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The room was quietwell, as quiet as an emergency room can be. I had a room to myself. My monitor beeped to each beat of my heart. My white friend left a few minutes prior to nurse her newborn. I felt accomplished with a heart rate of 89. I was waiting for tests to see if I had a heart attack or worse. Akilah Cadet, DHSc, MPH, is a diversity educator and activist who holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education in Community Based Public Health, a Master of Public Health, and a Doctorate of Health Sciences in Leadership and Organizational Behavior....

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. I still remember the feeling of accomplishment after my first treadmill run. Several sweaty miles later, it was love at first run. Eighteen years after that, I still prefer treadmill running to outdoor running. That is, until COVID-19 hit. I had no choice but to take my runs to the pavement… which hadneverclicked with me before....

For one writer, the coronavirus outbreak seemed to confirm her worst fears. Here’s how she’s learned to better manage her anxiety during the pandemic. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Its like a troll, constantly whispering that something terrible is about to happen. When I attempt to shrug it off, the voice comes roaring back louder. While my anxiety isalwaysthere, most of the time, I live a functional, content existence....

There has been an uptick is violence and anti-Asian racism during the pandemic. Here’s how to help this community heal and recover. Russell M Jeung, PhD is a professor of Asian American studies at San Francisco State University. Despite Trumps protests, these slurs very likely encouraged anti-Asian violence. (The extremes of this ideology were on displayat the January 6 siege on the Capitol.) The diseases of smallpox, malaria, and cholera were all blamed on the Chinese, Dr....

Sustainable lifestyle shifts during the pandemic have shown that individual choices absolutely matter in the fight against climate change. Experts in This Article Christoph Keller, PhD, is a senior scientist at NASA. Piers Forster, PhD, is a professor of climate physics at the University of Leeds. Tensie Whelan is the director of New York Universitys Center for Sustainable Business. While these drops are significant, their effects alone wont save us from the climate crisis....

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Dr. Gilliland says that for those in recovery, human interaction is vital for maintaining sobriety. That, Dr. Gilliland says, is a big problem for people in recovery. Boredom has long been a trigger for people in recovery. Humans dont do well with [it], he says. Further complicating matters is the fact that addiction treatment has become much harder to access due to the pandemic....

Sustainable meat brands have long tried to be environmentally-friendly. But during the pandemic, interest in their wares has surged. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Sales of all meat areup overallcompared to last year, but not to the same degree as sustainable meat....

Experts share how to navigate pandemic etiquette while honoring what makes you feel comfortable without offending others. Events are back, but theyre not like they were before. Lauren Gus is the executive vice president of leadership at entertainment company Superfly. Etiquette is really about putting others at ease. This darn pandemiquette has really taken on a life of its own. They discuss how to navigate ever-evolving pandemic etiquette while honoring what makes you feel comfortable without offending others....

Experts explain why the pumpkin spice latte trend has gained in popularity over the past 17 years. Plus, how the pandemic is making it bigger than ever. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Our editors independently select these products. (Feel old?) Its not even just about lattes anymore. There are now also Starbucks PSL frapps,K-cup pods, cold brew, scones, and muffins. director of food and drink at trend casting firmWGSN...

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? That day, I knew I wasnt fine. Alcohol was beating me. I was morelonely, afraid, depressed, and anxiousthan Id ever been. Six months earlier, my therapist had a gentle and perfectly timed conversation with me. Ive noticed youre bringing up alcohol a lot. … Lets talk about that, she said. In the back of my mind, I think I had known I was an alcoholic for a while....

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She was 29 years old. A little over a year later, on January 22, 2019, Shuster-Bier officially went into remission. Today marks another milestone with the unveiling of her new company,Alula. Here, she shares more about what Alula offers and how she sees it continuing to evolve. Well+Good: Tell me a little bit about founding Alula. Why was it on your heart and mind as something so important to create?...