Carolyn Todd

I thought retail therapy was self-care, until I realized it was self-soothing. Here’s how I learned to tell a real treat from emotional spending.

I use aromatherapy products daily to lift my mood and unwind. Here are my 4 favorite essential oils, diffusers, and scent tools – plus the science behind them.

I tried every insomnia tip out there. These are the 7 sleep tools that actually worked for me, from my personal experience with weighted blankets, magnesium, and more.

I researched the vagus nerve and tried vagus nerve exercises myself, from deep breathing to cold water and humming. Here is what actually helped me feel calmer.

A drained social battery isn't just tiredness. Learn what a social battery is, the signs yours is running low, and one writer's honest ways to recharge it.

RAIN meditation is a four-step mindfulness practice that helps you meet difficult emotions with awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion. Here’s how it works and why it’s effective.

Learn how chronic illness and mental health are connected, including why conditions like diabetes and other chronic diseases can increase anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout.

These meds can provide major physical and mental health benefits, but they also carry risks.

This expert-source advice can help you enjoy yourself guilt-free on your next vacation.

Learn how pets and mental health are connected. Research shows animals can reduce loneliness, lower stress, and support emotional well-being through companionship and routine.

Learn how to deal with negative emotions and avoid unnecessary suffering using mindfulness and self-compassion.

Eating protein is healthy, but too much can cause side effects. Learn the risks, how much is too much, and who should limit protein intake.

Learn how vitamin B12 affects diabetes, why metformin can lower B12, and how to prevent deficiency-related neuropathy.

Learn the benefits of nature on mental health, from lower stress and anxiety to improved mood, focus, and sleep. Here’s what research says about how time outdoors helps the brain.

People online are flocking to the dopamine detox as a solve for their online pleasure addictions. Here’s what the science says on how they can—and can’t—help.

There are health benefits to crying, and crying often is not something to be ashamed of. Here’s what being a Big Crier says about you.

Learn how nonviolent communication (NVC) helps you express your feelings, identify unmet needs, and make clear requests without blame or conflict.

Trying to meditate to fix yourself can backfire. Learn how to meditate properly using self-compassion meditation, acceptance, and kindness toward yourself.

Painful periods are common—but do they mean you’re more fertile? Learn what cramps really signal, when pain is normal, and when to see a doctor.

Experts say a new study supports the use of this medication—for RA, PsA, and other autoimmune diseases—throughout pregnancy.