Josey Murray

Boston

Wellness Writer at Freelance

freelance writer, words in @womenshealthmag @mindbodygreen @iamwellandgood @theeverygirl_ she/her/hers

Articles

8 Expert-Backed Ways To Take Better Care Of Your Brain (& Signs You Need To)

1 week ago | mindbodygreen.com | Josey Murray

May 29, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Navigating the realm of brain health can feel like decoding a cryptic message—how do you know when your brain needs a little extra TLC? While it's easy to spot when your stomach grumbles or your skin cries out for attention, deciphering the signs of a brain in need isn't always as straightforward.
The 2 Best Types Of Omega-3 Fats To Eat For Your Heart, Brain & Mood

1 month ago | mindbodygreen.com | Josey Murray

Image by alvarez / istockMay 09, 2025Even during the days of low-fat everything, one specific type of fat maintained its "good for you" status: omega-3s. And though nutrition science and health trends have since brought all sorts of dietary fats back into the mainstream's good graces, omega-3s still deserve some extra attention.
Muscle Strength Loss Increases 70% If You're Deficient In This Vitamin

1 month ago | mindbodygreen.com | Josey Murray

Image by Trinette Reed / StocksyApril 28, 2025There are plenty of reasons vitamin D is essential for your well-being. It supports gut health, mood, cognitive function, and even longevity (just to name a few incredible benefits). And with more studies focusing on this once-overlooked vitamin, researchers are continuing to discover ways this unique vitamin contributes to your physical and mental well-being.
How To Tell If You're Vitamin D Deficient + What To Do About It

1 month ago | mindbodygreen.com | Josey Murray

Image by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyApril 23, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Being deficient in a vitamin may seem like NBD, but it can produce a slurry of unpleasant side effects—some of which may be affecting you on a daily basis.
Muscle Strength Loss Increases 70% If You're Deficient In This Vitamin

2 months ago | mindbodygreen.com | Josey Murray

Image by Trinette Reed / StocksyApril 04, 2025There are plenty of reasons vitamin D is essential for your well-being. It supports gut health, mood, cognitive function, and even longevity (just to name a few incredible benefits). And with more studies focusing on this once-overlooked vitamin, researchers are continuing to discover ways this unique vitamin contributes to your physical and mental well-being.
11 best hair removal creams, tried and tested 2025

2 months ago | womenshealthmag.com | Josey Murray

If you choose to get rid of the hair on any part of your body, you know just how much you go through for a smooth and silky finish. And let's face it: no hair removal method is 100 per cent perfect. Waxing provides a smooth finish, but it's often too painful for some to bear; laser hair removal is convenient and long-lasting but pricey; and shaving, while easy, can leave the skin irritated and littered with razor bumps if it's done incorrectly.
Vitamin D Can Help Fight Bad Breath & Avert Oral Diseases

Feb 4, 2025 | mindbodygreen.com | Josey Murray

Image by Javier Díez / StocksyFebruary 04, 2025Everyone has bad breath now and then. (Remember when wearing masks made us all hyperaware of this?) But if your bad breath is more consistent, you may want to check out this unexpected method of managing it. As it turns out, vitamin D actually supports gum and tooth health and is predicted to help manage gingivitis and gum disease.
No, Those Bumps On Your Butt Aren't Acne-Here's How To Treat Them, According To Dermatologists

Jan 26, 2025 | yahoo.com | Maddie Aberman |Mona Gohara |Celia Shatzman |Josey Murray

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90% Of Americans Don’t Get Enough Of These Health Fats—How To Get More

Jan 20, 2025 | mindbodygreen.com | Josey Murray

Image by Liliya Rodnikova / StocksyJanuary 20, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are incredibly important, but about 90% of adults in the U.S. consume less than the recommended amount of them.
Go Ahead and Pursue What You Love

Jan 9, 2025 | care.twill.health | Josey Murray

By Josey Murray January 10, 2025 Should you do what you love or what is expected of you? This is a question many of us ask ourselves as we navigate choices in our lives. When society, friends, and families have expectations of us, it can be difficult to choose a path you love, especially when it differs from those expectations. However, around 75% of Americans agree that following what you love is more important for your well‑being than following what is expected.