Melissa Matthews

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Senior Features Editor at Real Simple

Features Editor @RealSimple. Words @SELFmagazine, Men's Health Newsweek, Inc., Marie Claire, Women's Health. Tips or pitches: [email protected]

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The Viral “Cozymaxxing” Trend Promises to Melt Stress Away—So I Gave It a Try

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Melissa Matthews

Cozymaxxing is the latest wellness trend on TikTok. Credit: freemixer Changing into your comfiest pair of leggings and lounging on the couch isn’t being unproductive. It’s just one way of cozymaxxing, a TikTok wellness trend that’s all about finding cozy, comforting practices to help you relax and unwind. I decided to try out this TikTok trend for myself over the course of three days—and here's how it went. What Is Cozymaxxing?
Feeling Stressed? Here’s Why You Should Start Humming (Seriously)

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Melissa Matthews

Girl singing listening to music. Credit: Mixmike Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, are often the antidote for dealing with stress—and for good reason: there are loads of studies about the benefits of being present. But for some, meditation can be a hard practice to develop. You may not realize that other habits that may come naturally, like humming, can help you relax as well.
Feeling Stressed? Here’s Why You Should Start Humming (Seriously)

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Matthews

Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, are often the antidote for dealing with stress—and for good reason: there are loads of studies about the benefits of being present. But for some, meditation can be a hard practice to develop. You may not realize that other habits that may come naturally, like humming, can help you relax as well. That's because both meditation and humming stimulate something called the vagus nerve, which plays an important role in relaxation and mood.
Why You Should Never Shower During a Thunderstorm

3 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Melissa Matthews

Shower head. Credit: jun xu Summer brings surf, sand, and severe thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, lightning is most active from June through September, making the upcoming season the most crucial time of year for lightning safety. Although the chance of being struck by lightning is low, it’s still worth following a few basic precautions to avoid putting yourself at risk. One that you might not know? Avoid showering.
Why You Should Never Shower During a Thunderstorm

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Melissa Matthews

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How to Make a Homemade Sports Drink That's So Much Healthier Than Store-Bought

4 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Melissa Matthews

Electrolyte Drink. Photo: Westend61 Colorful recipes for “nature’s sports drink” are popping up on social media feeds, and enthusiasts say the DIY blends are healthier than the store-bought stuff. Although the recipes vary, most typically contain coconut water, salt, and citrus, and they claim to offer the same benefits as commercially made electrolyte drinks. Sports drinks contain electrolytes, sugars, and minerals to replenish your fluids after strenuous exercise.
How to Make a Homemade Sports Drink That's So Much Healthier Than Store-Bought

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Melissa Matthews

1 day agoA new report from Yale’s Budget Lab estimates that food prices could rise 2.6% in the short term, with fresh produce jumping more than 5% — driven by sweeping new import tariffs. Tariffs are driving food prices up: A Yale Budget Lab report finds that new U.S. tariffs on imports from countries like …
7 Ways to Protect Your Hummingbird Feeders From Unwanted Bees

1 month ago | realsimple.com | Melissa Matthews

Photo: DWalker44/Getty Images It’s that time of year to hang up your bird feeders! Hummingbirds have started migrating to North America for the season, and you’ll want to watch these delightful birds zoom about your garden. But pollinator insects enjoy the same food as these tiny birds, so you may be attracting some unwanted visitors, like bees.
3 Life-Changing Tips We Learned From the World's Happiest Country

1 month ago | realsimple.com | Melissa Matthews

Smiley Face emojis. Photo: akinbostanci Finland has ranked number one (for the eighth year in a row) on the World Happiness Report, which first launched in 2012. So what makes Finns so happy? It comes down to the following habits, according to the Finnish Masterclass in Happiness, designed by Business Finland, the country’s tourism board. Developing a Relationship With Nature More than 75% of Finland is covered by forests, says Sari Hey, PR and media manager at Business Finland.
Eliminare l'acqua in eccesso nel corpo e sgonfiare il tuo corpo

1 month ago | menshealth.com | Colleen De Bellefonds |Melissa Matthews |Erica Sweeney

L'accumulo di acqua nell'organismo, fenomeno noto anche come ritenzione idrica, spesso viene associato all'universo femminile. E invece no, rischia di essere un problema per tutti se assume alcuni livelli. Ci sono diversi fattori che possono causare un accumulo di acqua che è bene non sottovalutare. E altrettanti modi per risolvere il problema ed eliminare l'acqua in eccesso dal corpo e sentirti più sgonfio.

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