Jessie Van Amburg

Nov 25, 2024 | self.com | Jessie Van Amburg

I knew something was really wrong with my grandmother on the day of my grandfather’s funeral. It wasn’t her reaction to this loss that raised a red flag, but what happened when she suffered another big blow that same day: Her beloved cat of many years suddenly died. My grandmother loved her cats like her children, and this one was her very best companion. Yet she didn’t shed a tear or seem to notice. It was like he never existed at all.

Nov 22, 2024 | onepeloton.com | Jessie Van Amburg

Nighttime anxiety is surprisingly common, but there are things you can do to fend off that bedtime dread. By Jessie Van Amburg•November 22, 2024Mental HealthIn this articleThe night before my wedding, I lay wide awake, my mind racing with thoughts of what the next 24 hours would bring. I didn’t have cold feet—I just couldn’t stop worrying about the logistics of the day… which then spiraled into other worries. Would the food be okay? Did the photographers know how to get here? Would the sound work?

Nov 10, 2024 | womenshealthmag.com | Ashley Oerman |Jessie Van Amburg |Nicole Saunders

Even though pretty much every single dermatologist and skincare expert on the planet says that you shouldn't pick at your zits, literally everyone does. Everyone! It's just a fact of life. But of course, it's Women's Health's duty to remind you that zit popping can do some serious damage to your skin, especially if you don't do it the right way. We're talking infections, scarring, dark spots...you catch our drift.

Nov 7, 2024 | babycenter.com | Jessie Van Amburg

One of the biggest shocks many new parents face is just how hard it is to get some sleep, even before their baby is born. In fact, data shows that as many as 76% of women report not getting enough sleep (or enough quality sleep) throughout their pregnancies. “I wake up roughly every two to three hours and usually around 4 or 5 a.m., then it takes me a couple of hours to go back to sleep,” shares one mom in the BabyCenter Community.

Oct 29, 2024 | self.com | Ricardo CorrêA |Jessie Van Amburg |Christine Byrne

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spend enough time on the wellness side of TikTok, and odds are you’re going to hear about cortisol. Specifically, the idea that your body should have a lot less of it. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone” because one of its biggest responsibilities is helping your body react to stressful situations.