Author: Maggi Pier

If you’ve been hitting up the best boba tea shops, you’ve definitely seen matcha milk tea on the menu – and if you haven’t tried it yet, what are you even doing? This green drink has taken the boba world by storm and for a darn good reason. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with…

If yoga has a PR person, they’re doing a great job. In TV shows and movies, the practice always seems so gentle and simple. And in many ways, it is. The soft music, the stretching, the focus on the breath and the present moment…it can be calming. But yoga can be more complicated than it…

Whether you see Grandma and Grandpa frequently or they’re more of a once-a-year, postcard or holiday visit presence, the warmth and love of an extended family can be, well, heartwarming. Giving them a holiday gift can be heartwarming, too… if you can find the right one. Because let’s face it—what do you get the people…

Carol Orsborn, author of Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life Today, when someone asks me “How are you?” I’m not going to report on the state of my health, complain about the friend who moved to live closer to her daughter or the unseasonable weather—all of which are true. But as of right now,…

Researchers at the University of California say that participants who took about 500 milligrams of vitamin C supplements daily saw a 24 percent drop in plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) levels after two months. Recent research suggests that CRP may better predict heart disease than cholesterol levels. “C-reactive protein is a marker of inflammation, and there……

At the start of the summer of 2020, just a few months after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Morgen Chesonis-Gonzalez, a Miami public school clinical art therapist, felt a persistent pain in her right armpit that set off some internal alarm bells. She knew something in her body wasn’t quite right. Chesonis-Gonzalez, 47, had always been…

Parenthood is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles. But what happens when stress and frustration overwhelm the joy? Virtual support provides the assistance needed to overcome everyday struggles while managing family responsibilities. Let’s explore how it can make a positive difference. Convenience and Accessibility of Virtual Therapy For many, finding time to prioritize…

Whatever you call them, getting the best gifts for boyfriends, partners, lovers, or situationships can be tricky. There’s a lot to overthink; relationship length, seriousness, budgets, if you’re even exchanging gifts at all… it can all get super awkward super fast. And that’s before you even account for personality. Sure, there are masculine classics like whiskey…

When the clocks fall back each year, many people find themselves grappling with the effects of daylight saving time on their mental health. Transitioning into shorter days can trigger sadness and lethargy, often called the “winter blues.” Understanding how these changes impact our emotional well-being is crucial for maintaining balance during the colder months. Here,…

Almost every AI response in medicine ends with patients should discuss their medical history and any other medications they are taking with their healthcare provider. One AI search result concluded that one should discuss individual risks and benefits with a doctor when starting statin therapy, and another said consultation with healthcare providers is essential for……