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Carolyn de Lorenzo

https://www.clippings.me/cdelorenzo
Bio
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.

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

It's happened to all of us at some point or another; waking up after what feels like a good night's sleep, only to find that it's still the middle of the night. It can feel so frustrating to jolt awake hours before the alarm goes off, especially…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo and JR Thorpe

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

You're probably pretty stuck in your everyday routines, whether that's making your morning coffee or getting up to grab another water bottle every hour on the hour. While no habit is "bad" in and of itself, some have more environmental impact than…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo and Syeda Khaula Saad

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

If you wake up with an anxiety-induced stomachache more often than not, you're definitely not alone. Figuring out how to cope when you're having trouble dealing with stress is a process everyone has to go through. Finding the strategies that work…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo and Jay Polish

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

While the devotedly hygienic among you might insist that you should regularly wash your clothes, designer Stella McCartney has a different take on the issue. The environmentally conscious fashion maven briefly commented on the topic during an…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

A New CA Law Will Make Abortion Access Easier

As abortion and other reproductive health service access decreases thanks to budget cuts and restrictive legislation, a new California law has just sought to make abortion access far easier. On Oct. 11, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the College…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

If you’re anything like me, then sleeping less than seven or eight hours can lead to minor existential crisis the next day. Not getting enough rest can make you mentally foggy, and may leave you feeling moody, cranky, and just off overall. Unlike…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

The Psychological Reason People Are Jerks To Vegans

As someone with celiac disease and a slew of necessary dietary restrictions, I can tell you that navigating the world of normative eating can be challenging, to say the least. Food choices are intricately linked to tradition, comfort, and pleasure,…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

Work stress can make navigating mental health issues much more complicated than they might be otherwise. If you manage a mental illness, such as depression or anxiety, then you know your work environment can make a huge difference in how well you…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

A Huge New Study Shut Down These Safety Myths About Antidepressants

If you manage depression, you might have questions about how safe antidepressant medications are. While potential side effects are something to consider and discuss with your doctor, new research says that antidepressants are generally safe. Up to…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

Instagram just launched a new anti-bullying feature that lets account owners block offensive language on posts. In an effort to boost online safety and curb cyberbullying, the social media platform has been testing the feature, called Restrict,…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

A California woman has been in a semi-comatose state since July as a result of exposure to contaminated skin cream, NBC News reports. The skin cream was tainted with methylmercury, NBC says, which is an especially toxic form of mercury. The…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

Learning effective stress management is integral to staying healthy, mentally well, and happy. Everyone is different when it comes to how stress impacts them, and not all stress is a bad thing. But chronic stress is different. When your stress…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

While not a left-handed gal myself, I’m the first to admit that you all are an admirable lot. While you might already know that you’re a wonderful genius if left-handedness is among your personal traits, new research shows that science pretty much…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

If you’re a person with a uterus and plan to get pregnant at some point, avoiding e-cigarettes may be crucial for successfully conceiving, new research says. Published in the Oxford Academic Journal of the Endocrine Society, the new study shows that…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

If you tend to just power through life’s inevitable difficulties, then you probably know how to get things done. But sometimes, this behavior can make it easy to ignore your own emotional or psychological distress. Addressing your emotions, thought…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

If you’re new to working out, you might find the idea of starting an exercise routine daunting. And while it can feel tempting to skip the gym and stream Netflix instead, new research shows that even light physical activity can help increase your…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

Microplastics are small bits of plastic that end up in our waterways worldwide. Plastic debris from discarded industrial plastic products, from old water bottles to shampoo containers, is a major source of global pollution, the National Oceanic and…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

Anxiety disorders are a major mental health issue and can interfere with your quality of life in deeply frustrating ways. While both chronic stress and anxiety can be harmful if they go unaddressed for a long time, experiencing some stress and…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

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

When it comes to getting great sleep at night, body clock schedules can vary. You might be wide awake at the break of dawn each day, or maybe you get a boost of energy in the wee hours of the night. While there’s no perfect sleep formula that works…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

The FDA Is Investigating Over 100 Reports Of Seizures Possibly Linked To Vaping

Some e-cigarette users are having seizures after use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. The federal agency is investigating 127 reports of seizures linked to e-cigarettes (also called vapes), Forbes writes. The FDA first issued a…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo