Award-winning health/science writer, science communicator, dog lover, Pilates/Spin junkie. Love uncovering research that opens eyes and changes lives.
- Tweets 187
- Following 212
- Followers 608
- Likes 781
Your body has a natural way of getting high (and it's not endorphins) nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo
3
245
The Mediterranean diet is infinitely adaptable. Here’s how to make it work for you. nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo
2
4
223
Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo
3
156
Are you obsessed with metrics on your sleep tracker? It could be giving you anxiety about sleep and messing with its quality. time.com/7311740/sleep-anxie…
1
100
The diet that could make your brain 7 years younger nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo Best of all, it's full of tasty foods!
2
323
Struggling to get good quality zzz's because you're stressed to the nth degree? Here's a look at what's behind the cycle and how to break it. health.usnews.com/wellness/m…
2
99
If you think your diet isn't affecting your state of mind, you're sorely mistaken. nationalgeographic.com/healt…
1
384
Unfortunately, this has happened to me, as well as many people I know. Here are some strategies that can help.
What Should I Do If My Doctor Is Dismissing My Health Concerns? health.usnews.com/health-car…
2
265
What the world needs now is more critical thinking. Think about it...
The core skills of learning are a critical eye and an open mind.
Critical thinking is refusing to accept ideas at face value. Don't believe information until it's verified.
Openness is refusing to reject ideas at face value. Don't disbelieve information until it's falsified.
1
1
334
We could all use a hefty dose of hope, these days. Let's bring it.
The attitude that helps most with intense stress is not mindfulness. It’s hope.
In hard times, it’s overwhelming to live only in the present. What brings strength is anticipating a brighter future.
Resilience lies in remembering that today's burdens may be lighter tomorrow.
1
2
264
The benefits of bringing your mind to the table . . . Mindful eating vs. intuitive eating: Which one is right for you? nationalgeographic.com/scien… via @NatGeo
1
2
214
I've always loved purple sweet potatoes and seaweed salad. Now I've discovered why they're so healthy . . . Why the traditional Okinawan diet is the recipe for a long life nationalgeographic.com/scien… via @NatGeo
2
4
242
Another mysterious consequence of our changing world. Girls are going through puberty much earlier. There may be several reasons why. nationalgeographic.com/scien… via @NatGeo
2
2
230
We, humans, are endlessly fascinated by personality types for various reasons, as this article reveals. Learned a lot about myself and the subject from this one. Hope you all do, too! nationalgeographic.com/premi… via @NatGeo
3
275
I didn't know there was a name for this technique before working on this article. How your future self can help your present well-being wapo.st/3TUcAmw
1
2
8
413
Such a treat when work and something you're passionate about converge. Six ways to get more joy with your dog wapo.st/3TtcMcj
1
1
7
283
Sadly, I can personally relate to this story. Can you? What's the source of your headaches? It could be your neck. nationalgeographic.com/premi… via @NatGeo
1
5
332
A glimpse into the growing community of death doulas who are helping people die with dignity. Here's how they help patients go with grace. nationalgeographic.com/premi… via @NatGeo
2
228
This is about the time when people ditch their New Year's resolutions. These strategies can help. wapo.st/48TnNJ3
1
5
398