Remedies for an Anxious Stomach
Anxiety doesn’t live only in our minds, but in our bodies too — which can be one of the worst parts. Other than racing thoughts, anxiety can look like trouble …
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Have a hard time waking up? Try the RISE-UP method!
If you have a hard time waking up in the mornings, you’re not alone. Not everyone is a morning person. The good news is that there’s a science-backed method to …
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The connection between alcohol and bad sleep
When the quarantine began in 2020, I found myself, like everyone else, working at home and unable to leave the house for simple pleasures. Gone were the days of leaving …
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How to buy a treadmill
If you, like my husband and me, are a little late to the “I should really buy some home exercise equipment” party, I have good news for you: It doesn’t …
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Sleep and aging: how to stay in the rhythm of the night
This is part of a series Taffeta.com is running on getting better sleep. If you would like to join our better sleep challenge starting on August 15, you can join …
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Is Pinterest going too far with its new wellness policies?
Social media is an interesting place. It can entertain and even help us, but it can also breed a lot of comparison, especially surrounding body image, that can negatively impact …
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Can we stop with the nonsense about what female athletes wear?
The Olympics may have everyone focused on sports right now, but there is another issue that is popping up from all directions in the female sports world: the uniforms. You …
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Working on Body Image for Yourself and Your Children
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve struggled with my body image. I’ve looked at my completely “normal” body and said, “That’s too big.” My reactions and feelings worsened when …
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The Country Is Opening Up Again, But Am I Ready?
Here in the United States, we’re finally headed in the right direction. Where I live, everybody’s getting vaccinated, and it’s been lovely going for walks and seeing people’s faces in …
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Nine Things You Need for the Best Bath Ever
Like many of us, you may have found yourself taking a lot more baths over the past year. If you are craving something new to boost the time spent among …
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Why You Need to Work More Rays into Your Day
It’s the season for sun worshipping, but even if you are not a go-to-the-beach type, there are some great reasons to make sure you are catching some rays. It may …
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Why Aren’t We Celebrating Menopause?
The pop culture version of menopause is that it’s a stage women get to where our periods stop and we can’t have kids, and we dry up physically while we …
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Why You Shouldn’t Sweat the “Quarantine 15”
Whether it was from the stress put on our bodies, having to stay home, or understandably engaging in emotional eating, many of us gained weight during quarantine. This can be …
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Moonbathing: The Next Big Wellness Trend?
Though it may call to mind thoughts of soaking in a claw-footed tub set up in a field on a summer evening while basking in the lunar light, moonbathing doesn’t …
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The Joys of Being a Night Owl
Early bedtimes are totally overrated. Truly. Come 10pm, the night is alive and full of opportunity. By midnight, the world is my oyster. And when the clock turns to 1am, …
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