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August 26, 2020
How To Join Well+: The Well+Good Family That Comes With Perks, Swag, and (Maybe) a Spin Bike
Even when we're all social distancing, wellness is better together. That's why we created Well+:…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 26, 2020
What To Drink To Fall Asleep Faster, According to a Registered Dietitian
Many of us are now inclined to do the most when it comes to maintaining…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 26, 2020
'Productivity Guilt' Is Very Real Right Now—Here's How To Avoid It
Have you ever had one of those days where you find yourself slammed with so…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 25, 2020
Candy Calderon Knows Where the Wellness Industry Misses the Mark for Communities of Color—And She's Working To Change That
Ten years ago, Candy Calderon wasn't thinking about wellness. She wasn't thinking about nutrition, or…
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Samantha Leal
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August 24, 2020
The Most Impactful Lesson Jane Fonda Has Learned About Activism After Decades of Advocating for Others
In addition to being a fitness icon and an award-winning actress, Jane Fonda has been…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 24, 2020
How To Communicate With a Mask On, Now That Smiling Isn't an Option
There's a children's song called "A Smile Goes a Long Way" that has shaped my…
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Zoe Weiner
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August 20, 2020
Why Getting Mail Is Such a Mood Boost—And How To Pass That Feeling Along to Others
There's really no better feeling than opening the mailbox to find a letter or package.…
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Tehrene Firman
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August 20, 2020
3 Ways To Make Sure Your Constructive Criticism Isn't Actually Just Nagging
If you're in a committed relationship and you live with a partner, you may cosign…
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Emily Laurence
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August 20, 2020
Early Bird Gets the Worm—*And* Longer Workouts, Says New Study
Some people get up at the crack of dawn, full of energy and ready to…
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Tehrene Firman
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August 19, 2020
7 Benefits of Sleeping Naked That Will Make You Want To Snooze in the Buff Every Night
Sleep—is there anything better? It recharges us, essentially allowing us to be functioning humans. The…
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Jessica Estrada
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August 19, 2020
Why Time—Not Just Money—Needs To Be Part of the Conversation About How To Make Wellness More Accessible
In an ideal world, digital media entrepreneur Amber Nash would love to go to therapy…
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Erin Magner
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August 19, 2020
6 Free Online Health and Fitness Courses for People Over 60
Your health needs change as you age. From dietary guidelines to the most relevant types…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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August 19, 2020
Black Women's Mental Health Needs an Intervention
There’s no time like the present to talk about mental health. We’re in the middle…
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Jess Sims
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August 18, 2020
The Best Way To Connect With People During the Pandemic, Based On Your Love Language
Humans are social creatures—we're designed to live together with other humans in order to survive…
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Emily Laurence
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August 18, 2020
Sleep Problems Are Pervasive During the Pandemic—Especially Among Women and Young People
I hate to be the bearer of bummer news, but sleep issues, just like this…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 18, 2020
11 Coping Mechanisms That Are More Stress-Relieving Than Emotional Dumping on Your Friends
I, along with approximately 40 million other adults in the U.S., suffer from anxiety. It's…
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Erin Bunch
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August 18, 2020
The 5 Healthiest Bedtime Snacks for Better Sleep, According to a Top Dietitian
I know everyone raves about breakfast in bed, but let me be the first to…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 14, 2020
'I Go Camping Every Month, and This Is What You Need To Sleep Well Under the Stars'
If you think you sleep well in your bed, just wait until you're out in…
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Tehrene Firman
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August 14, 2020
Suicidal Ideation Is at an All-Time High Thanks to the Pandemic
A new CDC survey analyzing mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation from late June…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 14, 2020
The Budding Field of Climate-Aware Therapy Must Be Decolonized To Serve BIPOC Communities
“I am just so sad. It’s draining, emotionally, to try to speak about my fears…
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Britt Wray, PhD
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August 14, 2020
How To Make Friends in a Digital-Only World, According to a Friendship Expert
Consider this a friendly reminder that if your social calendar is straight-up blank right now,…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 14, 2020
During COVID-19, I Longed for My Old Lipstick Life—So I Reapplied the Rules
I’ll always remember watching my mom in the mirror as she got ready for a…
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Nicole Schnitzler
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August 13, 2020
Why the Death of TikTok Would Be Especially Brutal for the LGBTQ+ Community
Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban TikTok unless a U.S.-owned…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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August 13, 2020
Stop Screaming Inside Your Heart, and Use Scream Therapy To Let it Out
Back in July, the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park near Tokyo asked visitors to "please scream…
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Erin Bunch
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August 12, 2020
The Therapist-Approved Tip To Break Up the 'Groundhog Day' Effect of Quarantine Monotony
Right now, real life feels like Groundhog Day…or Russian Doll…or Palm Springs…or any other movie…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 11, 2020
How To Handle Prolonged Grief for Pre-Pandemic Life, According to a Grief Counselor
Early on in this pandemic, many found themselves mourning the loss of normalcy that came…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 11, 2020
Alcohol-Related Deaths Among Women Over 50 Are Increasing at Alarming Rates—Here’s Why
When Kay* had her first sip of alcohol at 13 years old, it felt like…
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Erin Magner
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August 10, 2020
6 Scents That can Help You Sleep Better, According to an Aromatherapist
Hacking your sleep to snag more restful slumbers often involves either depriving or stimulating a…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 10, 2020
4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Posting on Social Media Right Now
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a societal reckoning with systemic racism, and a…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 08, 2020
The 20 CBD Products Well+Good Editors Can't Get Enough of Right Now
August 8 is National CBD Day, and while some (read: most) invented holidays are extremely…
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Erin Bunch
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August 07, 2020
This 5-Minute Test Reveals Your 'Happiness Score'
Am I happy? It's one of those questions that I revisit a lot. Especially now,…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 07, 2020
Anger? Exhaustion? Self-Doubt? The Psychological Implications of Mixed Messaging Is Making Our Brains Explode
If someone challenged me to describe 2020 in one adjective, I would go with confusing. The…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 07, 2020
Why Quarantine Might Be Dredging Up Body Image Issues and How To Navigate Those Feelings
As COVID-19 continues to keep us at home and disrupt our daily routines, business remains…
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Erin Magner
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August 06, 2020
Why Some Experts Think the Pandemic Is a Breeding Ground for Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder
As a certified registered nurse anesthetist, Christina* is used to working in a high-stress environment.…
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Emily Laurence
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August 06, 2020
Breaking Down the Therapeutic Impact of Animals Like 'Caesar the No Drama Llama'
While the federal response to protests in Portland, Oregon, is best described as frightening, a…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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August 06, 2020
'Right Now, Who I Actually Am Doesn’t Matter': How COVID-19 Is Causing a Spike in Anti-Asian Racism
We've come to last in our six-week series of Anti-Racism Daily newsletters spotlighting the COVID-19…
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Nicole Cardoza
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August 05, 2020
Racial Justice Is Healing Justice—This Is Why It's a Wellness Practice
In the wake of George Floyd's murder and the uprising of the Black Lives Matter…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 05, 2020
This Is Exactly What Happens to Your Body (and Your Mental Health) When It's Too Hot To Sleep
There are two numbers I care about in the summer: the UV index and the…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 05, 2020
Quiz: The Self-Care Routine for You Based on Your Burnout Concerns
Whether it's video chat fatigue, the emotional toll of the news cycle, or just straight…
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August 04, 2020
In the Wake of a Pandemic, I Had to Mourn My Father's Death in an Unprecedented Way
On March 15th, one week before New York went on pause due to COVID-19, my…
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Jamie Betesh Carter
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August 04, 2020
This New Blood Test Could Identify Alzheimer's Disease Decades Before Symptoms Appear
One of the major roadblocks related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease—the most common form of…
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Emily Laurence
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August 04, 2020
How To Wake Yourself Up When That Early-Morning Fatigue Is Real
If the last few months spent in quarantine at home have made you feel like…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 04, 2020
13 Strategies Therapists Personally Use To Put Things in Perspective
In moments when you feel overwhelmed or stressed out, nothing else in life may seem…
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Korin Miller
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August 03, 2020
Self Care Is More Important Than Ever—Here's How Two Mental Health Professionals Are Tackling It
Truth: Self care is never not important. But as 2020 has basically dialed up the…
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August 03, 2020
Caregiving Is Being Redefined Post-COVID, Here's What You Should Know About Being a Caregiver to Someone You Love
I was first introduced to formal caregiving for a loved one at 20 years old…
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Vivian Nunez
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August 03, 2020
5 Simple Habits To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing When You Feel Stuck
My life is full of people who have boundless reserves of creative energy: My sister…
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Emily Laurence
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July 31, 2020
2 in 5 LGBTQ Youth Have 'Seriously Considered' Suicide in the Past Year—Here’s How To Help
It’s now common knowledge that global pandemics like COVID-19 are stressful and can heighten the…
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Jonathan Borge
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July 31, 2020
Experts Think Hormones Play a Role in Women's Higher Rates of Anxiety
Editor’s note: We use gender-neutral terminology as much as possible in our health coverage, hence…
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Colleen De Bellefonds
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July 31, 2020
5 Tips To Stop Being Annoyed With Your Partner's Irritating Traits—Because the Struggle Is so Real
If you've been sheltering in place with your partner for months, without a physical escape…
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Erin Bunch
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July 30, 2020
The Deadly Connection Between Air Pollution and COVID-19
I had hoped that our COVID-19 reporting would be a reflective take on a global pandemic…
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Nicole Cardoza
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July 29, 2020
The 'Michelle Obama Podcast' Brings Hope Back to 2020
If you miss true leadership, we have some truly excellent news. Michelle Obama just debuted…
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Mary Grace Garis
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July 29, 2020
This Is the Most Important Question About Your Mental Health You Should Ask Yourself Today
While many people in the BIPOC community have been fighting for social justice for a…
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Emily Laurence
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July 28, 2020
How Artists Will Record COVID-19 As a Remarkable, Devastating Moment in History
In March of 2020, when COVID-19 arrived seemingly overnight in New York City, author Luis…
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Kells McPhillips
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July 28, 2020
Why Focusing on Yourself Is the Real Call to Action During BIPOC Mental Health Month
Being the first person in my family to openly acknowledge, and treat, my mental health…
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Vivian Nunez
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July 28, 2020
5 Cinnamon Essential Oil Benefits That can Spice up Your Life (if Used Carefully)
When it comes to essential oils, cinnamon feels pretty what-you-smell-is-what-you-get. Thanks to its aromatic ubiquity…
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Mary Grace Garis
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July 27, 2020
Stacey's Chronic Illness on 'The Baby-Sitters Club' Makes Me Feel Seen
You know that exhausting feeling of having to be “on”? Like when you’re hosting a…
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Brijana Prooker
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July 27, 2020
We're in a New Age of Black Grief
My first reactions when the realities of the pandemic set in mid March was not…
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Nneka M. Okona
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July 27, 2020
Why Changing Your Decision Can Feel Like Failure, Even When It's the Most Responsible Thing To Do
If you had previously drawn a line in the sand, only to change your mind…
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Korin Miller
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July 25, 2020
How Time-Blocking can Help You Accomplish Your Most Overwhelming Chores
Anyone who's ever let their dirty dishes pile up to a point of contention knows…
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Mary Grace Garis
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July 24, 2020
These Free Bilingual Guided Meditations Will Help Center Your Practice if English Isn't Your First Language
For most people, it's become second nature to multitask. Responding to emails during a Zoom…
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Emily Laurence
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July 24, 2020
The Navajo Nation Has a Higher Per Capita Rate of COVID-19 Infection Than NYC—Here's What You Need To Know (and How To Help)
This week looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation, and the systemic…
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Nicole Cardoza
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July 24, 2020
What it Really Means When We Call Someplace a 'Safe Space'
Many urgent matters are reaching an inflection point, with COVID-19 cases rising, women’s rights being…
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Akilah Cadet
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July 23, 2020
'I'm a Climate Psychologist, and This Is What Happens When You're Too Hot for Too Long'
We've all had days where the heat makes us a little cranky. It's too hot…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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July 23, 2020
Why You Might Be Able To Blame Your Brain Fog on Pent-Up Horniness, According to a Neuroscientist
We already know that brain fog in general is an all-too-common affliction of the pandemic.…
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Mary Grace Garis
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July 23, 2020
What Death Doulas Can Teach Us About Life During COVID-19
Many are familiar with birth doulas—professionals trained in childbirth who provide emotional, physical, and educational…
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Kelsey Ogletree
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July 22, 2020
The Complete Guide to Blue Zones and What Makes Each Region a Longevity Hot Spot
Imagine living to be over 100 with literally no health problems. You're still able to…
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Emily Laurence
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July 21, 2020
This Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Measures Your 'Coronaphobia'—And Here's How To Deal With It
Walking through 2020 is kind of like walking on a tightrope. For some, it's a…
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Mary Grace Garis
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July 21, 2020
7 Patronizing Phrases at Work To Avoid—And What To Say Instead
It’s easy to know if someone has directed patronizing phrases at work toward you. Being…
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Korin Miller
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July 21, 2020
Headspace's Partnership With Snapchat Lets You Meditate With Friends, But, Y'know, on Your Own Couches
Your typical meditation is a solo activity. But thanks to a new partnership between Headspace…
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Tehrene Firman
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July 21, 2020
How COVID-19 Became an Indoor Recess of Sorts for Sexual Pleasure
At the end of 2019, Well+Good forecasted that the next year would bring a sex-positive…
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Kells McPhillips
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July 20, 2020
You're Probably Guilty of Ageism—And It Hurts You More Than You Realize
No matter how hard we strive to be fair and good, the human brain holds…
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Mary Grace Garis
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July 20, 2020
'Revenge Bedtime Procrastination' Is the Chinese Term To Describe So Many of Our Nighttime Behaviors
Twitter often makes me feel seen, but almost never more so than when a tweet…
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Erin Bunch
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