Stacey Colino

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Stacey Colino is a Maryland-based writer and author who specializes in health and psychological issues. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post and in dozens of national magazines, including Prevention, Health, Newsweek, Real Simple, Parade, Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Glamour, Shape, Parents and Men’s Journal. She is also a certified health coach (ACE), certified group exercise instructor and Spinning instructor.

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  • Marijuana Withdrawal: What To Expect And How To Cope

    As the debate rages on about whether marijuana is an addictive substance, one thing is clear: Some habitual and long-term users experience withdrawal symptoms when they suddenly stop consuming it. In fact, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health...

  • What Is Cannabis?

    The words marijuana, weed, pot and cannabis are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t one and the same. Marijuana refers to the drug, a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, that comes from the dried flowers, stems, leaves...

  • What Are Probiotics? Types, Benefits And More

    Probiotics are a hot topic in the nutrition world—and for good reason. Consuming foods, beverages and supplements that contain probiotics can be beneficial for human health, especially when it comes to supporting gastrointestinal wellness and a robust immune system. But...

  • DASH Diet For High Blood Pressure

    Short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, the DASH diet started as a plan for those with high blood pressure (hypertension), but it's been shown to provide a wider array of health benefits. And with an emphasis on vegetables, fruits,...

  • Health Tests & Screenings Every Woman Should Get

    Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and managing stress are all great ways to take charge of your health. But those steps aren’t enough. Staying on top of routine health screenings should also be part of the picture—diseases and worrisome...

  • What Is The MIND Diet?

    When it comes to a diet that promotes cognitive health and overall brain function, the MIND diet is worth considering. Short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, the MIND diet is a combination of two other healthy eating plans: The...

  • Brightside Online Therapy Review

    True confessions: I’ve had anxiety my entire life, and I benefited from psychotherapy in the past. So when my stress meter recently registered “tilt” and I began waking up from bad dreams with my heart racing and struggling to drift...

  • What To Eat Before A Workout

    When it comes to setting yourself up for a good workout, what you eat beforehand can make all the difference. Eat the right foods at the right time, and you’ll provide your body with plenty of high-octane fuel to support...

  • What To Eat After A Workout

    Whether you went jogging, swam laps, rode your bike or lifted weights, completing your exercise session isn’t the end of the challenge. Knowing what to eat after your workout can play a pivotal role in helping your body refuel, rehydrate...
Marijuana Withdrawal: What To Expect And How To Cope
What Is Cannabis?
What Are Probiotics? Types, Benefits And More
DASH Diet For High Blood Pressure Health Tests & Screenings Every Woman Should Get What Is The MIND Diet?
Brightside Online Therapy Review
What To Eat Before A Workout What To Eat After A Workout

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