@ColinoStacey

Award-winning health/science writer, science communicator, dog lover, Pilates/Spin junkie. Love uncovering research that opens eyes and changes lives.

Joined September 2020
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Your body has a natural way of getting high (and it's not endorphins) nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo

Your body has a natural way of getting high (and it's not endorphins)

The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning to sleep to social behavior.

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The Mediterranean diet is infinitely adaptable. Here’s how to make it work for you. nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo

The Mediterranean diet is infinitely adaptable. Here’s how to make it work for you.

Scientists are exploring how simple tweaks to this trusted diet can address specific health concerns, including hypertension, chronic pain, cardiovascular health, and more.

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Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo

Doctors are starting to take women’s pain more seriously

How scientists are trying to make in-office gynecological procedures a little more comfortable.

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Are you obsessed with metrics on your sleep tracker? It could be giving you anxiety about sleep and messing with its quality. time.com/7311740/sleep-anxie…

Your Quest for Perfect Sleep Is Keeping You Awake

Sleep experts say that orthosomnia, an unhealthy obsession with optimizing sleep, is on the rise.

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The diet that could make your brain 7 years younger nationalgeographic.com/healt… via @NatGeo Best of all, it's full of tasty foods!

Want to improve your memory? The MIND diet may help

What you put in your body can have a big impact on what you keep in your head.

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Struggling to get good quality zzz's because you're stressed to the nth degree? Here's a look at what's behind the cycle and how to break it. health.usnews.com/wellness/m…

Why Can't I Sleep When I’m Stressed?

Here's why stress can disrupt your sleep and what to do about it.

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If you think your diet isn't affecting your state of mind, you're sorely mistaken. nationalgeographic.com/healt…

Scientists are uncovering surprising connections between diet and mental health

Research shows that certain foods really can help with depression and stress. Here’s why—and which foods help most.

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Unfortunately, this has happened to me, as well as many people I know. Here are some strategies that can help. What Should I Do If My Doctor Is Dismissing My Health Concerns? health.usnews.com/health-car…

What Should I Do If My Doctor Is Dismissing My Health Concerns?

In our column, “Ask the Health Coach,” U.S. News health-coach-writer Stacey Colino addresses what to do if your doctor is downplaying your symptoms or health concerns.

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I don't know about you but I need some of this right now.
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What the world needs now is more critical thinking. Think about it...
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The core skills of learning are a critical eye and an open mind. Critical thinking is refusing to accept ideas at face value. Don't believe information until it's verified. Openness is refusing to reject ideas at face value. Don't disbelieve information until it's falsified.
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We could all use a hefty dose of hope, these days. Let's bring it.
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The attitude that helps most with intense stress is not mindfulness. It’s hope. In hard times, it’s overwhelming to live only in the present. What brings strength is anticipating a brighter future. Resilience lies in remembering that today's burdens may be lighter tomorrow.
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The benefits of bringing your mind to the table . . . Mindful eating vs. intuitive eating: Which one is right for you? nationalgeographic.com/scien… via @NatGeo

What's the difference between mindful and intuitive eating?

These approaches to eating focus on listening to your body’s physical cues—and mounting evidence suggests they can improve your relationship with food and your health.

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I've always loved purple sweet potatoes and seaweed salad. Now I've discovered why they're so healthy . . . Why the traditional Okinawan diet is the recipe for a long life nationalgeographic.com/scien… via @NatGeo

Why the traditional Okinawan diet is the recipe for a long life

This plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet boosts health and promotes a longer life, all while protecting the planet.

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Another mysterious consequence of our changing world. Girls are going through puberty much earlier. There may be several reasons why. nationalgeographic.com/scien… via @NatGeo

Girls are going through puberty much earlier. There may be several reasons why.

These changes in the reproductive cycle could have serious ramifications for the physical and mental health of females worldwide.

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We, humans, are endlessly fascinated by personality types for various reasons, as this article reveals. Learned a lot about myself and the subject from this one. Hope you all do, too! nationalgeographic.com/premi… via @NatGeo

Not an extrovert or introvert? There’s a word for that.

What does it mean to be an ambivert or an omnivert—and do these personality types have any scientific validity?

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I didn't know there was a name for this technique before working on this article. How your future self can help your present well-being wapo.st/3TUcAmw

How your future self can help your present well-being

By using science-based techniques for temporal distancing, you can ease your current distress and enhance your mood and motivation, experts say.

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Such a treat when work and something you're passionate about converge. Six ways to get more joy with your dog wapo.st/3TtcMcj

Six ways to get more joy with your dog

These simple exercises can foster a deeper connection with your dog and improve your mental health

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Sadly, I can personally relate to this story. Can you? What's the source of your headaches? It could be your neck. nationalgeographic.com/premi… via @NatGeo

What's the source of your headaches? It could be your neck.

New research links neck pain and inflammation with migraine and tension-type headaches. Treating neck pain may be key to relieving both conditions.

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A glimpse into the growing community of death doulas who are helping people die with dignity. Here's how they help patients go with grace. nationalgeographic.com/premi… via @NatGeo

Demand for death doulas has soared. Here's how they help patients go with grace.

What does it mean to have the “best possible death?” A growing number of end-of-life doulas are helping patients and families figure that out.

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This is about the time when people ditch their New Year's resolutions. These strategies can help. wapo.st/48TnNJ3

Finding it tough to motivate yourself? These strategies can help.

These science-based strategies can turn your good intentions into enduring habits.

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