Carolyn de Lorenzo

Carolyn is a lifestyle news and wellness writer. Beats covered also include social justice, mindfulness, and mental health — with an emphasis on trauma, traumatic stress disorders, and resilience. Also a contributor to Grow from Acorns and SheKnows Media, Carolyn is a freelance writer and editor with a roster of blogging and copywriting clients. With a background in social work and the performing arts, she's a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). She completed LAMDA's professional post-graduate program in Shakespeare following her undergraduate studies at Portland State University. When not drafting her latest article, poem, or blog post, Carolyn is most likely hanging out with her adorable dachshund, doing yoga, or brushing up on her current language crush via Duolingo. Cooking and learning guitar are also favorite things.

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Got Allergies? These 5 House Plants Can Help Clear The Air

Breathe easy, plant parent.

By Carolyn de Lorenzo and Jay Polish

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Why You’re Waking Up Early For No Reason, According To An MD

By Carolyn de Lorenzo and JR Thorpe

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7 Things You Use Every Day That Aren’t Great For The Environment & What To Use Instead

By Carolyn de Lorenzo and Syeda Khaula Saad

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If You Have Trouble Dealing With Stress, These 6 Coping Hacks Can Help

By Carolyn de Lorenzo and Jay Polish

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You Might Not Have To Wash Your Clothes As Often As You Thought — Here's Why

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A New CA Law Will Make Abortion Access Easier

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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There’s A Genetic Reason Why Some People Need Barely Any Sleep, A New Study Says

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The Psychological Reason People Are Jerks To Vegans

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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Here’s How Many Millennials Would Leave A Job For Mental Health Reasons

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A Huge New Study Shut Down These Safety Myths About Antidepressants

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Instagram’s Newest Feature Lets You Shut Down Bullying On Your Profile 

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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A Woman Is In A Coma After Using Tainted Skin Cream — Here’s What You Should Know

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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This Free Quiz Can Help You Figure Out Exactly How You Get Stressed — And How To Manage It

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Lefties May Have Stronger Language Skills & Be More Sensitive Than Righties, A New Study Says

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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New Research Says Vaping Might Mess With Fertility — Here’s What You Should Know

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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9 Signs You've Ignored Your Mental Health For Too Long

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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Literally Any Kind Of Exercise Can Help You Live Longer, New Research Says

By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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6 Ways To Avoid Microplastics, Because Research Shows They’re Everywhere

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The Counterintuitive Way Stress & Anxiety Can Be GOOD For You, According To Researchers

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Making These 2 Small Changes During The Day Can Help You Sleep Better At Night

By Carolyn de Lorenzo