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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Creator/writer/star Mae Martin’s Wayward is Netflix’s biggest show right now. It’s a sly mystery involving cult behavior and cycles of trauma at a school for troubled teens, given added relevance by its proximity to real-life stories of abuses at similar facilities.Wayward does a few different things well: It’s a mystery box show, first of all—meaning that we’re presented with not just one but several intriguing puzzles right off the bat, with resolutions handed out frugally. It’s also a great example of the “small towns are weird” subgenre, one that likes…
Key Takeaways Treat yourself well and practice self-care to support your own mental health.Find support from others outside your family, like support groups or friends who understand.Don’t believe misconceptions about depression; it’s not a sign of weakness or laziness. Do you ever feel like you have no support from family and friends? When you’re depressed, unsupportive friends and family can prove trying. It’s very important to have people in your life who either understand your condition or are willing to try. If friends and family are unsupportive—blaming you for the symptoms of your illness or making thoughtless remarks—it can make…
Key Takeaways Cognitive-behavioral therapy, like cognitive restructuring, can help with phone anxiety.Gradually practicing phone calls with exposure training can reduce anxiety. Many people don’t like talking on the phone. However, if your hesitance to make and receive calls causes symptoms of severe anxiety such as shortness of breath or a racing heart, you might have phone anxiety. Telephobia—the fear of making or answering phone calls—is common among those with social anxiety disorder (SAD). and sometimes reflects other issues regarding interaction with others. Illustration by Jessica Olah, Verywell Symptoms of Phone Anxiety You might have phone anxiety if you: Avoid making…
Dust mites, pollen, and many other environmental factors can trigger asthma symptoms, like coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing.[1] A new study suggests that thunderstorms may play a role, too.[2]The research, presented this week at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) in Orlando, Florida, found that asthma-related emergency room visits in Wichita, Kansas, jumped fivefold on days with thunderstorms.“Thunderstorm asthma events have been documented in other regions, most notably the 2016 Melbourne outbreak and studies from Minneapolis–St. Paul and Louisiana,” says Diala Merheb, MD, lead author of the study and an internal…
The antioxidants in green tea support healthy blood pressure by helping blood vessels relax. In the longer term, green tea may help protect your arteries by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Choose regular or decaf brewed green tea over supplements or extracts for blood-pressure benefits. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of U.S. adults and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. Blood pressure is an important indicator of metabolic health and healthy blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. The top number (systolic) measures pressure when your heart beats, while the bottom (diastolic) measures it between beats. …
Everybody knows there’s a huge difference between a glazed doughnut and a hot glazed doughnut. The first is undoubtedly delicious, but the second has the power to enlighten your taste buds and eliminate any semblance of self-control. It’s that good. Unless you time the Krispy Kreme “Hot Light” just right, you probably aren’t getting to those hot and fresh doughnuts before they’ve cooled down to a dull, crackly-glaze state. So, what do we do? We reheat. However, just like reheating pizza or even movie theater popcorn, there’s a science to getting it right. There are plenty of opinions online about…
Following a weight-loss diet doesn’t mean missing out on tasty snacks! Each of these delicious pick-me-ups is made lower in calories and high in fiber and/or protein, so you can snack on something satisfying while meeting your nutritional goals. Recipes like our Ranch Roasted Chickpeas and our Key Lime Pie Energy Balls are perfect for keeping around the house or serving up as finger foods to friends and family. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! Ranch Roasted Chickpeas Ali Redmond These ranch-flavored roasted chickpeas are…
Some protein powders, especially plant-based ones, may have trace amounts of heavy metals, like lead.Protein powders may also contain unnecessary ingredients, including added sugars, sweeteners and fillers.Choose protein powders from companies that are independently tested and transparent with their ingredients. Protein powders are popular for their ease and convenience—just add a scoop to a shaker and you’re good to go. But as demand for supplements has grown, so have questions about what’s actually inside those tubs. Independent lab tests and consumer watchdogs have found that some protein powders contain trace amounts of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and arsenic.…
Vitamin C is famed for its antioxidant properties and regularly referenced as an important tool for combating oxidative stress in the body (especially when it comes to skin care).* But there’s another potent antioxidant whose actions are amplified in your body thanks to vitamin C (and vice versa): We’re talking about our “master antioxidant” glutathione.*
The New York Times has announced a new feature that allows you to make your own Wordle puzzle to share with friends. You need to be a Games or All-Access subscriber to create puzzles, but no subscription is needed to solve them. You aren’t roped to regular Wordle’s five-letter structure, either: Allowable puzzles can be anywhere from four to seven letters long. They must be on an allowable word list; as with regular Wordle, this means no proper nouns, for the most part. Profanity is not allowed, nor are gibberish entries like “ASDFGJ” (I tried). Here’s a link to a Wordle-style puzzle…