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.
OP-ED: Researchers are now suggesting that all restaurants in the U.S. should be required to post calorie counts. Constant access to nutrition information has obvious benefits — but it’s also possible it could drive us all insane.
What else can ruin a first date besides bad breath? It turns out, a lot. Researchers analyzed speed-dating interviews and found that asking too many questions, speaking in monotone, and not showing enough enthusiasm predicted a lack of connection.
“Fat talk” is getting increasingly common among college-age women. But new research suggests no one wants to be around the gal that’s griping about her weight gain. How can we discuss body image issues in a positive way?
OP-ED: Abercrombie’s CEO says he won’t sell XL or XXL women’s clothing. But if young people start out with a positive body image, it won’t matter what the store sells.
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.
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.
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.
