Emily Laurence

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Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For six years, she was an editor and senior writer at Well+Good, covering everything from food trends to public health issues like the opioid epidemic. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in magazine journalism. Find her on Instagram at @EmLaurence.

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  • Psychobiotics: Using Probiotics For Mental Health

    The importance of gut health is widely discussed in the wellness space, and if you’ve heard of probiotics—live microorganisms that, when taken in adequate amounts, can benefit the body and the microbiome—then you’ve likely heard of their potentially positive effects...

  • 7 Best Chest Exercises, According To Fitness Experts

    Chest strength is about more than physical definition—strong pectoral muscles can help improve posture, benefit breathing and support the surrounding muscles and joints. While building muscle can take time, developing a strong chest doesn’t have to be time-consuming: The key...

  • PTSD Symptoms: Causes, Treatments And How To Recognize Them

    In the same way that positive experiences and excitement are parts of life, so is trauma. While it’s possible to go through trauma, process it and move forward, experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a...

  • The Abortion Pill: How It Works, Side Effects And More

    There are two ways to safely terminate an unwanted pregnancy: A surgical abortion and a medication abortion. The latter utilizes a prescribed medication that ends a pregnancy via pills. In 2020, medication abortion accounted for over half (54%) of all...

  • When Should You Have ‘The Talk’ With Your Kids?

    For many caregivers, the idea of talking about sex with their kids may be uncomfortable. But talking about it with your kids (which is about more than discussing actual intercourse), is important in order for children to develop healthy sexual...

  • What Is Attachment Disorder?

    A child’s bond with their caregivers—or lack thereof—is deeply important to their development. These first relationships set the stage for what their relationships with others might look like later in life, even in adulthood. If a child is unable to...

  • Is 5G Making You Sick? Here’s What Experts Say

    If you own a smartphone or similar device, you could be using 5G. Cellular networks worldwide are rolling out the fifth-generation mobile technology, providing high-speed wireless connections. But it can be unnerving to think about what’s transmitted through the air...

  • Your Guide To CBD Legalization By State

    In the past several years, cannabidiol (CBD) has gone from fringe to mainstream in the world of wellness. Today, you can easily find CBD in a variety of forms—tinctures, capsules, gummies and more. Despite its popularity, there’s a lot of...

  • Your Guide To Cannabis Legalization By State

    Cannabis (commonly referred to as marijuana) is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. At least 18% of Americans used it at least once in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Despite its...

  • How To Support The Mental Health Of LGBTQ+ Kids In Your Life Right Now, According To Experts

    Approximately 8% of high school students in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 0.7% of youth identify as transgender, according to to the UCLA School of Williams...

  • The Baby Formula Shortage Is Getting Worse—Here’s How To Navigate It Safely, According To Pediatricians

    Retailers across the country are in the midst of a baby formula shortage, which is, understandably, causing a great deal of stress for parents. New data from Datasembly found that the share of baby formula out of stock in the...

  • Erik Erikson’s Stages Of Psychosocial Development: 8 Ways Your Childhood May Determine Your Personality

    How much can your childhood upbringing really shape your personality as an adult? A lot, according to Erik Erikson, a prominent 1950s psychologist and professor at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Erikson, who died in 1994,...

  • Cycle Syncing: Everything You Need To Know

    If you experience a menstrual cycle, you may notice fluctuating levels of energy throughout the month. Shifting hormone levels can impact the way you feel throughout different phases of your menstrual cycle. Syncing your lifestyle and diet habits with these...

  • 10 Easy Self-Care Ideas That Can Help Boost Your Health

    To say the COVID-19 pandemic is stressful is an understatement, but one silver lining is that it’s made more people realize the importance of self-care. While you may think of self-care as enjoying rose petal-infused bubble baths, that’s not all...

  • LASIK vs. PRK: Which Laser Eye Surgery Is Right For You?

    Waking up with the ability to see straight across the room is a luxury that isn’t granted to everyone. If you dream of clear vision without glasses or contacts, there’s a good chance laser eye surgery is right for you....

  • Week 1 Pregnancy Symptoms: What To Watch For

    If you’re wondering if you could be pregnant, waiting until enough time has passed until you can take a pregnancy test can feel tortuous. While you play the waiting game, you may become extra attuned to your body so you...

  • 7 Science-Backed Benefits Of Maca Root

    As adaptogenic herbs—plant extracts that help the body manage environmental stress—have become increasingly popular in the U.S., there’s a good chance you’ve heard of (or even tried) a few of them, such as ashwagandha, reishi mushroom and holy basil. Adaptogenic...

  • Is It Allergies Or COVID-19? Here’s How To Know, According To Experts

    While seasonal allergies are always an annoyance, any inkling of a scratchy throat or runny nose today can lead to a pang of COVID-19-induced fear. If you start feeling stuffy after an afternoon outside, it’s hard to know if you...
Psychobiotics: Using Probiotics For Mental Health
7 Best Chest Exercises, According To Fitness Experts PTSD Symptoms: Causes, Treatments And How To Recognize Them The Abortion Pill: How It Works, Side Effects And More When Should You Have ‘The Talk’ With Your Kids? What Is Attachment Disorder?
Is 5G Making You Sick? Here’s What Experts Say Your Guide To CBD Legalization By State Your Guide To Cannabis Legalization By State How To Support The Mental Health Of LGBTQ+ Kids In Your Life Right Now, According To Experts The Baby Formula Shortage Is Getting Worse—Here’s How To Navigate It Safely, According To Pediatricians Erik Erikson’s Stages Of Psychosocial Development: 8 Ways Your Childhood May Determine Your Personality Cycle Syncing: Everything You Need To Know
10 Easy Self-Care Ideas That Can Help Boost Your Health LASIK vs. PRK: Which Laser Eye Surgery Is Right For You? Week 1 Pregnancy Symptoms: What To Watch For
7 Science-Backed Benefits Of Maca Root Is It Allergies Or COVID-19? Here’s How To Know, According To Experts

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