Naydeline Mejia

New York

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Articles

5 Self-Care Rituals Those Living with Atopic Dermatitis Swear By

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Naydeline Mejia |Daniel Block

Living with a chronic skin condition like atopic dermatitis (AD) is more than skin deep. Apart from managing flare-ups and working to stay clear of triggers, dealing with AD can come with a hoard of mental and emotional challenges. Research shows that one’s gut microbiome may also play a part in the development and severity of AD. Symptoms of AD often begin in childhood, but they can persist into adulthood and even develop later in life. AD is also not one-size-fits-all.
Can Three Be a Crowd? What Experts Say About Trio Friendships

3 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Naydeline Mejia

Have you ever been in a friendship dynamic where you perpetually felt like the third wheel to two BFFs? When they would mention a niche online meme or make an inside joke, you never got the reference. They would often reminisce about activities you seemed to have missed the invite to. And when the group chat was weirdly silent, you would always wonder if they were secretly hanging out without you. Welcome to the odd, and complex world of trio friendships.
PSA: It’s worth investing in a lube specifically for anal play

1 month ago | womenshealthmag.com | Naydeline Mejia |Lydia Wang |Honey Jane Wyatt

Lube is to anal sex what communication is to a healthy relationship: vital. Without lubrication, anal sex isn’t just less pleasurable, but is often painful — and just like any other kind of sex, anal shouldn't be painful. But with lube, proper prep and a little patience, anal play can be downright orgasmic. When choosing the best anal lube, the slicker, the better.
Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease as a Caregiver, According to Experts

2 months ago | msn.com | Naydeline Mejia

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Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease as a Caregiver, According to Experts

2 months ago | verywellmind.com | Naydeline Mejia

Sue Ryan never imagined herself working in healthcare, but when her aging father developed Alzheimer’s disease, she found herself shifting into the profession of caregiving. Years later, Ryan found herself in the caregiving role again, this time for her late husband. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Ryan and her husband were already several years into his journey with the disease.
I Swapped My Morning Coffee for Black Tea—Here’s How My Energy Shifted

2 months ago | verywellmind.com | Naydeline Mejia

When it comes to the popular tea and coffee debate, I will always, always choose coffee. For one, I’ve never really enjoyed the smell of herbal tea, let alone the taste. I remember gagging as a little kid at the smell of my mom’s “natural cold remedy” and immune-boosting red onion and apple tea whenever she would make it before bed. Also, famously, I refuse to drink tea whenever I’m feeling sick, preferring a good night’s sleep, chicken broth, and over-the-counter cold and flu medicines.
Science Says the Best Way to Score a Date Is Your Manicure Color—No, Really

Oct 17, 2024 | verywellmind.com | Naydeline Mejia

Throw away all of the dating advice you’ve ever received. Why? Because, apparently all you need to score a date is to paint your nails red. If you’re someone whose morning routine consists of doomscrolling through TikTok for an hour, you’ve probably come across the viral “red nail theory” trend. According to TikTok creator Robyn Delmonte, who first coined the term, if you sport red nails, you’re guaranteed to capture the attention of a potential suitor.
How to talk to your Latinx family about mental health

Oct 15, 2024 | kpbs.org | Naydeline Mejia |Isabeth Mendoza |Sylvie Douglis

Updated October 04, 2024 at 11:45 AM ETThis story was originally published on Feb. 4, 2022, and has been updated. If you were raised in a Latinx household, you'll know that when it comes to mental health, we don't grow up talking about it. Personally, neither of us (Isabeth and Naydeline) talked about it with our parents until college, when we both went to therapy for the first time.
The Official 'Gilmore Girls' Episodes Watch List You Absolutely Need For A Cozy Fall

Sep 24, 2024 | betches.com | Marissa Dow |Ilana Frost |Fleurine Tideman |Naydeline Mejia

The moment the temperature graciously drops below 70 degrees, is the moment you know it’s time to become Carole King’s backup singer in “Where You Lead.” There is no fall without the Gilmore Girls, and, in this house, that means an annual dedicated rewatch moment.
Embrace Your Me Espresso With One Of These Sabrina Carpenter Costumes This Halloween

Sep 24, 2024 | betches.com | Ilana Frost |Fleurine Tideman |Naydeline Mejia |Kaitlin Byrd

Spooky season? More like Short n’ Sweet season. While I totally respect the girlies who will dress up as vampires, witches, zombies, etc., I personally see Halloween as an opportunity to channel my inner pop star. And of course, no one pop starred harder than Sabrina Carpenter did this year. (Okay, it’s a tie with Chappell Roan, realistically.) The mini blonde queen served us smash hit singles, her brand new album, and countless memorable fashion moments.