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Annakeara Stinson

Annakeara is a writer and all around barrel of laughs based in Brooklyn. She is currently getting her MFA in Fiction at The New School. You can follow her on Twitter @totalhellness.

4 Signs You Have Chronic Migraines, Not Just Headaches, Because There's A Difference

By Annakeara Stinson
Migraines are a pain in more ways than one. It's not just that they're physically uncomfortable; it's the kind of pain that can put you down for the count at a moment's notice, yet feels like it'll never end once it begins. While it might be…

No, Being A Heavy Metal Fan Doesn't Make You A Violent Person, According To Science

By Annakeara Stinson
Go ahead and tell your conservative grandparents they've been needlessly concerned about your obsession with Iron Maiden. According to a new (and, TBH, not at all surprising) study, your love of heavy metal is not going to turn you into a…

A New Survey Says You're Probably Sleeping On This One Trick That Can Help You Doze Off

By Annakeara Stinson
It can't be said enough that adequate sleep is one of the most important aspects of your health. But even if you already know that (and I'm sure you do), that doesn't necessarily mean sleep always comes easily, or that you don't spend the occasional…

Issa Rae Revealed The Most Nurturing Part Of Her Workout Routine & It Makes Total Sense

By Annakeara Stinson
If you ask me, Issa Rae is a celebrity who comes across as legit the coolest. She's radiantly confident and successful, but she still seems like the kind of person you'd gladly go on a road trip with. In a recent interview with Women's Health, Issa…

Science Says "Practice Makes Perfect" Might Not Be The Best Way To Learn Something New

By Annakeara Stinson
Everyone knows the old adage "practice makes perfect," because it's that kinda annoying thing that people say to you when you're trying to learn a new skill. Whether you're looking to get those piano scales down or learn how to handstand in yoga,…

Here's How Sitting All Day Affects Your Brain, Not Just Your Body, According To Experts

By Annakeara Stinson
This isn't breaking news, but people sit a lot these days — like, a lot a lot. Whether you sit at a desk between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the reg, or you can usually be found on the couch studying for your next midterm, being an adult in the modern…

Experts Say Your Body Responds To Mindfulness In These 6 Fascinating Ways

By Annakeara Stinson
How many times has it been suggested that you start a mindfulness practice? For me, I'd say I'm cresting a million times, but that doesn't mean I've actually dipped my feet into the practice just yet. Maybe you're sick of hearing about it yourself,…

OMG, Demi Lovato Literally Knocked Her MMA Trainer's Tooth Out While They Were Sparring

By Annakeara Stinson
You know how sometimes you're at the gym with a friend, your partner, or a fitness instructor, and you just get so into the workout that you accidentally dislodge one of their teeth? No? Well, it happens, y'all. Demi Lovato knocked out her MMA…

Listening To Music While You Work Might Not Be The Best Idea, According To This New Study

By Annakeara Stinson
It seems to make the work day go by a little faster when you're listening to Elton John or Prince, right? That's how I feel at least, but according to a new study, while your favorite tunes might help you keep your cool throughout a busy day, music…

If You're Already Feeling The Effects Of Mercury Retrograde, These 4 Tips Can Help

By Annakeara Stinson
Cue the ominous music, my friends, because Mercury is back in retrograde starting Tuesday, March 5 (but if you've been feeling it already, just FYI, Mercury retrograde's shadow period started on Feb. 19). This means that the planet will change its…

Here's Why Mercury Retrograde Might Hit You With A Headache & What To Do About It

By Annakeara Stinson
Mercury retrograde has a reputation that precedes itself. It's widely known as a time when things seem to get royally screwed up. Not only is it rather infamous for causing technical malfunctions and communication SNAFUs, Mercury retrograde might…

Iskra Lawrence Posted A Powerful Instagram About National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

By Annakeara Stinson
When it comes to almost any mental health issue, oftentimes the only way for things to get better is to talk about it. Iskra Lawrence's Instagram about National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is a beautiful reminder of exactly that. The 28-year-old…

Here's How To Handle Anger If It Gets The Best Of You Sometimes, According To Experts

By Annakeara Stinson
Anger is certainly not the most comfortable emotion to have, especially since it can come out in some not-so-cute ways. If you get angry and say mean things to people, or yell, or slam doors, or you call your BFF a jerk, well, everyone's been there.…

Experts Say These 5 Small Habits Can Help You Concentrate & Stay In The Present Moment

By Annakeara Stinson
You know that feeling when you have a ton of things you have to get done, but you just can't focus at all? Your text messages are blowing up, you have a huge project due, you keep daydreaming about taking an extended vacation somewhere to get away…

A Morning Stroll Can Have This Pretty Awesome Effect On Your Body, According To Science

By Annakeara Stinson
What's the first thing you do in the morning when you get out of bed? If you're anything like me, it's some form of scrambling around to get coffee and get to work. But the benefits of morning walks can be plentiful for both your physical and mental…

Here's How To Avoid Stressing Out When You Have *A Lot* On Your Plate, According To Experts

By Annakeara Stinson
Remaining calm when you're really stressed out is one of the hardest things to do. But when you have a million things going on at once, from deadlines to social obligations, adding "how to teach yourself not to stress" seems like one more thing on…

Science Says A Specific Type Of Meditation Might Be Able To Help You Feel Less Lonely

By Annakeara Stinson
Loneliness is something that everyone experiences at one point or another, but of course, just because it's common, that doesn't mean it's easy to deal with. Whether you're living in a brand new city away from your hometown, or you landed a job that…

Jonathan Van Ness Showed Off His Gymnastics Skills In A Sneak Peek Video Of His Comedy Tour

By Annakeara Stinson
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness is one of those people who reminds you that life doesn't have to be so serious all the time, and that a little bit of fun can be infused into everything you do — especially if you're willing to try new things, like, I…

Here's What Experts Want You To Know About Using Coffee To Fuel Your Workout

By Annakeara Stinson
Whether you like to exercise first thing in the morning or you find time to sweat later in the evening, you probably feel kind of groggy before your workout sometimes, right? For me, when that happens, I usually get myself to the nearest source of…

You Might Actually Look Forward To Your Next Workout If You Take Ashley Graham's Approach

By Annakeara Stinson
For many people (myself included), cardio is the kind of exercise that requires you to get a bit creative in how you do it — at least, you know, if you want the workout to be remotely enjoyable. Maybe you use a carefully curated playlist to make…