Jillian Wilson

Philadelphia

Wellness Reporter at HuffPost

Senior Wellness Reporter @huffpost 👩🏽‍💻✍🏽 ✏️ (I'm rarely on Twitter. Find me on Bluesky or Instagram.)

Articles

Why ADHD Is Associated With Higher Risk Of Car Accidents

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Jillian Wilson

For people who are easily distracted, driving can feel like a stressful endeavor. From stoplights to traffic jams to honking horns, there’s lots to consider when buckling your seat belt and hitting the gas. But while distracted driving is a danger for absolutely everyone, people with ADHD may have more to contend with when it comes to operating a vehicle.
This Driving Issue Could Be More Common Among People With ADHD. Here's Why.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jillian Wilson

Research shows that traffic tickets and car accidents are more common among folks with ADHD. Olena Malik via Getty ImagesFor people who are easily distracted, driving can feel like a stressful endeavor. From stoplights to traffic jams to honking horns, there’s lots to consider when buckling your seat belt and hitting the gas. But while distracted driving is a danger for absolutely everyone, people with ADHD may have more to contend with when it comes to operating a vehicle.
10 Everyday Habits That Are Harming Your Longevity The Most

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Jillian Wilson

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Why You Need To Be Extra Careful If You're Sitting In A Window Seat On A Plane

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jillian Wilson

Should you be applying sunscreen before flights? Here's what experts say. SDI Productions via Getty ImagesEarlier this year, TikTok user FindingFiona uploaded a travel video that got serious attention, garnering more than 2 million views and 1,000 comments. In the post, she emphasized the importance of wearing sunscreen on flights, citing reports of people incurring more sun damage when they’re at higher altitudes.
10 Everyday Habits That Are Harming Your Longevity The Most

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jillian Wilson

Taking unnecessary medications, letting stress go unmanaged and not planning for your older age are all habits that chip away at a long and healthy life span. Hinterhaus Productions via Getty ImagesLiving a long, healthy life is a popular goal, but it’s not easy to achieve. It’s common for folks to develop conditions like dementia and chronic pain, in addition to mobility issues and cardiovascular problems, as they age.
Why You Need To Be Extra Careful If You're Sitting In A Window Seat On A Plane

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jillian Wilson

Should you be applying sunscreen before flights? Here's what experts say. SDI Productions via Getty ImagesEarlier this year, TikTok user FindingFiona uploaded a travel video that got serious attention, garnering more than 2 million views and 1,000 comments. In the post, she emphasized the importance of wearing sunscreen on flights, citing reports of people incurring more sun damage when they’re at higher altitudes.
Apparently The 'Rest Gap' Might Be Why Women Are So Exhausted, And As I Read This Yawning At My Desk, It Makes A Lot Of Sense

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Jillian Wilson

Last month, UK-based Stylist magazine published an article about the “rest gap.” In essence, the rest gap describes the idea that women get less sleep than men because of societal pressures and expectations that take their focus away from much-needed rest. Research says women tend to report more sleep trouble in general. They also have to deal with hormone-related issues like hot flashes or nausea during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, which further disrupt sleep.
Apparently The 'Rest Gap' Might Be Why Women Are So Exhausted, And As I Read This Yawning At My Desk, It Makes A Lot Of Sense

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jillian Wilson

Last month, UK-based Stylist magazine published an article about the “rest gap.” In essence, the rest gap describes the idea that women get less sleep than men because of societal pressures and expectations that take their focus away from much-needed rest. Research says women tend to report more sleep trouble in general. They also have to deal with hormone-related issues like hot flashes or nausea during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, which further disrupt sleep.
Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Get Older

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jillian Wilson

There's a reason why older people tend to wake up earlier in the mornings — it's a part of the natural aging process. Willie B. Thomas via Getty ImagesThere are many jokes that center around older adults waking up before the sun, and even more about teenagers’ late-sleeping habits. Turns out there’s truth to them: The time our body naturally goes to sleep and wakes up is not only part of our genetics, but part of the natural aging process, too.
So THAT'S Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Get Older

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Jillian Wilson

There are many jokes that center around older adults waking up before the sun, and even more about teenagers’ late-sleeping habits. Turns out there’s truth to them: The time our body naturally goes to sleep and wakes up is not only part of our genetics, but part of the natural aging process, too. As we age, our bodies change both internally and externally, which is a major factor behind the sleep changes that come later in life.