Wellness

Dry January. NOvember. Prohibition. Periods of sobriety are nothing new, but post- or pre-Christmas detoxes seem to be the most popular. However, always one to be a little different, I have chosen to go sober for February, in the interest of my…

Anxiety and depression are real. Luckily for us, we live in a time where people are increasingly open about their mental health struggles and issues. Also we live in a time where getting help is possible. However, even if you are getting help, there…

What makes for a good leader? Is it their ability to bring people together? Problem solve? Take smart risks? Regardless of what you specifically value in a leader, research has found that the best leaders have one very important thing in common:…

There’s a whole mythos around ovulation, that day or so of the month when your ovary releases an egg so that it can be fertilized by a sperm cell if given the opportunity. Some women talk about the increase in sex drive or energy they feel at this…

When it comes to cancer, some symptoms are obvious, such as lumps or abnormal moles. But other symptoms can be more mild, and you may not even realize they're connected to an illness. In these cases, it's important to be aware of some more subtle…

Confession: I, like many others of my generation, am a complete sucker for cute packaging. Even though I’m not constantly posting on Instagram, I am constantly scrolling, judging proverbial books by their literal covers with such little abandon it…

The holidays are fast-approaching, which means your social calendar is probably starting to fill up. Friendsgivings, family get-togethers, work parties. It's fab to spend time with all the people you care about, but do you usually start to feel a…

In the midst of a historically tense political climate, the concepts of "wellness" and “self-care” have evolved from traditional healing practices into a $3.7 trillion industry. But even though our times have made it even more difficult for…

Most of us are familiar with the sensation: you got in the house at 6 p.m., turned on Netflix at half past, and suddenly it's 2 in the morning and you need to be up in five hours. But the grogginess of the following day might not just be down to…

Insomnia is kind of like an uninvited house guest who takes up residence on your couch indefinitely. It overstays its welcome, and there are few things worse than clock-watching your way until the sun comes up because you can't sleep. If you've…

Remember when you were a teenager, and you’d plug in some cheesy rom-com just 'cause you were bored and knew you’d probably just fall asleep to it? Well, daily self-care app Shine is channeling that ‘90s movie nostalgia with new Sleep Stories that…

You probably don't need to hear this, but poor sleep is bad for both mental and physical health. The consequences of even a few nights' sleep deprivation add up quickly, and there are many ways in which rest can be disrupted, whether it's because of…

Being a perfectionist — demanding constant high standards from yourself across all aspects of your life — can have pretty negative effects on your mental and physical health. Perfectionists tend to have higher rates of depression than the rest of…

Mark your calendars, because November is steadily approaching — which means, winter weather is just around the corner. While some people may be looking forward to the holidays and first snowfall, others of us (ahem) dread wintertime. For people who…

From its delicate purple hue to its earthy floral scent, everything about lavender seems tailored towards encouraging thoughts of serenity. And as it turns out, science agrees. In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Behavioral…

The three times in my life I have been diagnosed with Lyme disease, I was lucky. I was lucky I lived in a community where people knew what Lyme disease was (I grew up an hour away from Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first discovered). I was lucky I…

Coffee lovers and Starbucks fans take note: Starbucks has officially opened its signing store near Gallaudet University, a four year university for the Deaf and hard of hearing community in Washington, D.C. “Starbucks’ decision to open a signing…

So long, hygge. Bye bye, lagom. This year, we're taking inspiration from the Netherlands for a concept that helps us prioritize health and wellbeing through basic hanging out: the art of niksen. Carolien Janssen, in her book Niksen: The Dutch Art Of…

In case you missed it, CBD is having a moment and a half. The non-psychoactive cannabis compound, full name cannabidiol, is showing up everywhere from baked goods, to bath bombs, to gummies you take like a vitamin. Now, you can try CBD in…

If you're looking to ditch that afternoon latte, but you're worried about how you're going to keep upright at your desk without an extra bump of caffeine, the answer is actually pretty simple — exercise. The best workout to keep you energized…