Brittany Elyse Vargas

Insider • September 21 2023

I moved to Mexico by myself without knowing the language. Here are 5 things I'd tell someone making an international move.

When I moved to Oaxaca City, Mexico, I didn't have any contacts, know the language or even have a place to live. Still, it was a pretty smooth process.

Verywell Mind • February 1 2024

I Tried the Breathwrk App—Here’s What Happened

Sleep has never come easily to me.

Medscape • September 12 2023

FDA Panel Deems Phenylephrine Ineffective

The ingredient found in Sudafed PE and Vicks Sinex is no better than a placebo.

January 27 2023

Guided imagery activates patients’ inner healing mechanisms, many benefits

Guided imagery activates a patient’s innate healing mechanisms.

January 2 2023

Approaching substance use disorder (SUD) with integrative therapies

“In the vast majority of cases, you're dealing with a multifactorial disease process that manifests on the physical, mental, emotional, and psychospiritual planes simultan

Verywell Health • December 21 2022

Best Online Therapy Services of 2023

Not all online counseling is the same. Whether you need help with anxiety, ADHD, an eating disorder, or any number of other issues, there is an online therapy platform that’s best for your needs.

Medscape • November 9 2023

Vax Status Doesn't Impact Infectivity Timeline in Kids

Half of kids with COVID-19 become noninfectious 3 days after testing positive, whether they were vaccinated or not, according to a new study. The findings indicate that return-to-school policies for infected children may not need to differ on the basis of vaccine or booster status.

September 22 2023

The best vitamins and supplements for hair growth in 2023

If you think skipping veggies in favor of pizza doesn’t affect your hair, think again.

Medscape • November 9 2023

This Symptom Signals UTI in 83% of Cases

Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse) is a major indicator of urinary tract infections, being present in 83% of cases. The symptom is especially accurate at identifying UTIs in nonmenopausal women, researchers have found.

Medscape • November 9 2023

Children With Sickle Cell Disease at Risk for Vision Loss

Clinicians must monitor children with sickle cell disease for eye complications as much as they do for adults, a new research review suggests.

Integrative Practitioner • August 31 2022

How aromatherapy helps balance emotions and calm stressed patients

Aromatherapy using pure essential oils (EOs) is an effective complementary treatment for anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues.

Nice News • August 10 2022

Study Suggests Spiders Can Dream

Much like the intricate and beautiful webs spiders create in waking life, their minds may spin dreams.

Medscape • July 7 2023

Weighing Childhood Obesity Interventions

A teenager who weighed 300 lb and was homeschooled because he was too big to fit in a classroom chair is among the patients Manal Habib, MD, has seen in her pediatric endocrinology practice.

EverydayHealth • August 10 2023

5 Ways to Make Mondays Better

All week we yearn for the freedom of Fridays and the bliss of a few days to blow off steam with friends, catch up on sleep, or work on that [insert your passion project here] we’ve been dreaming of.

September 22 2023

The best hair growth oils of 2023, according to experts

If you’ve ever stared at your hairbrush in horror over the newly noticeable influx of hair tangled in the bristles, you’re far from alone.

Medscape • July 25 2023

Stiff Arteries May Cause Metabolic Syndrome

Stiff arteries may cause, rather than be a consequence of, metabolic syndrome, results of a longitudinal birth cohort study show.

Medscape • August 7 2023

Preterm Birth Rates Higher in Black Patients

Non-Hispanic Black individuals have a significantly higher rate of preterm births than non-Hispanic Whites

Medscape • August 31 2023

Infertility Treatments Up Risk for Stroke After Childbirth

Infertility treatments may increase the risk for hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke among new mothers by 66%.

Medscape • November 9 2023

Here's How to Help Black Smokers Quit

Black Americans attempt to quit smoking more often than their White counterparts but are less likely to succeed, and they pay the health consequences.

Byrdie • January 24 2023

Best Online Sex Therapy of 2023

Online sex therapy offers busy couples the support needed to navigate the vulnerable territory of intimacy.

Matador Network • November 11 2021

San Francisco’s food scene: The top vegan restaurants in the city

Are you a hungry vegan tired of scouring menus in hopes of a good meal?

Medscape • August 1 2023

Folic Acid Supplementation for Birth Defects Reaffirmed

Taking folic acid supplements before conception and in the first trimester of pregnancy continues to be a major line of defense against neural tube defects.

Integrative Practitioner • August 31 2022

How integrative practitioners are making healthcare more financially accessible

The cost of integrative medical treatment is beyond many people’s reach.

Medscape • May 10 2023

Can This Tool Forecast Peanut Allergies?

Pediatricians may have a new aid to better predict peanut allergies among infants with atopic dermatitis (AD).

Greatness • January 28 2023

The Best Workout For Your Enneagram Personality

Maybe you live for your TRX classes and lifting weights, but the rhythmic, steady pace of a bicycle leaves you feeling like you’re being lulled to sleep — and not in a good way.

Greatness • November 24 2022

How to Navigate Family Drama During the Holiday Season

Just look at how easily it can happen. Gather a bunch of related people with complicated histories and a knowledge of each other’s best and worst traits.

February 1 2024

Social Media: Blueprint Mastermind

February 1 2024

Social Media: Blueprint Mastermind

Realizing DPP • October 26 2022

A Guide to Understanding the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) That Attribute to Type 2 Diabetes

As a lifestyle coach, it’s important not just to know what your client’s lifestyle habits are now, but where they came from and how that has contributed to their condition.

February 1 2024

Social Media: Shlessinger Eye and Face

February 1 2024

Social Media: His and Hers Waxing

Mountain Travel Sobek • November 12 2021

Antarcitca Fly & Cruise Trip Itinerary

Journey through narrow straits of jaw-dropping majesty and gaze at vast glaciers of incandescent blue on this trip of a lifetime.

Carter and Custer • August 9 2022

What Is Schema SEO and How Do You Add It to Your Website?

If the words metadata, structured data, and schema markup send a shiver down your spine — you’re not alone.

Carter and Custer • July 14 2022

How Much of Your Marketing Budget Should You Invest into Tech?

Buying new things is fun — who doesn’t love a good dose of retail therapy? Marketers certainly enjoy it.

Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC) • November 12 2021

Welcome Speech for WRMSDC Convention

It’s an honor to support this goal as president, and to lead a passionate team whose dedication has helped to build so many alliances throughout my time here.

September 15 2023

Hill Walking in Connemara: Top Three Hikes Near Delphi Lodge Mweelrea Mountains Ben Gorm Mountains Killary Fjord

Connemara is a land of rugged beauty. The wind-whipped hills dotted with grazing sheep, craggy cliffs
shrouded in mist, and rugged empty shorelines capture visitors every single time.

Greatness • January 26 2023

Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity?

While cheating does happen frequently among couples, that doesn’t make it any less painful.

Carter and Custer • August 5 2022

The Top 10 Ways to Build Your Business' Email List

And all the time you spend swiping boilerplate marketing emails from companies into the recycling bin — there’s probably only one or two of those brand newsletters or marketing emails that you save and actually read.

Realizing DPP • August 31 2022

How to Get More Referrals from Medical Professionals as a Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle COACH

If you’re just figuring out how to market yourself as a coach, getting referrals from other wellness professionals may seem like a challenging task.

Lewis Howes • January 5 2022

How Diet Affects Behavior

Are you ready to choose foods that lower your risk for disease, enhance your relationships, and even help make you a more peaceful person?

Greatness • August 25 2022

How to Optimize Work Meetings for Maximum Results

When you have a jam-packed schedule, you need to make the most of everything you do. And guess what? So does your team.

Realizing DPP • November 16 2022

Why Lifestyle Coaching Matters: The Social Impact of Diabetes Prevention Programs

For those who are already coaching, on the path to becoming a coach, or are otherwise working in the wellness space, the answer is likely a resounding yes.

Academy of Art University • September 14 2023

Landing Page: Alice Tzue's Soar

Realizing DPP • September 21 2022

A First Time Lifestyle COACH’s Guide to Independent Contracting & Being Your Own Boss

Are lifestyle coaches independent contractors or employees? They can be both!

Greatness • September 3 2022

7 Simple Gestures to Let Your Partner Know They Are Loved

It’s the little things that matter most in every area of our lives, and relationships are no different.

Academy of Art University • November 12 2021

Academy of Art University Awards Press Release

Contestant work demonstrates how young San Francisco filmmakers are a visionary breed of artists.

Realizing DPP • November 23 2022

A Guide to Essential Communication Skills for Lifestyle Coaches

Are you wondering how to improve your communication skills?

As a lifestyle coach, building people skills is essential to your success. A big part of that is communication. Knowing how to actively listen, understand where people are coming from, convey yourself clearly, and be understood will all help you enormously.

None of these skills are innate, so it’s important to consistently polish and refine them. Plus, lifestyle coaches need to develop competency in empathy, time management, and maint

Lewis Howes • March 16 2022

Creating Abundance & Financial Freedom

According to Ken, the key to success with money is to become friends with it.