Confidence Through the Roof
Two months ago, the life moves I'm making right now seemed terrifying. I'm in the…
By Naomi F
Many People Don’t Tell Their Partners About Chronic Health Condition(s). Here’s Why—And What Helps
April 18, 2023
Many People Don’t Tell Their Partners About Chronic Health Condition(s). Here’s Why—And What Helps
As close as we are to our significant others, there are always certain things we…
By Ashley Broadwater
Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin Just Uncovered a Key Source of Joy That She’d Long Been Neglecting
April 18, 2023
Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin Just Uncovered a Key Source of Joy That She’d Long Been Neglecting
Happiness researcher Gretchen Rubin tells me she is “prone to epiphanies.” That feels fitting, given…
By Erica Sloan
This Quiz Can Help You Start Exploring Your Shadow Self—Which Is a Key Part of Understanding Who You Are
April 17, 2023
This Quiz Can Help You Start Exploring Your Shadow Self—Which Is a Key Part of Understanding Who You Are
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have heard one of Taylor Swift’s…
By Helen Carefoot
The 8 Stretches a Physical Therapist Does Every Morning To Start Her Day
April 17, 2023
The 8 Stretches a Physical Therapist Does Every Morning To Start Her Day
Being a member of the roll-out-of-bed-and-onto-the-computer crew has its appeal. Primarily, that extra few minutes…
By Rachel Kraus
Emotionally Stable People Are More Likely To Have High Life Satisfaction, New Research Shows
April 16, 2023
Emotionally Stable People Are More Likely To Have High Life Satisfaction, New Research Shows
What determines someone's level of life satisfaction, or how meaningful and rich they find their…
By Helen Carefoot
Nonbinary Parents Day Gives Me a Chance To Belong Where Mother’s and Father’s Day Fall Short
April 16, 2023
Nonbinary Parents Day Gives Me a Chance To Belong Where Mother’s and Father’s Day Fall Short
I knew my kid wouldn’t call me Mom. I didn’t realize that everyone else would.…
By Emrhys Ma
More Women Are Finding Their Power in the Weight Room—And Enjoying the Bone-Building, Mood-Boosting Perks
April 16, 2023
More Women Are Finding Their Power in the Weight Room—And Enjoying the Bone-Building, Mood-Boosting Perks
One scroll through TikTok and it’s clear that more and more women are ditching their…
By Rebecca Norris
‘I’m a Trainer, and Here’s How I Design a Workout for Max Mental Health Benefits’
April 15, 2023
‘I’m a Trainer, and Here’s How I Design a Workout for Max Mental Health Benefits’
Exercising can be a powerful tool for maintaining and improving mental health—just ask science. A…
By Lauren Wingenroth
2023 Is My Year of Less Anxiety—Here’s the Neuroscientist-Backed Approach That’s Helping Me Break the Worry Cycle
April 15, 2023
2023 Is My Year of Less Anxiety—Here’s the Neuroscientist-Backed Approach That’s Helping Me Break the Worry Cycle
For as long as I can remember, I've settled into bed each night ready to…
By Maeve McCormick
California’s Super Bloom Is Too Pretty for Words—So Here Are 29 Photos of It
April 14, 2023
California’s Super Bloom Is Too Pretty for Words—So Here Are 29 Photos of It
Despite an unexpectedly long (and turbulent) winter season, spring has finally sprung in the great…
By Amelia McBride
The ‘50/30/20’ Budget Is Key To Saving Money (or Paying Down Debt) Without Missing Out on Life’s Little Luxuries
April 14, 2023
The ‘50/30/20’ Budget Is Key To Saving Money (or Paying Down Debt) Without Missing Out on Life’s Little Luxuries
Your money can be a tool to build the life you want, but typically, that…
By Helen Carefoot
Climate Anxiety Disproportionately Impacts Communities of Color—And Cultural Stigmas Around Mental Health Increase Their Burden
April 14, 2023
Climate Anxiety Disproportionately Impacts Communities of Color—And Cultural Stigmas Around Mental Health Increase Their Burden
This is the author But an uptick in mental health resources and a passion-fueled young…
By Lucia Priselac
12 Unexpected Products W+G Editors Bought That Made Them So, So Happy This Month
April 13, 2023
12 Unexpected Products W+G Editors Bought That Made Them So, So Happy This Month
They say money can't buy you happiness, and we agree. However, it can buy you happiness-boosting…
By Francesca Krempa
Emma Roberts and I Both Swear By the Original White Noise Machine From the '60s To Fall Asleep
April 13, 2023
Emma Roberts and I Both Swear By the Original White Noise Machine From the '60s To Fall Asleep
As long as I can remember, I’ve been a terrible sleeper. Even the faintest noise…
By Emily Popp
Can You Pay Off Sleep Debt? Here's What Sleep Doctors Want You To Know About Banking Sleep Loss Over Time
April 13, 2023
Can You Pay Off Sleep Debt? Here's What Sleep Doctors Want You To Know About Banking Sleep Loss Over Time
The phrase "sleep debt" conjures an image of a ledger listing the number of hours…
By Helen Carefoot
How Community Activism Is Saving Me From My Climate Despair
April 12, 2023
How Community Activism Is Saving Me From My Climate Despair
This is the author Finding optimism has motivated me to fight like hell to protect…
By Jessie Van Amburg
If Aching Legs Keep You Up at Night, Try These 5 Simple Strategies From a Pain Management Specialist
April 11, 2023
If Aching Legs Keep You Up at Night, Try These 5 Simple Strategies From a Pain Management Specialist
Do you ever find yourself rolling over, accidentally kicking your partner while stretching out in…
By Han Schneider
How To Practice 'Lengthened Breathing' Exercises and Fall Asleep in Minutes
April 11, 2023
How To Practice 'Lengthened Breathing' Exercises and Fall Asleep in Minutes
It’s probable that you’ve looked for and found at least some tricks to help you…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How Breaking Your People-Pleasing Habit Can Improve Your Sex and Dating Life
April 11, 2023
How Breaking Your People-Pleasing Habit Can Improve Your Sex and Dating Life
As a recovering people-pleaser, I have a history of chronically prioritizing other people’s needs out…
By Ella Dorval Hall
The 4 Foundational Rules Required for a Healthy Friends With Benefits Relationship—And What To Do When Things Get Complicated
April 10, 2023
The 4 Foundational Rules Required for a Healthy Friends With Benefits Relationship—And What To Do When Things Get Complicated
The meaning behind “friends with benefits” often gets bungled based on preconceived notions at two…
By Kate Schweitzer
The Science of Hanger, Explained—Plus How To Prevent It From Taking Over in Any Situation
April 10, 2023
The Science of Hanger, Explained—Plus How To Prevent It From Taking Over in Any Situation
I know I’m not the only person who has experienced the pitfalls of hanger—though I’m…
By Michele Ross
Traveling for an Abortion Adds an Emotional Toll to an Already Fraught Experience
April 10, 2023
Traveling for an Abortion Adds an Emotional Toll to an Already Fraught Experience
Getting an abortion has long been difficult. Since at least the 1960s, people in the…
By Sandra Salathe
This Is Why You Always Fall Asleep During Movies—And How To Stay Awake So You Can Find Out What Happens at the End
April 09, 2023
This Is Why You Always Fall Asleep During Movies—And How To Stay Awake So You Can Find Out What Happens at the End
Let’s set the scene: You’re cozying up on the couch after a long week and…
By Kate Schweitzer
Doing Trampoline Workouts Unlocked My Inner Child and Gave Me a Joint-Friendly Way To Get in Some Serious Cardio
April 09, 2023
Doing Trampoline Workouts Unlocked My Inner Child and Gave Me a Joint-Friendly Way To Get in Some Serious Cardio
The desire to try workouts on a trampoline has been increasingly prominent in my mind…
By Ashley Broadwater
How To Transition From an Emotional Therapy Session Back to Work (or Whatever the Rest of Your Day Holds)
April 09, 2023
How To Transition From an Emotional Therapy Session Back to Work (or Whatever the Rest of Your Day Holds)
For most people, going to the DMV or a dentist appointment probably isn’t the most…
By Nandini Maharaj
As a Norwegian, I’ve Always Taken the Benefits of Fresh Air for Granted. But There’s Science To Back Up Our Country's Love of 'Friluftsliv'
April 09, 2023
As a Norwegian, I’ve Always Taken the Benefits of Fresh Air for Granted. But There’s Science To Back Up Our Country's Love of 'Friluftsliv'
Norwegians are born with skis on, the saying goes. But when people tell me they’re…
By Jessica Furseth
I’m an RD, and Here’s Why I Solely Recommend Adding—Rather Than Cutting Out—Foods
April 08, 2023
I’m an RD, and Here’s Why I Solely Recommend Adding—Rather Than Cutting Out—Foods
As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), I am constantly hearing about people's diets and previous…
By Natalie Pirolli, RD
When I Tried 'Joy Snacking' for Two Weeks, I Felt Less Stressed and More Present in My Daily Life
April 08, 2023
When I Tried 'Joy Snacking' for Two Weeks, I Felt Less Stressed and More Present in My Daily Life
It's the little things that add up to make a day great. Sure, socializing with…
By Helen Carefoot
Why CBN Is Primed To Become the New Sleep Aid for Those Wanting Quality ZZZs
April 07, 2023
Why CBN Is Primed To Become the New Sleep Aid for Those Wanting Quality ZZZs
CBD has been all the buzz in wellness for awhile now, but did you know…
By Annita Katee
Here's How Taking a 15-Minute Walk Every Day Changed My Life
April 07, 2023
Here's How Taking a 15-Minute Walk Every Day Changed My Life
I've wanted to be consistent with my walking again for quite some time. I'm not…
By Erin Cryder
‘I’m a Sleep Expert—These Are the 14 Foods for Better Sleep That Never Leave My Grocery List’
April 07, 2023
‘I’m a Sleep Expert—These Are the 14 Foods for Better Sleep That Never Leave My Grocery List’
If it feels like getting a good night’s rest only seems to grow harder with…
By Maki Yazawa
I Tried Drinking Kombucha Instead of Coffee, and It Majorly Improved My Sleep Quality and Digestion
April 07, 2023
I Tried Drinking Kombucha Instead of Coffee, and It Majorly Improved My Sleep Quality and Digestion
A lot of people need a cup of coffee to start the day, but I…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
A Sleep Medicine Specialist Says These 7 Cooling Pillows Can Prevent Night Sweats
April 06, 2023
A Sleep Medicine Specialist Says These 7 Cooling Pillows Can Prevent Night Sweats
Hot sleepers know: It's not easy getting a good night's rest. Whether it's night sweats,…
By Kayla Hui
Which of the 5 'Sleep Languages' Do You Speak? Here's How To Tell (and Why It Matters), According to a Sleep Doctor
April 06, 2023
Which of the 5 'Sleep Languages' Do You Speak? Here's How To Tell (and Why It Matters), According to a Sleep Doctor
There have long been a variety of different ways to categorize how you sleep—say, based…
By Helen Carefoot
What To Know About the Communication Practice Called Mirroring—Including When It Can Actually Make Your Comms Worse
April 05, 2023
What To Know About the Communication Practice Called Mirroring—Including When It Can Actually Make Your Comms Worse
Mirroring may sound like a reference to Snow White, or a design choice that makes…
By Gabrielle Kassel
No Matter How Much You Struggle With Sleep, Working Out Might Help You Live Longer
April 05, 2023
No Matter How Much You Struggle With Sleep, Working Out Might Help You Live Longer
We've long known that sleep and exercise are the one-two healthy body punch that can…
By Rachel Kraus
I Started Taking Walks With My Husband Every Evening, and It’s Allowed Us To Connect in Surprising Ways
April 05, 2023
I Started Taking Walks With My Husband Every Evening, and It’s Allowed Us To Connect in Surprising Ways
It started toward the beginning of the pandemic, when the world was on lockdown. Taking…
By Alyssa Sparacino
I Tried Drinking Cacao Tea Before Bed for 2 Weeks, and I Finally Feel Well-Rested When My Alarm Blares
April 05, 2023
I Tried Drinking Cacao Tea Before Bed for 2 Weeks, and I Finally Feel Well-Rested When My Alarm Blares
It’s no secret that most folks in America struggle with getting adequate sleep. In fact,…
By Maki Yazawa
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