I'm the senior writer at Greatist, and I mainly cover new trends in psychology and mental health. When I'm not hanging out at Greatist HQ, I'm reading a novel, baking a batch of cookies, or buying stick-on earrings.
Ever had a nightmare about a meeting with the boss, only to show up groggy and irritable for work the next day? New research suggests stress messes with our sleep. Here’s why employers should care about our bedtime.
Let’s take this outside. From greenmarkets to rooftop bars, we’re about to revamp your summer and blow your mind with 21 ways to bust out of those four walls.
New research suggests mildly depressed people have a harder time distinguishing the taste of fat, meaning they might be more likely to opt for high-fat foods. It’s another example of how our feelings affect our eating habits and our health.
OP-ED: Hey, how come no one told me there was weed killer on this apple?! Support for GMO labeling is the latest example of consumers’ growing desire to know what’s in their food and where it came from.
Today is World Environment day, so think before you trash that leftover pizza. The U.N.’s “Think.Eat.Save” campaign aims to reduce the 1.3 billion tons of food we waste every year.
The internal Rolex, circadian rhythms regulate biological functions like sleeping, eating, and mood patterns. The cycle typically repeats every 24 hours, but disruptions in the rhythm can cause problems from jet lag to mood disorders.
Some get up and drive to work. Others prepare a five-course feast. A few even put the moves on a bedmate. Thirty percent of Americans have sleepwalked at least once. Could you be one of them?
With finals in full swing, it can seem like the perfect time for a panic attack. Luckily, Greatist’s got 23 tips for staying calm and collected and putting those brains to good use.
A new study suggests we get the same health benefits from high-intensity interval training that we get from endurance training — in half the time. Find out more here.
OP-ED: Is an Instagram account full o’food porn a sign of an eating disorder? Probably not. Our use of social media reflects our complex, and ever-evolving relationship to food.
