Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

According to the CDC, one-third of American adults report that they habitually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to chronic diseases and conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, and obesity...

If you’re an introvert, there’s no doubt you’ve come up with countless ways to spend your time under lockdown. You’ve got books to read, Netflix shows to watch, and games to play. The extroverts among us might need a little..

Underwear can be gross. That’s why you change it every day and wash it at hot temperatures. But continually doing laundry is terrible for the environment and wears out your underwear’s fabric faster. This, in turn, makes you buy more..

Spring is well underway in the Northern hemisphere. Longer, sunnier days give you the chance to spring clean and think about how you can reorganize your house. If you’re working from home while your kids are taking online classes, you..

With gyms closed and fitness classes canceled, many exercise enthusiasts are wondering how they’re going to stay in shape while they’re self-quarantining. Others, who may not have been regular gym-goers before, are concerned about their health now that their physical..

You wonder how much of what you toss in the recycling bin actually ends up in a new plastic product. Especially since you see those photos of beaches and streams clogged by plastic bottles and a myriad of other items..

One of the easiest ways to make a noticeable difference in your home office setup is to change tech that you use the most: your keyboard and mouse. A new keyboard or mouse can improve your work or gaming experience..

Despite the COVID-19 risk, you might still need to leave your home to go grocery shopping every week. And each time you go, you’re a little nervous you’ll come into contact with the virus. You’re starting to wonder if you..

You probably know someone who works in a hospital. Healthcare employs nearly 16 million people in the United States. Nurses, doctors, doctor’s assistants, EMTs, not to mention administration, janitorial staff, and food workers…everyone knows someone who devotes their life to..

If your idea of sheltering in place includes strumming your guitar, playing the piano, or just practicing your vocal range, you may want to start creating your own music at home. Or, if you don’t play an instrument but love..

At this point, you might be into a month of COVID-19 lockdown. You’re holding steady and taking it in stride. But the cooking might be getting to you. When you prepare three meals a day, every day, it can take..

Shelter-in-place mandates are rough, especially on the weekends. If COVID-19 suddenly handed you the free time of your dreams, three weeks in, you may be running out of things to do. And you’re not alone if the Animal Crossing Craze..