Mercey Livingston

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Fitness Editor at Peloton

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Articles

Unlock Your Best Year Yet with These 4 Feel-Good Hormones

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Mercey Livingston

Whether you're exploring a new city or heading out on a summer road trip, Google Maps is one of the best tools you can have in your pocket. It helps you find everything from landmarks to lunch spots, and it can even keep you on track without an internet connection. But if the app isn't working the way it should, it can throw a serious wrench in your plans. Before you get lost or miss a turn, try these simple tips to make sure Google Maps runs smoothly wherever your travels take you.
Unlock Your Best Year Yet with These 4 Feel-Good Hormones

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mercey Livingston

Help your brain help you boost your happy hormones. When was the last time you were truly happy? If you're yearning for happiness, the good news is that your body produces four main hormones that affect your mood. Dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin play a huge role in regulating your emotions. When you experience irregular hormone levels, it can lead to sadness and depression.
What is the Best Color to Paint a Bedroom to Get Better Sleep? We Asked the Experts

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Mercey Livingston

When the day comes to a close, your bedroom should feel like a safe haven for unwinding, relaxing and recharging when you need it most. As much time as you can spend hunting down the best mattress, pillow, sleep tracker and other upgrades for your bedroom, there's another factor that could also affect your sleep quality: the color of your walls. If you live in a rental home or apartment, chances are you didn't have a say in the paint colors for your home.
What to Know About Teal Health FDA-Approved At-Home HPV Test

3 weeks ago | popsugar.com | Mercey Livingston

HealthCancerGetty Images | Verin MakcharoenGetty Images | Verin MakcharoenRaise your hand if you've ever procrastinated getting your Pap smear. While it's a crucial part of testing for HPV and cervical cancer, the test can range from uncomfortable to downright painful. Between having to strip down and endure the hard metal speculum, it's not exactly a pleasant experience.
We Asked Professional Instructors How to Properly Practice Pilates at Home

4 weeks ago | cnet.com | Mercey Livingston

Pilates workouts are popular -- and for good reason. It's one of those routines that constantly surprises me. Sometimes, I'll take a class and enjoy its restorative type of movement. But then there are other days when I'll take a reformer class (a type of Pilates class where you use a reformer machine for resistance) and find it so challenging that I have to take multiple breaks. It perfectly matches its reputation of being a mix between low-impact and yet powerful.
Should You Share a Therapist With Someone In Your Family?

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Mercey Livingston

HealthMental HealthTherapyIllustration by Patricia O'ConnorIllustration by Patricia O'ConnorYour therapist can be one of the most influential people in your life. They can help you grow and provide support through life's challenges — from general life drama to debilitating anxiety or depression. Your therapist should be someone that you can trust and be open with. But can you really do that if you know that someone in your inner circle sees the same mental health professional?
Progressive Overload Is the Gym Secret You Need to Finally Hit Your Fitness Goals

1 month ago | self.com | Mercey Livingston |Christa Sgobba

Building strength and muscle is a process that involves a healthy dose of consistency, effort, and a plan. If you’re setting goals at the gym but not considering how you’ll continue, well, progressing after you nail that PR, you should know about progressive overload. If you follow a workout program at the gym—whether that’s one a pro crafted just for you or one you pulled from an app on your phone—chances are there may be some level of it factored in.
Progressive Overload Is the Gym Secret You Need to Finally Hit Your Fitness Goals

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Mercey Livingston

Jacob Lund/Adobe StockBuilding strength and muscle is a process that involves a healthy dose of consistency, effort, and a plan. If you’re setting goals at the gym but not considering how you’ll continue, well, progressing after you nail that PR, you should know about progressive overload. If you follow a workout program at the gym—whether that’s one a pro crafted just for you or one you pulled from an app on your phone—chances are there may be some level of it factored in.
Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Her Family's Overwhelming Journey With Type 1 Diabetes

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Mercey Livingston

HealthCondition CenterHealthSanofiSanofiImage Source: SanofiMom, author, and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen never thought that a stomach bug would put her son, Miles, into the hospital. But that was her reality after her 6-year old spent time at a football camp and came home sick. "One day Miles came home and he was doubled over in pain. It was different for us because Miles is really an active kid. It was different to see him really in pain," says Teigen.
Ditch the Melatonin: These Sleep Aids Help You Rest Without the Fog

1 month ago | cnet.com | Mercey Livingston

Melatonin is easily the most popular over-the-counter sleep aid out there. Like many other folks, I've tried it, hoping for better sleep, but the results weren't what I expected. Every time I've taken melatonin, even in small doses, I've woken up feeling groggy and out of it for hours. It's like a sleep hangover that completely defeats the purpose of taking it in the first place. Melatonin just doesn't work for me, and honestly, it might not work for you either.