Andrea Rice

Andrea Rice is a health and wellness journalist and is currently an editor at Healthline Media. She previously worked at Psych Central, Verywell, Yoga Journal, mindbodygreen, and The New York Times. She has also taught yoga and mindfulness and is the co-author of “The Yoga Almanac.”

HIGHLIGHTS

Roe v. Wade: The Mental and Physical Health Effects of Anti-Abortion Laws, Healthline

Title IX Anniversary: 50 Years Later, What Does Gender Equality in Sports Look Like?, Healthline

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: How to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Healthline

VR Exercise Games Could Offer Hope for Delaying Dementia, CNET

Mindful Moment: Awakening to the Power of Hope, Psych Central

ASMR: Why Certain Sounds Soothe Your Mind, Psych Central

Delta-8 THC: Is It Legal and Can It Treat Mental Health Conditions?, Psych Central

Rewiring Your Brain for Positivity with ‘Mature Gratitude’, Psych Central

Mentally Tough Athletes Win By Putting Their Mental Health First, Psych Central

David Lynch Wants to Make Meditation Free for 300 Million Americans, Yoga Journal

San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral Fosters Inclusivity and Healing Through Yoga, Yoga Journal

A Swahili Sanctuary at Shiloh Restoration Church, WALTER Magazine

All-Access Arts: Raleigh’s Cultural Scene Welcomes All, WALTER Magazine

Elizabeth Gilbert Talks Food, Pleasure, and Creativity, INDY Week

BREAKING NEWS

WHO says COVID-19 health emergency is over as mortality rates reach all-time low, Medical News Today

FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron variants, Medical News Today

Monkeypox outbreak spreading: WHO declares global health emergency, Medical News Today

MENTAL HEALTH

The 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Is Live, but Are Call Centers Prepared?, Healthline

Supreme Court Will Likely Overturn Roe v. Wade: What It Means for Mental Health, Psych Central

Alabama Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth: What to Know, Psych Central

Why ‘Job Burnout’ Is Affecting U.S. Workers, According to the Latest Research, Psych Central

Having a ‘Life Purpose’ Is Linked with Better Brain Health, Study Shows, Psych Central

Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Report Feeling Sad and Hopeless: What Can Be Done?, Psych Central

How Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Could Impact LGBTQ Mental Health, Psych Central

Texas Attorney General Makes Inaccurate Claims About Hormone Therapy for Trans Youth, Psych Central

Large Study Shows 60% Increase in Anxiety, Depression after COVID-19, Psych Central

The Crisis Text Line Ended Its Data-Sharing Relationship: What Happens Next?, Psych Central

Soon, You Could Meet Your Therapist in Virtual Reality: But Is It a Good Idea?, Psych Central

Mental Health Apps Are Exploding in Popularity, but Are They Effective?, Psych Central

Ketamine Intravenous Therapy Shown to Improve Depression, Reduce Suicidal Ideation, Psych Central

As Omicron Disrupts In-Person Learning at Schools, Here’s How You Can Cope, Psych Central

Pandemic Worsens Youth Mental Health, Especially Marginalized Groups, U.S. Surgeon General Warns, Psych Central

Hip-Hop Artist Logic’s Suicide Hotline Song May Have Saved Hundreds of Lives, Psych Central

How to Set Boundaries Over the Holidays as Omicron Cases Increase, Psych Central

Microdosing Psychedelics Linked to Lower Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Psych Central

LGBTQ Youth Report More Bullying and Suicidality, but Affirming Schools Can Help, Psych Central

APA Apologizes for Its Contributions to Racism: Here’s What It Means, Psych Central

CDC Adds Mental Health Conditions to COVID-19 High-Risk List, Psych Central

How the Facebook Outage Sparked a Conversation About Mental Health, Psych Central

What We Can Do About the Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses, Psych Central

New Research Reveals How Alzheimer’s Progresses in the Brain, Psych Central

Women More Likely to Die of a ‘Broken Heart’ Than Men: Here’s Why, Psych Central

What Your Wandering Thoughts Can Reveal About Mental Health, Psych Central

Craving Connection? Have More Deep Conversations with Strangers, Psych Central

WELLNESS

Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Guide, Psych Central

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness: A Guide, Psych Central

How to Embrace ‘Mindful Drinking’ During the Pandemic, Psych Central

Gratitude Journaling During Times of Uncertainty, Yoga Journal

Your Favorite Mindfulness App Can Also Help You Sleep Better, Yoga Journal

Playing this During Yoga Can Help You Be Even More Relaxed, Yoga Journal

Mindfulness Doesn’t Always Work for Everyone, According to Research, Yoga Journal

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Alleviates Chronic Pain and Depression, According to New Study, Yoga Journal

Did You Know You Can Control Machines with Your Mind(fulness)?, Yoga Journal

Want to Pay Less for Yoga? There’s An App for That, Yoga Journal

Meditation Pods May Help with Anxiety in the COVID Era, Yoga Journal

New Study Says Kundalini Yoga Can Help Treat Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Yoga Journal

Meditation Could Lower the Risk of Heart Disease, New Research Suggests, Yoga Journal

Attention Migraine Sufferers: New Study Finds Yoga an Effective Form of Treatment, Yoga Journal

Do Politics Belong in Yoga?, Yoga Journal

The Future of Yoga: The Change We Need, Yoga Journal

As COVID-19 Reveals the Cracks in the Yoga Industry, Could a Universal Teachers’ Union Help Reshape Our Community?, Yoga Journal

Why Hindu Mythology Is Still Relevant in Yoga, Yoga Journal

It’s Hip to Be Sober, Wanderlust Journal

PROFILES

Age: The Grandmother Project, WALTER Magazine

Frances Mayes Talks Italian Cooking Innovations, INDY WEEK

Latham Thomas’ Advice for Reinvigorating Your Practice: Active Rest, Yoga Journal

Mia Caine On Conscious, Inclusive Wellness, Yoga Journal

Want Not: An Interview with Mel Gilles, WALTER Magazine

Tao Porchon-Lynch & Robert Sturman, NY YOGA + LIFE

Eduardo Pimentel: The Fascinating Story of Yoga in Cuba, SONIMA

Dan Nevins: Seva As Service, Wanderlust Journal

FOOD & DRINK

Waiting for Good Dough: A Brooklyn Ex-Pat’s Quest to Find a Slice of Home in the Triangle, INDY Week

For Acclaimed Small-Town Chef Matthew Register, Barbecue Isn’t Just a Trade. It’s a Way of Life., INDY Week

Artisan Ice is a Thing. Why is This a Thing? INDY Week

The Triangle’s Most Interesting Brewery Might Also Be Its Most Elusive, INDY Week

With The Northern Spy, a Denver Cider Empire Makes Its First Move Into the Southeast, INDY Week

Everything You Thought You Knew About Vermouth Is Wrong, INDY Week

At Cat Tales, the Triangle’s First Cat Cafe, You Can Get a Beer. But That’s Not Why You Came, INDY Week

OTHER STORIES

A Struggle from Dawn to Dusk, The New York Times

Far from Home, and Fighting A Rare Disease, The New York Times

Fighting the Daily Effects of Multiple Sclerosis, The New York Times

Ex-Opera Performer Still Singing, and Volunteering, The New York Times

A Rickshaw-Pulling Spider-Man, Revealed, The New York Times

A Brooklyn Restaurant, in Heath Ledger’s Memory, The New York Times