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Using a mental health app can be like having your own mini therapist in your pocket—and for some, being able to turn to an app when you need support is not only useful, but can mean the difference between suffering in silence and getting the help you need. As a licensed social worker and mental health professional, I can tell you that all apps are not created equal. Over the past few years, I’ve done extensive research and testing of the most popular mental health and therapy apps out there, and I’ve been impressed at how helpful some of them…
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Whether you’re heading out for a #hotgirlwalk that ends at your favorite coffee shop or a technical hike in the mountains, walking is having a moment. And it’s understandable: the low-impact exercise is easier on your joints and muscles than running. It’s great for cardiovascular health and gets you outside in the fresh air (something we can all use more of). Plus, walking is a fun way to fill your social battery by catching up with friends on the move. If you’re looking to shake up your regular walking routine with a challenge or are on a mission to increase…
This week’s tour of the world of young people careens around like an out-of-control bullet train. Everyone’s talking about a pop star with a body in his trunk, a dental trend powered by TikTok, astrology-based beauty tutorials, and a football stat hound’s ultimate rabbit hole. It’s a lot to take in. Who is D4vd and why was there a body in his trunk? Everyone under a certain age is talking about the singer D4vd, and it’s not because he has a new album out. On September 8, Los Angeles police discovered a body in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla…
If you’ve been curious about dipping your toes into YNAB or you’ve tried before and it didn’t stick, this guide will walk you through how to start using YNAB. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I love talking about systems that make life easier — meal planning, organizing the pantry, and yes… budgeting! One tool that has really transformed the way I think about money is YNAB (You Need A Budget). I’ve been using it since 2016 and it has been LIFE changing! I’m so addicted to tinkering, studying, analyzing, and gazing at my budget. I’m…
Eating processed meats can increase risk of heart disease and cancer. This is believed to be due to their nitrates, nitrites, sodium and saturated fat. Plant-based sausage, tofu nuggets, grilled chicken and mushrooms are flavorful, healthy swaps. Whether it’s the sizzle of breakfast bacon on a lazy Sunday morning, the wafting aroma of hot dogs at a baseball game, or an eye-catching charcuterie board, processed meats are enticing and filled with flavor. They’re made by smoking, curing or salting meat, or by adding preservatives such as nitrites and nitrates to extend their shelf life. Trouble is, eating too much processed meat can…
If you’re among the 21% of U.S. adults1 who struggle with chronic pain, you likely already know there are a number of interventions you can take to help manage it. But did you ever consider mindfulness meditation? According to new research published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, it might address pain better than you’d think.
Stress hormone spikes. You’ll see brief spikes in stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines, per Wellauer. “These cause short-term increases in white blood cells and immune activation markers, which are normal acute responses and not harmful,” she says. (When you continue to do cold plunges, your body adapts and reduces this response, she says.)Cardiac strain. Cold plunges put a temporary strain on your heart. “The body’s fight or flight response occurs, causing hormonal changes that increase the heart rate,” Sherry Ross, MD, ob-gyn and women’s health expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, tells SELF. There…
I was hiking in Colorado recently when a woman ran past me with her dog. I had stepped off the main part of the trail to rest my legs, rub the sweat out of my eyes and suck down some much-needed air—this was the steepest part of the climb, I might add—while her breathing was barely labored. As someone who exercises every day and can run on flat surfaces somewhat competently, I was as impressed with this stranger as I was humbled by her superior athleticism. She passed me again on her way down as I was nearing the summit.…
For years, the health and fitness world has perpetuated the idea that “eating less and exercising more” is the holy grail for achieving a lean, strong physique. Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., a leading researcher in the field of metabolism, sports nutrition, and exercise performance, is here to tell you that this approach is outdated—and counterproductive.