Carolyn de Lorenzo
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Carolyn is a freelance writer, and a Lifestyle News Writer for Bustle. Favorite beats include social justice, wellness, mindfulness, and mental health — with an emphasis on trauma, traumatic stress disorders, and resilience. Her work has appeared in a number of publications, and she also contributes to Acorns and SheKnows Media.

A New Study Shows An Unfair Reality About Who Is Most Affected By Air Pollution

The United States has a major pollution inequity problem. A new study shows that a significant racial gap exists between who creates the most air pollution, and who suffers most from air pollution. Published in the journal Proceedings of the…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

A Major New Study Reveals Why Hormonal Birth Control May Sometimes Fail

If you’ve ever wondered why hormonal birth control isn’t 100 percent effective, a new study may explain why. Published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, the research found that people who have a certain genetic variant might produce an…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

Facebook Just Announced It Will Curb Anti-Vaccination Content

There’s no denying that social media has power when it comes to getting a message across — whether or not that message is factually accurate. In an effort to push back against health hoaxes on the site, Facebook is taking steps to address…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

The Weird Way Exercise Helps You Feel Less Angry

It’s no secret that exercise can help give you a boost when you’re feeling low. Studies show that various forms of exercise can be an important way to help relieve feelings of depression and anxiety. But, until now, researchers haven’t known much…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

If You’re Anxious About Climate Change, Experts Say This Can Help

If you’ve been feeling mounting anxiety about global warming and climate change in recent years, you’re not alone. Extreme weather changes and natural disasters can contribute to climate change anxiety — whether you’re directly affected by these…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

7 ASMR Videos To Watch If You Can’t Fall Asleep

If, like me, you’re new to the world of ASMR videos, you might feel slightly puzzled by lengthy YouTube videos of people whispering, tapping softly, scratching, or otherwise making soft noises designed to give viewers "braingasms." How are these so…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Might Be More Common Than Previously Thought, A New Study Says

It’s no secret that there are many reasons to avoid tick bites to protect your health. Tick bites can lead to a wide array of complex health problems, including Lyme disease, Heartland virus, and even food allergies. Recently, a spate of red meat…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

IKEA Just Announced New Curtains That Can Purify The Air In Your House

It’s not just city-dwellers who can benefit from air purifiers. Given the current rate of pollution worldwide, most indoor spaces can use some help. And now, just in case you thought they couldn’t get any more creative, IKEA is launching actual…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

The Time You Work Out Can Have This Surprising Effect On Your Body’s Clock

Your body clock, otherwise known as the circadian rhythm, is one of those things that can work for you or against you when it comes to getting great sleep at night. If you have trouble winding down before bedtime, a circadian rhythm reset might be…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

Here’s What Science Says About Mixing CBD With Caffeine

Once 2018 was declared the year of CBD, it seemed like you couldn't stop hearing about the product. The cannabis compound, which doesn't cause a high, has been shown to reduce anxiety, help you sleep, reduce inflammation, and more positive health…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

This New Service Will Deliver Your Ice Cream, Shampoo & More, In Reusable Containers

If you’ve ever heard your older family members reminisce about days of old when milkmen used to deliver milk in reusable glass bottles every morning, imagining such a thing might seem kind of quaint and old timey. But those old-school milk…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

Dreams About Substance Use Relapse Are Common For People In Recovery, A New Study Shows

For anyone living with substance use disorder, long-term recovery can involve a number of challenges to face. A new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital shows that intense, disruptive dreams about substance use relapse are common among…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

How To Find A Doctor Who Can Understand Your ME/CFS

Finding a doctor shouldn't be that difficult, but between scheduling and insurance, it's already a lot of hoops to jump through. Add in a chronic illness that doctors may not be familiar with, and it can feel nearly impossible. Living with chronic…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

Feeling Extra Sore After A Workout Could Be A Sign Of This Health Issue

If you’ve ever innocently gone too hard during your spin class, only to wince in pain with extreme soreness the next morning, you’ve experienced post-workout delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. This basically means that, in the process of…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

6 Reasons You Need Manuka Honey In Your Pantry This Winter

It’s always a happy thing when delicious foods are also good for you and promote your health in some way. If, like me, you love some raw honey in your tea, and you notice that it soothes a scratchy throat during the chillier (or downright freezing)…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

A New Study Says E-Cigarettes Help People Quit Smoking — But Still Have Their Own Risks

Proponents of vaping say that e-cigarettes are a safe and effective way to quit smoking, but some researchers have questioned the validity of this claim due to limited research. Now, however, a major new UK study says that in fact, e-cigarettes can…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

A Study Of Almost 3,000 People Shows This One Major Benefit Of Quitting Facebook

Whether or not social media is a good or bad thing is subject to ongoing cultural debate. The mental health outcomes that can result from social media habit are sometimes troubling enough to concern researchers, who say that using Facebook is…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

Sources of stress can be found pretty much everywhere these days. Whether its your job, your relationship, or something else entirely, chances are something in your life is making it harder than it needs to be. And while some people seem to be wired…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

6 Myths About PMS You Can Feel Free To Stop Believing

As anyone with a uterus and a period might tell you, the menstrual cycle can be a complex thing to navigate. Premenstrual syndrome, otherwise known as PMS, might conjure images of ravaged ice cream containers, hot water bottles and heating pads, and…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

Can You Give Your Pet The Flu? Here’s What Vets Want You To Know

Flu season can be a potentially dangerous time for both humans and their pets. If you’re grappling with the flu this winter, you might be wondering if your beloved fur baby can catch the flu from you. Though research is somewhat mixed, the short…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo