Amanda Chantal Bacon knows a few things about stress. The Moon Juice founder, who grew her business from a pocket-sized juice shop in Venice Beach, Los Angeles into a massively successful wellness brand, built her reputation around combatting mind and body stress through holistic practices. Suffering from an autoimmune condition (and the frustrations that go ...
The weather is warming, trees are blooming, and amidst it all, there’s a new sign of spring optimism: people are being vaccinated against COVID-19 in growing numbers. But as the country starts opening up and a return to normalcy appears on the horizon, a troubling trend is already brewing. Imagine the annual pressure to shed ...
Learning how to handle stress effectively should be part of everyone’s quarantine survival strategy. We’ve all been forced into new routines, which means families are balancing school closures and close quarters, and employees are working from home—not to mention the stress of the virus itself. Our minds can quickly go from fine to panicked in ...
“She’s not happy unless everyone around her is panicked, nauseous, or suicidal.”
Every Monday, we’re rounding up the biggest news bites in health and wellness. In this week’s episode, we learn that a lack of sleep could be to blame for a case of the midnight munchies!
Between paying the bills, working long hours, and all the other responsibilities of modern life, it’s no wonder most Americans have stress levels way above what researchers consider “healthy.” Feeling anxious is inevitable—letting it ruin your mental and physical health isn’t.
It’s no secret that cooler temps and fewer daylight hours bring on a slew of health problems that just don’t seem to happen very often during summer.
Fifty-three percent of people ages 16 to 22 would rather entirely lose their sense of smell than give up their cell phone. We get it (kind of)—technology has become an integral part of life. But these kids are grossly underestimating the importance of the olfactory sense.
When your mind starts racing and your body feels tight—almost paralyzed—and you don’t have a second or the willpower to figure out what to do next: That’s anxiety.
As we get ready to see our families over the holidays, we often put pressure on ourselves to uphold certain expectations. Getting inundated with advertisements encouraging us to spend money we don’t have on things we don’t need doesn’t help.
On an overnight flight from California to Alaska, one kid we know (who shall remain nameless) was not just riding on an airplane—he was on a rollercoaster. One second he was happily tuning into Spongebob, the next he was crying over faulty headphones.
Stress is a natural part of most jobs—a little stress can motivate us to finish projects on time and come up with new ideas, but when the pressure becomes too great, it can take a serious toll on workers’ health.
The zone. Flow state. Transcendence. Regardless of whatever it’s called, everyone from billionaire CEOs to professional athletes to college-aged kids are trying to reach the ultimate plane of efficiency and calm.
It’s becoming more and more common to hit the yoga studio to relieve stress and boost positive energy—but many people don’t often expect to emerge from the mat in tears. But it happens—and it actually means they’re doing something right.
The clock strikes 7, the sky is already turning dark purple. Forget about dinner—now it’s “Put the kids to bed, honey, I’ll be home when I can.”
Applying to college is a time-consuming and challenging process that, for many teens, seems like it will influence the rest of their lives.
“Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire,” writes Robert M. Pirsig in the literary classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. “…Then, when you’re no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn’t just a means to an end but a unique event in itself.”
Each year, millions of people struggle with their mental health. Stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating and sleep disorders, and many other conditions can plague us. Stress may be the most pervasive of these symptoms—and when left unchecked, also the most harmful.
Honking your way down the freeway, Facebook stalking your frenemies, and that stomach-churning feeling of never-ending anxiety could be killing you slowly. Whether you realize (or admit) it or not, negative emotions crop up on the daily. When these feelings aren’t dealt with, they can take a toll on your health. Consider any single moment ...
We try our best to fight perspiration and odor, but it’s just a part of life. Even the coolest cats can start sweating under the pressure of an important meeting or a hot date.
When your head is pounding, sometimes all you can think about is making it stop. But popping a pain reliever isn’t a cure-all—with prolonged use, acetaminophen and ibuprofen can have some frightening long-term effects.
Remember how Mom always nagged you to get 8 hours of sleep every night? Turns out she was on to something, as research shows more and more serious consequences of sleep deprivation.
Nearly 40 million Americans say they have been affected by anxiety disorders, and this can wreak havoc on our health.
If you’ve ever washed away your stress with a few pints and a huge burger, or soothed a bad day with a bowl of ice cream, you’ve seen firsthand the influence your brain has on your eating habits.