Wellness

What Finally Got Me to Delete Social Media from My Phone

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. For years, I’d spend several hours a day scrolling through social media on my phone — while lying in my bed, watching TV, commuting on the subway, waiting in … Read more

How Pediatricians Prepare Their Kids for Back-to-School Season

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Most parents turn to their child’s pediatrician for almost everything during the school year. And understandably so. That inevitable first sore throat warrants a call to the doctor. Ditto … Read more

6 Tips for Sticking to Your Exercise Goals, According to Marathoners

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Now that the new year has begun, your social media feed is likely filled with ways to start and keep resolutions, like journaling more or exercising consistently. If you’re committed to getting in more movement, but are unsure of how to keep it going, here’s a good source for perseverance inspiration: marathoners. They commit to … Read more

I Tried the “3 Things” Nighttime Routine and It’s the Best I’ve Slept in a While

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Kristen GaraffoContributor Kristen is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer and homebody. She specializes in home and lifestyle content, and loves helping others live their best lives at home and beyond. Romanticizing her life since 1987, you can probably find her sipping on iced coffee, crushing a Crossfit workout, designing her next dream space, or blasting … Read more

5 Low-Lift and Low-Budget Ways to Feel Better This Winter

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When you have depression — something I experience without fail every single winter — it can feel hard to take care of yourself, even though that’s exactly what you … Read more

This Anti-Anxiety Pillow Can Breath And Feel Like You’re Actually Cuddling

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There’s a new kind of robotic companion out there, and it’s supposed to help you calm down. Japanese company Yukai Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo, has created a robotic pillow that can help ease your anxiety through hugging and breathing. For more content like this follow According to its creators, the pillow … Read more

14 Feel-Good Products Our Editors Are Using to Start Off 2023 on a Positive Note

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Personally, I find “fresh starts” to be a little daunting. They make me feel like I’m making a serious commitment to a new habit, and when I inevitably break … Read more

5 Ways to Make the Most of Dry January, According to Someone on a 7-Year Streak

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Once upon a time (circa 2016), I thought Dry January would be an impossibly boring and flat-out impossible feat. As a single and social 20-something, alcohol was often part … Read more