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7 Tips on Eating for Trauma Recovery

By Jessie Sholl

Cutting back on caffeine, eating magnesium-rich foods, and more can help support you while you are healing from chronic stress.

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How Trauma Affects Our Eating Habits

By Jessie Sholl

Trauma can play a significant role in our relationship with food — which is why some nutritionists and dietitians are practicing a more holistic approach.

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How Do Phthalates in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

By Jessie Sholl

Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here’s why.

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How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

By Jessie Sholl

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.

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How the Ingredients in Personal-Care Products Can Affect Your Health

By Jessie Sholl

Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.

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How to Build Empathy and Compassion in Your Community

By Jessie Sholl

There’s a big difference between cursory cordiality and true benevolence. Our experts make the case for spreading deep kindness in your community.

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The Downside of Optimism

By Jessie Sholl

The power of positive thinking is undeniable, but insisting on always maintaining a sunny disposition can also have a dark side. Our experts share advice for taking the bad with the good.

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How to Handle Friendship Conflict

By Jessie Sholl

One of the first steps? Realizing that conflict is normal.

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Why Friends Are Essential to Our Well-Being

By Jessie Sholl

Friendship matters. Here’s why our pals are critical to our health — and how to maintain meaningful connections with those we love.

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8 Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Cleaning Products

By Jessie Sholl

We assume they are safe. But in fact, many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic. Learn about the eight scariest substances hiding under your kitchen sink, and how to replace them with safer, more natural options that really work.

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