Emily Laurence

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Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For six years, she was an editor and senior writer at Well+Good, covering everything from food trends to public health issues like the opioid epidemic. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in magazine journalism. Find her on Instagram at @EmLaurence.

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  • Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are And How To Cope

    Intrusive thoughts—defined as unwelcome repetitive thoughts, images or impulses—can seem to hijack your brain out of nowhere. For example, maybe you’re driving the car and singing along to the radio when you start imagining steering your car into oncoming traffic—potentially...

  • Misophonia: Symptoms, Triggers And Treatments

    Many people can think of certain noises that annoy them, but there’s a difference between being simply bothered and being enraged or panicked when you hear specific sounds. If you have an extreme sensitivity to certain sounds (such as someone...

  • Soul Ties: Meaning, Signs And How To Break One

    Have you ever met someone and instantly felt an intensely deep and emotional connection? If so, it’s possible you’ve experienced what some people believe is a “soul tie” connection. While not backed by scientific evidence, the phrase soul tie refers...

  • Losing A Parent: Expert Tips For Coping With The Grief

    The death of a parent can be a profoundly devastating loss. If the parent was a constant source of love and support, their death marks the end of a deeply important relationship. Others may have more complicated feelings surrounding a...

  • RSV Immunization For Babies: Everything You Need To Know

    In July 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a one-dose RSV immunization providing passive immunity for infants ages 2 years and under to help protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Just a few weeks later, the FDA also...

  • Passive-Aggressive Behavior: Definition, Examples And Tips

    Communicating to someone that you are upset or angry isn’t always easy. Rather than addressing an issue directly, some people may engage in passive-aggressive behavior, which can be characterized by indirectly expressing some form of hostility toward another person. Passive-aggressive...

  • Developmental Delay: Causes, Symptoms And Therapies

    As a caregiver, it’s natural to wonder if your child is developing at the same rate as others their age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a checklist of milestones that children ages 2 months to five...

  • Best Home Care Services Of 2023

    From navigating recovery and rehabilitation after a hospitalization to managing a lifelong disability, there are myriad reasons why a person might benefit from assistance offered by home care service agencies. In fact, for those who are able to live independently...

  • How To Stop Breastfeeding: Quickly, Naturally And More

    If you are breastfeeding your baby, it isn’t always easy to know when it’s time to stop. There isn’t an exact age the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has declared as the best time to stop breastfeeding. While deciding when...

  • Arachnophobia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment

    Many people dislike spiders, actively moving away when they spot one in a dark corner or outside. But, for some people, their fear of spiders is more intense, consuming their thoughts and interfering with daily life. This is known as...

  • The Best Core Exercises For Strength And Stability

    Most types of physical activity use the body’s core muscles in some way. Everyday movements, including maintaining good posture while sitting, carrying heavy items and going up the stairs, also rely on this group of muscles for stability. When it...

  • Brainspotting: How It Works And What To Expect

    Brainspotting is a form of therapy most commonly used for treating psychological trauma, but experts note it may also be used to improve sports performance or overcome psychological roadblocks that may be holding someone back in their career. It was...

  • Thanatophobia (Fear Of Death): Symptoms And Treatment

    It’s natural to worry about death—whether it’s your own or a loved one’s. But for those with thanatophobia, feelings of worry and anxiety over dying are so intense, it impacts their ability to function day-to-day. Though death is unavoidable, it’s...

  • What Is Chemical Pregnancy? Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

    An estimated 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, which is defined as the loss of pregnancy at 20 weeks gestation or less. Sometimes, a miscarriage can occur very early in pregnancy, before a fetus starts to develop. This type...

  • Hair Loss And Menopause: Treatment And Prevention

    Hair loss related to aging is often associated with men, but the reality is that more than half of women 50 and older may experience thinning hair or hair loss, according to a recent study in Menopause. There are several...

  • Trypophobia (Fear Of Holes): Symptoms And How To Cope

    Phobias—or uncontrollable and lasting fears of certain objects or situations—run the gamut. One such phobia is trypophobia; a fear of patterns of holes or raised bumps. This can look like feeling intensely disgusted or fearful of foods like Swiss cheese,...

  • Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack: What’s The Difference?

    The terms “panic attack” and “anxiety attack” are often used interchangeably, and while they do have commonalities, there are distinct ways in which they differ. Two big differences are that panic attacks, which can be diagnosed by a professional, typically...

  • What Is Procrastination? Why It Happens And How To Overcome It

    Performing tasks that we don’t want to do is part of life, whether it’s a looming work project, having a difficult conversation with a friend or completing a household chore. Delaying or putting off tasks like these until the last...

  • How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

    Have you heard that washing your hair every day may not be good for it, but don’t exactly know why? Have you also heard the opposite? If so, you’re not alone, as this debate continues to bubble up on social...

  • CBD Water: What It Is, Benefits And Where To Buy It

    According to a recent Forbes Health survey conducted by OnePoll, 60% of U.S. adults have tried cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicatingly psychoactive compound derived from hemp and cannabis sativa plants. There’s no shortage of CBD products on the market—the cannabinoid can...

  • High-Functioning Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Support

    Autism is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, and as it’s considered a spectrum disorder, each autistic person has their own unique characteristics, experiencing a wide variety of symptoms and severity levels. In some cases, someone may be referred to as having...

  • What Is The ENFJ Personality Type?

    The ENFJ personality type, one of the 16 personality types indicated by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), is associated with someone who is warm, giving, energetic and insightful. The Myers-Briggs personality test has been around for more than 75 years...

  • Your Guide To The Best CBG Gummies In 2023

    Cannabigerol (CBG), a naturally occurring cannabinoid of the hemp and cannabis sativa plants, is an increasingly popular ingredient often found alongside cannabidiol (CBD) in a number of products, though some edible products, including gummies, may contain exclusively CBG. CBG may...

  • What Is CBG? Benefits, Risks And More

    More than 60% of U.S. adults have tried cannabidiol (CBD), according to a recent Forbes Health survey conducted by OnePoll. However, CBD is no longer the only cannabinoid rising in popularity. Cannabigerol (CBG), another active compound found in hemp and...

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Types, Symptoms, Causes And More

    Around 1 million U.S. adults are living with multiple sclerosis, according to a 2022 article in Neurology. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system, and while symptoms vary widely, the most common include limb weakness,...

  • CBD For Blood Pressure: Does It Work?

    High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke from 25% to 50%, according to an article in Hypertension. Maintaining normal blood pressure is key when it comes to overall health, and certain pharmaceutical interventions and natural strategies, such as prescription...

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

    In the same way that positive experiences and excitement are parts of life, so is trauma. While it’s possible to go through trauma, process it and move forward, experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a...

  • Residential Care Homes: Benefits, Costs And What To Expect

    While many of us envision living out our golden years with total independence and minimal health concerns, the truth is that care needs often increase with age–and can drastically change overnight. Thankfully, there are plenty of housing options with various...

  • Best Personal Trainer Certification Programs Of 2023, According To Experts

    If you’re passionate about fitness and want to help others reach their health goals, you may be considering a career as a personal trainer. Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to increase by 19% between 2021 and 2031—an...

  • The Abortion Pill: How It Works, Eligibility And More

    There are two ways to safely terminate an unwanted pregnancy: A surgical abortion and a medication abortion. The latter utilizes a prescribed medication that ends a pregnancy via pills. In 2020, medication abortion accounted for over half (54%) of all...

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