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Your 30s and 40s are what some would consider the best years of your life. You’re no longer “figuring it out,” but you aren’t “old” by society’s ageist standards, either. It should be a sweet spot—right? But despite the illusion of stability and security, it’s also common for anxiety and self-doubt to worsen during your most “put-together” decades, research shows.“There’s this expectation from society that by this time, you have a career path. You get married. You have children,” Kristen Jacobsen, LCPC, owner of Cathartic Space Counseling in Chicago and author of Unpacked: How to Detach From the Subconscious Beliefs…
It’s official: Most of President Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The Supreme Court struck down the president’s signature economic orders on Friday in a 6-3 ruling, spelling the end of a controversial policy that added an estimated $1,000 tax increase for each American household, raised prices on consumer goods, and alienated key U.S. allies. Not all of Trump’s tariffs need to end because of this ruling. The court acknowledged that presidents have the power to “unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope.” Instead, the court found that tariffs enacted based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were…
On March 4 (10–11am ET), the GWI Breathe Initiative presents a special webinar exploring the powerful connection between breathing, brain function, and behavior. Leading the discussion are Mohammad Nami, MD, PhD, Director of the Brain, Cognition, and Behavior Unit at BrainHub Polyclinic and Academy UAE and Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Canadian University Dubai, and Peter M. Litchfield, PhD, GWI Breathe Initiative Vice Chair and President of the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences. Together, they will examine the science behind how breathing patterns influence cognitive performance, sleep quality, emotional regulation, and overall neuro-cognitive fitness. The session will be moderated by Sandy Abrams,…
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Probiotics might help prevent C. diff after antibiotics or if you develop pouchitis after surgery .A high-fiber diet that includes fermented foods creates a strong foundation for gut health.Talk with a healthcare provider if you have concerns like bloating, weight loss or pain. There’s no shortage of claims that probiotic supplements are the cure to your digestive troubles—but do these pricey pills actually deliver? And are they even necessary? To help separate fact from fiction, we spoke with leading gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha, MD. What she told us might challenge some of your existing assumptions about probiotics. What we learned is…
Label Your Emotions People are often more inclined to say things like, “I have butterflies in my stomach,” or “I had a lump in my throat,” rather than use feeling words, like sad or nervous, to describe their emotional state. Many adults just aren’t comfortable talking about their feelings. However, labeling your emotions can be the key to making better decisions. Research has shown that giving your emotions a name can help reduce their intensity, making them less likely to negatively impact your choices. Your feelings play a huge role in the choices you make. Studies consistently show anxiety makes people…
Contrary to a previously popular belief, the week before a marathon isn’t all about piling on the pasta. In fact, to maximise carbohydrate (fuel) stores before the race, runners only need to start carb loading two or three days before the race (three days if you prefer a slower increase in your daily intake). Read more in our guide to carb loading.As there’s an increasing number of runners following a vegetarian diet, we’ve put together a plan for a week’s worth of meals leading up to the marathon. A well-structured vegetarian diet should deliver the main macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and…
Key Takeaways Occasional bouts of anxiety and worry may be a sign that you need to take a break and implement some relaxation strategies.Adding exercise, meditation, diaphragmatic breathing, or a worry break into your day may help ease your mind.If anxiety, nervousness, or worrying becomes excessive or begins to impact your life, it might be time to seek professional help. If you are feeling anxious right now and need immediate relief, there are simple, evidence-based techniques that you can use to feel calmer and more grounded. Everyone goes through periods of feeling anxious and worried. After all, it’s a normal…
Cardio and strength training are both important, but it’s easy to end up only doing one of those and conveniently forgetting to get around to the other. I’ve been on both sides of the fence. As a runner, I would go months without lifting a weight or doing any purposeful strength training, because who has the time? And in my more recent life as a lifter, I’d join in the joking about how more than 10 reps is cardio, har har. But here’s the truth: we all need strength training and real cardio. I think it’s easy to gravitate to…
Learn how to hydrate skin overnight with winter skincare tips, ingredient spotlights, and some of my favorite products like the Dime Dewy Recovery Mask, Oliveda Cleansing Balm, Counter Sugarbuff Scrub, and Dime The Glaze for body. Taking care of my skin has always felt like a mix of self-care and reacting to what my body needs. While in the summer I definitely lean towards dewy and hydrated, 3/4 of the year I lean dry and it feels dull, tight, or just a little off. It’s pretty common to notice your skin feeling dry or lackluster this time of year. Many…