Becca Stanek

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Becca Stanek is an experienced writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the ways we can feel better mentally and physically to get the most out of our lives. She has worked for publications including LendingTree, SmartAsset, and The Week, among others. She's currently completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training, and also likes to spend her time reading, writing, biking and hiking.

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  • Best Baby Foods Of 2022

    As a new parent, you may feel overwhelmed with decision-making, and that includes what food to give your baby. There are so many different feeding styles to choose from and an abundance of baby food options available in stores, from...

  • Embryo Transfer For IVF: What You Need To Know

    About 2% of infants born each year in the U.S. are conceived through assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilization. While not always successful, these treatments can work, and their popularity has more than doubled in the last 10 years....

  • False Negative Pregnancy Tests: What You Need To Know

    Today's at-home pregnancy tests tend to be very accurate when used correctly. However, there are instances—though rare—in which they can produce incorrect results. False pregnancy tests are usually due to user error, though there are other factors that can skew...

  • Fitness As A Family: How To Get Moving With Kids Of Any Age

    Maybe you're a busy parent, and struggling to find the time to get to the gym or to a yoga class like you used to. Or perhaps you're concerned about your child's amount of screen time and want to see...

  • How To Get Pregnant With Twins

    While there's no guaranteed way to predict whether a person will give birth to twins, there are certain factors that increase the likelihood of conceiving multiples. This includes fertility treatments—like in vitro fertilization (IVF)— as well as factors such as...

  • How Long Does Ovulation Last?

    Knowing how long ovulation lasts and when it typically occurs is helpful, whether you’re trying to get pregnant or attempting to avoid pregnancy. While ovulation itself only lasts for 12 to 24 hours, you’re most likely to get pregnant in...

  • What Are The Early Signs Of Autism In Children?

    Signs of autism—a common neurological and developmental disorder affecting an estimated one in 100 children—typically appear early in life, often within the first two years. As the parent or caretaker of a young child, it's understandable if you're wondering what...

  • What Is A Covert Narcissist?

    When you picture a narcissist, you might think of someone who is grandiose, attention-seeking and arrogant—also known as overt narcissism. However, there's another, less obvious type of narcissism as well—covert narcissism. These types of narcissists may show fewer outward hallmarks...

  • ProLon Diet Review: Pros And Cons Of A Program That Claims ‘Fasting With Food’

    The ProLon Diet is an eating plan that claims to offer a way of “fasting with food.” On this “fasting-mimicking” diet, you'll eat a limited number of calories over the course of five days, consuming only what's in the food...

  • What Is Celiac Disease? Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

    Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition affecting roughly 1% of U.S. adults. For individuals with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is non-negotiable, as eating gluten will trigger an autoimmune response that leads to intestinal damage, resulting in a myriad of...

  • What Is A Psychopath?

    Perhaps you've heard the term 'psychopath' mentioned in a recent true crime podcast or Netflix documentary. But, do you know what the term means, exactly? The condition, which is not actually a clinical diagnosis, connotes a particular set of traits...

  • Sociopath vs. Psychopath: What’s The Difference?

    You’ve likely heard the terms "sociopath" and "psychopath" before, but what do they actually mean? In fact, neither is a clinical diagnosis, and while both suggest a similar set of traits relating to antisocial behavior and emotional detachment, they have...

  • Noom Vs. WW (Weight Watchers): Which Weight Loss Program Is Right For You?

    Many diets restrict which foods you’re allowed to eat, definitively grouping them as “good” or “bad.” While still distinctly different weight management programs, both Noom and WW (formerly Weight Watchers) nix this approach in favor of helping users lose weight...

  • South Beach Diet: Review

    Originally developed nearly 20 years ago by a cardiologist to combat heart disease, the South Beach Diet is a low-carb diet designed to help you lose weight and keep it off. In the three-phase diet, you initially focus on weight...

  • Traits Of A Narcissist: How To Recognize One

    While just about anyone can display narcissistic behavior from time to time, for someone to be diagnosed with true narcissist personality disorder (NPD) they must meet a specific set of criteria. This mental health condition is a type of personality...

  • Talkspace vs. Betterhelp

    If you've considered online therapy, you’ve likely heard of Talkspace and Betterhelp, as they are two popular options. Both offer convenient therapy services from a licensed professional through your computer or phone, with the ability to check in between sessions....

  • What Is Whole30? Foods To Eat (And Avoid), Benefits And Risks

    The Whole30 program has been on the diet scene since 2009, and consists of cutting out a number of major foods including grains, sugar and dairy. There's a good chance you’ve heard of someone doing the 30-day plan, as it...
Best Baby Foods Of 2022 Embryo Transfer For IVF: What You Need To Know False Negative Pregnancy Tests: What You Need To Know Fitness As A Family: How To Get Moving With Kids Of Any Age
How To Get Pregnant With Twins How Long Does Ovulation Last?
What Are The Early Signs Of Autism In Children? What Is A Covert Narcissist?
ProLon Diet Review: Pros And Cons Of A Program That Claims ‘Fasting With Food’ What Is Celiac Disease? Symptoms, Causes And Treatment What Is A Psychopath?
Sociopath vs. Psychopath: What’s The Difference? Noom Vs. WW (Weight Watchers): Which Weight Loss Program Is Right For You?
South Beach Diet: Review
Traits Of A Narcissist: How To Recognize One Talkspace vs. Betterhelp
What Is Whole30? Foods To Eat (And Avoid), Benefits And Risks

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