Annakeara Stinson
Elite Daily
New York, United States
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Here's How Sitting All Day Affects Your Brain, Not Just Your Body, According To Experts
This isn't breaking news, but people sit a lot these days — like, a lot a lot. Whether you sit at a desk between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the reg, or you can usually be found on the couch studying for your next midterm, being an adult in the modern… → Read More
4 Filling Foods To Eat After A Workout If You're Always Ravenous By The Time You're Done Sweating
When you work out, do you often feel, about 20 minutes later, a hunger so strong that you could probably finish an entire pizza, a roast chicken, and a tray of muffins? Same, friend. The post-sweat session hunger is so, so real, and it can, at… → Read More
5 Little Ways To Get Over A Friendship Breakup & Make It A Clean Break, According To Experts
Have you ever had to break up with a friend? This happens, and it happens all the time. Whether it's because you two grew apart, or things turned toxic for one reason or another, sometimes friendships have to end. But don't be mistaken: This is not… → Read More
Is Sleep Really The Best Medicine? Here's Why Your Body Literally *Needs* A Good Night's Rest
When you live in a world full of superfood smoothies and boutique fitness classes, it's easy to forget that there are always going to be a few really basic tenants of taking care of yourself that trump all the rest. For instance, the results of a… → Read More
Here's How To Stick To A Workout Routine With This Super Simple, Science-Backed Trick
It's hard to stick to routines, period. I think that's just one of the laws of the universe. And that's especially true when the routine is challenging in any way — like a workout routine. For some of us, ahem, it's less difficult to stick to the… → Read More
5 Foods That Boost Your Memory, In Case You've Been Feeling A Bit Forgetful Lately
Food is medicine, my friends. And aside from being delicious and downright satisfying, so many different foods often have these secret, almost seemingly magical benefits to them. For instance, there are foods that can actually boost your memory, and… → Read More
Here's How To Get "Worse" At Multitasking, Because Experts Say You’re Better Off Without It
We've all had those days where we are doing laundry while finishing a project, catching up on American Horror Story, responding to emails and scrolling Instagram all at once. It's called #killingit, right? Well, you also may have noticed while doing… → Read More
Here's How Giving Makes You Happy, Because The Joy Of Gift-Giving Lasts Longer Than You Think
When it's the holiday season and you're constantly exchanging gifts both big and small with the people around you, you might have noticed how giving makes you happy. Of course, receiving that cashmere sweater you've been coveting for months or… → Read More
Can You Get A Food Allergy Later In Life? Experts Say You Can, So That's Kind Of A Bummer
Have you ever had the experience of eating something you've enjoyed a million times before, but suddenly it made you feel, well, kind of awful? For me, it was dairy. Despite my love for ice cream and mozzarella cheese, not only has it become very… → Read More
What Does Blinking Mean In Body Language? Science Says It Might Reveal More Than You Think
I've noticed I do this thing when I meet someone I find attractive, where I make direct eye contact at the beginning of our conversation, blink, and then keep making eye contact. I think it's sort of my way of saying that I want to continue talking,… → Read More
How Does Exercise Affect Your Mind? Working Out Might Make You More Creative, A New Survey Shows
Have you ever been on a run or in a dance class, and suddenly you have a really creative, brilliant idea? I have, for sure. There have been times I've been working on a story and I can't figure out what to do next, but then it just comes to me while… → Read More
What Makes You Take Risks? Science Says It's More Than Just Your Personality
No one ever said taking risks was easy. I mean, anything I consider a real risk has to terrify me, even as someone who doesn't love change in general. But new research has come to show that there might be more to stepping outside your comfort zone… → Read More
3 Thanksgiving Foods That Can Ruin Your Mood If You're Not Careful, According To Experts
The holidays can be a tricky time of year, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving. You're likely seeing tons of family members you normally don't talk to, which, depending on the circumstances, could be a good or bad thing. If it's a bad thing,… → Read More
Here's How To Practice Gratitude For Thanksgiving & Actually Mean It, According To Experts
Why is it so difficult to feel grateful sometimes? I don't mean to sound ungrateful by saying that, but in all honesty, I tend to focus more on the negatives in life than on what's going well. And as we head into Thanksgiving, the holiday season,… → Read More
Why Do I Like Coffee, But Not Tea? Science Says It May Come Down To Your Genetics
The question of whether you like coffee or tea is one of those debates that's a lot like weighing The Beatles versus The Rolling Stones, or pancakes versus waffles: The choice reveals a lot about your personality, at least IMO. Personally? I'm a… → Read More
Here's How Social Media Affects Your Personality On The DL, According To A New Study
I tend to be a little cynical about social media. I had to stop using Instagram, for example, because it bummed me out whenever I went into a scrolling rabbit hole — you know, like when you somehow end up on the Insta feed of your ex's new partner's… → Read More
Why Do I Always Forget People's Names? Science Says Your Brain Is Actually Playing A Trick On You
You're at a holiday party, you see someone you totally recognize, someone you actually like, and they're coming your way to talk — which would be great, except for the fact that you 100 percent cannot remember their name. It's embarrassing for sure,… → Read More
Here's How To Let Go Of The Need To Be Perfect This Holiday Season, According To Experts
You know the music that comes on in a horror movie when a murderous sewage monster is about to jump out of a bush? Well, that's what I hear in my head whenever I think about the holiday season. Yes, friends, the stress I associate with the last two… → Read More
The Health Benefits Of Being A Morning Person Might Lower Your Risk Of Breast Cancer, Study Shows
If you need another reason to start waking up with the birds, so to speak, I've got a great one for you. Seriously, the health benefits of being a morning person go way beyond having time to make a fancy breakfast smoothie before work, or getting on… → Read More
How Much Free Time Should You Have? Experts Reveal How To Find Time To Rest & Recharge
In the past, one of my favorite things to do was simply wander around my city with no plans. But these days, whenever I have free time, I often find myself at a frantic loss for what to do. It's as if I don't totally know how to relax or enjoy free… → Read More