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In this enlightening episode originally broadcast in December 2017, I had the opportunity to chat with Angela Crocker, an expert in digital decluttering and organization. Angela joined me to discuss her new book and shared her valuable insights on how to manage our increasingly digital lives efficiently. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone struggling with digital clutter and seeking practical solutions. Angela’s approach to digital decluttering is both innovative and practical. From app organization to calendar management, Angela provides actionable tips that can transform the way we interact with our digital tools. Her strategies not only promote efficiency but…
Getting in better shape is consistently one of the most common New Year’s resolutions people make each year, but many have a hard time following through. Dani Johnson, a wellness physical therapist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, offers tips to make it easier to stick to a resolution to get in shape. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Most people have done it at least once. They make a New Year’s resolution to get in better…
Many people gain weight over the holidays and then try, unsuccessfully, to get back into shape after the new year. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The key is to not set yourself up for failure. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and editor of “The Mayo Clinic Diet,” explains how to face 2024 with optimism, and he offers creative strategies for success when it comes to health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP From hot brushes to straightening irons, using the right hair tools makes a world of difference for vibrant, healthy hair. At Well+Good, we’ve tested countless hair tools and are privy to what actually gets the job done. One place you might not think to look for high-quality…
“A LIFE-CHANGING DAILY PRACTICE.” Join us this January for the Nervous System Reset we all need. We’ve partnered with the Open App for 31 days of simple, science-backed breathwork and meditation to start your year right. We’re talking 6 to 15 minutes a day – and it’s free!Enlist a friend, send this to your stressiest family member or simply crack open a new journal as we start the year more grounded, calm and resilient than ever before. Develop the foundation for a healthy mind and body while discovering breathwork and meditation techniques to regulate and rewire your nervous system. A…
So you’re considering cutting sugar from your diet, or maybe you’re already on your way. Either way, you’ve probably heard about some potential side effects of giving sugar the boot, like the dreaded sugar withdrawal. When cutting back on the sweet stuff, some people may experience some initial negative effects — one of which is the potential “sugar detox” headache. Why does this happen? It’s likely because cutting sugar stresses your brain a bit. Let’s take a closer look. Effects of Sugar on the Brain When you eat sugar, your brain releases dopamine, the “feel-good” brain chemical. Your body associates it…
There are a few factors to think about if you’ve set the goal of losing some weight around your stomach. Things like the amount of exercise you get, stress levels, alcohol consumption, and overall diet contribute, and there is no quick fix that can help you safely lose this weight. Instead, losing belly fat healthily and sustainably takes time and a holistic approach encompassing multiple lifestyle factors. When it comes to your diet, specifically, avoiding or limiting certain types of foods that can lead to belly fat can help you lose that belly fat and achieve your weight loss goals.…
This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime. With that in mind, we’ll be publishing articles up until the new year to help you make a habit of taking breaks, chilling out, and slowing down. (And we’re taking our own advice: The SELF staff will be OOO during this time!) We hope to inspire you to take it easy and get some rest, whatever that looks like for…
My kids are 25 and 22 years old. Youngest is still in college, finishing his last year, but it feels as if he’s really left the nest. I never understood the loss associated with an empty nest, because when I was in the thick of it, nothing sounded better – an empty (clean) house! But now I understand. This phase is not just about your kids moving out of the house, it’s about a shift in purpose, community, relationships and identity. Psychologist Elliot Jacques called this mid-life period a “second adolescence” and that makes sense to me. These days I…
Respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and influenza surge in the colder months. And it’s not just because people are spending more time indoors. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Microbiology Molecular Lab and co-director of the Clinical Virology Lab at Mayo Clinic, explains what other factors promote virus spread in the winter. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. “It’s a really interesting phenomenon that we see with respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and influenza, where we see almost annually this surge…