Emily Laurence
Emily Laurence is a journalist specializing in health, lifestyle, and social justice. She writes regularly for Forbes Health, The Huffington Post, and Peloton, among other outlets. She is also a certified health coach and former senior writer for Well+Good. Emily graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where she studied magazine journalism. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
How Much SPF Do You Need? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Sunscreen, According to Dermatologists
For starters, SPF 60 is not twice as good as SPF 30.
The 10 Best Hip Stretches for Men (and Anyone Else Who Sits All Day)
Physical therapists share their favorite ways to loosen up your hip flexors.
Why Does This Deadly Cancer Disproportionately Affect Men?
Especially when few basic precautionary habits make such a difference.
How Relaxing in a Sauna After a Workout Can Improve Your V02 Max, and 7 Other Benefits You Should Know About
A cardiologist, a neurologist, and a dermatologist share eight science-backed benefits to a schvitz.
How to Save Yourself From Sun Poisoning, According to Doctors Who Treat It
Sometimes sunburns are bad enough to require medical attention.
How to Live Life in Vacation Mode (Without Getting Fired)
Five ways to get the mental health benefits of travel without going anywhere.
How to Deal With a Gnarly Black Runner’s Toe
It's sandal season. Podiatrists give tips on how to treat blackened toenails—and prevent them from happening at all.
Are Competitive Friendships Ever Healthy?
Here’s what to do when friendly competition is no longer so friendly.
Is Non-Alcoholic Beer a Good Sports Drink?
NA beer is hydrating and has carbs for fuel—could it outperform good old Gatorade? Here’s what sports dietitians have to say.
The Best High-Protein Snacks for Hitting Your Macros on the Go
Serious athletes need more protein than the average guy.
How to Stretch Your Lower Back the Right Way
Ten moves to help undo the damage from sitting all day.
Why Venting When You’re Mad Just Makes Things Worse
Anger management therapists say there’s a better way to talk about something that's gotten under your skin.
The Longevity Gap Between Men and Women Is Getting Bigger. Here’s Why.
The major causes of untimely deaths in men are preventable.
We Regret To Inform You That You May Have ‘Email Apnea’ and Not Even Realize It
Your inbox can literally take your breath away. Here’s how to not let it.
You Just Ate Mold—Now What?
The Stanley cup girlies and frozen waffle crowd need answers. We're here to give it to them.
Stress Coaches Want You to Try ‘4-7-8 Breathing’—Nature’s Xanax
When anger or anxiety get the best of you, this simple breathing technique can help.