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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

March 3, 2018

Stressed? Here's how to tap into a zen feeling (almost) instantly

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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With just a little practice, you can feel at 'om' almost anywhere, at any time.


February 22, 2018

Realistic screen time solutions for kids (and their parents)

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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A primary challenge in policing screen time is hypocrisy: it’s hard to set limits if parents don't have any themselves.


February 6, 2018

Do IV drip bars really give you an immunity boost? I tried it and this is what happened.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Celebrities and devotees of vitamin IV drips say they can boost your mood, keep colds and the flu away and make your skin glow, but do they really work?


February 3, 2018

5 good reasons to go outside, even if it's freezing

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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There's scientific proof that going outside — even in the winter — makes us healthier.


January 23, 2018

Making friends as a new parent is hard. Here's how I did it.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in The Week


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January 16, 2018

My Romantic Hysterectomy

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Lenny


My husband’s support through a painful surgery made me desire him even more.

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TAGS: Health, Women


January 13, 2018

How to workout in cold weather

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Want to be physically and mentally tougher? Get out of the gym.


January 6, 2018

What it's like to give up alcohol in a 'wine mom' world

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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I gave up drinking and there are countless reasons I’m grateful my body insisted I dry out — as both a person and a parent.


December 20, 2017

What you should eat if you have a hangover

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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If you're reading this right now, chances are you overdid it last night. Here's what you should eat to feel better.


December 14, 2017

Move over hygge. Meet cosagach, the latest 'cozy' wellness trend.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Take note, Denmark. This country is putting hygge on notice.


December 8, 2017

'Mom, what's a pager?' Explaining the obsolete to your kids.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Old-school items like turntables are making a comeback. What does it say about how we feel about tech?


December 4, 2017

How often you should wash everything in your home, according to science

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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A cleaning guide for your inner germophobe.


December 1, 2017

What is Mercury retrograde? And is there anything to it?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Everything you ever wanted to know about the number one scapegoat for when everything goes terribly wrong.


November 23, 2017

How to be grateful, even when you don't feel like it

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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When you’re down, science says gratitude may be exactly what you need to lift you back up.


November 3, 2017

It's not just a hunch. Some of us love dogs more than other humans.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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To owners, “fur babies” are babies for real.


November 2, 2017

It's not your fault — junk food is twice as distracting as regular food.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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But there's hope. A study found that after a few bites of candy, participants found junk food to be no more interesting than kale.


November 2, 2017

Most of us live paycheck-to-paycheck. This is what it does to your health.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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As many as 78 percent of American full time workers are living paycheck-to-paycheck and it is taking its toll on our health.


October 28, 2017

Why we argue with our neighbors over the stupidest things

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Love thy neighbor? In America, not so much. 40 percent of people surveyed say they go out of their way to avoid them.


October 27, 2017

Eating alone may be bad for your health — here's how to fix it.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Eating by your lonesome may put you at risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and more.


October 21, 2017

A fondness for fear: Why do we like to be scared?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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