Andrea Rice is a journalist covering health and wellness. She is also a yoga and mindfulness teacher and is the co-author of The Yoga Almanac. Currently, Andrea is an editor at Healthline Media. Previously, she was a staff writer at Psych Central and a contributing writer at Yoga Journal. She grew up in Alberta, Canada, received her undergraduate degree in journalism at Arizona State University, studied yoga in New York City, and completed a graduate program in counseling at North Carolina State University. She has taught creative nonfiction and has also written about food and culture. In 2020, she received an award from the Association of Food Journalists. Her work has also appeared in INDY Week and The New York Times, among other places. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“The Yoga Almanac,” published in 2020 by New Harbinger, is a guide to self-care through the seasons. It has been featured in Yoga Journal, The Wanderlust Journal, Walter Magazine, and INDY Week.
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
ASMR: Why Certain Sounds Soothe Your Mind, Psych Central
Rewiring Your Brain for Positivity with ‘Mature Gratitude’, Psych Central
Mentally Tough Athletes Win By Putting Their Mental Health First, Psych Central
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
WOMEN’S HEALTH
After Dobbs, Study Finds Sharp Increase in Permanent Sterilizations in Young People, Healthline
Self-Managed Abortions Rose Sharply After Roe’s Reversal, Healthline
Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Ban Abortion Pill Mifepristone Nationwide, Healthline
Opill: First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Now for Sale Online, Healthline
Exercise May Help Treat and Prevent Postpartum Depression, Healthline
What to Know About Zuranolone, the First Pill for Postpartum Depression, Healthline
Maternal Deaths May Be Overestimated, but There’s Still a Maternal Health Crisis, Healthline
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Into Law to Protect IVF After Frozen Embryo Ruling, Healthline
Maternal Mortality is Likely to Rise Post-Roe: The Reasons May Surprise You, Healthline
PUBLIC HEALTH
Ozempic Cuts Risk of Kidney Disease-Related Events By 24%, Healthline
Melatonin Industry to Raise Standards After Dramatic Rise in Childhood ER Visits, Healthline
‘Vampire Facials’ Linked to 3 HIV Cases, CDC Says, Healthline
How to Protect Your Eyes During the Total Solar Eclipse, Healthline
CDC Issues Health Alert Amid Rising Measles Cases, Urges Vaccination, Healthline
CDC Tells Physicians to Conserve Tetanus Shots, Warns of Upcoming Shortage, Healthline
CDC Reports Highest Ever Childhood Vaccine Exemptions in Over 40 States, Healthline
Current Vitamin D Recommendations May Not Protect Against A Cardiac Event, Healthline
Too Much Salt Could Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Healthline
Baby Food Pouches Recalled Over Reports of Lead Contamination in Young Children, Healthline
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
Delta-8 THC: Is It Legal and Can It Treat Mental Health Conditions?, 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
How Loneliness Could be Linked to a Lack of Trust, Psych Central
WELLNESS
These Yoga Poses Could Help People With Chronic Low Back Pain, Healthline
Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Guide, Psych Central
Trauma-Informed Mindfulness, A Guide, Psych Central
Mindful Moment: Awakening to the Power of Hope, Psych Central
Gratitude Journaling During Times of Uncertainty, Yoga Journal
David Lynch Wants to Make Meditation Free for 300 Million Americans, 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
New Research Shows Promise for Yoga and Meditation as Treatment for Concussion, Yoga Journal
Now Streaming: Guided Meditation on Netflix, Yoga Journal
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Alleviates Chronic Pain and Depression, 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
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
The Meditation Industry Grows, Snapchat Joins the Bunch, 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
As Georgia Reopens Its Economy, A Small Coalition of Yoga Studio Owners Remain Closed, Yoga Journal
After Years of Financial Struggles, YogaWorks to Permanently Close in New York, Yoga Journal
Yoga Studios and Festivals Change Schedules, Protocol Because of Coronavirus, Yoga Journal
It’s Hip to Be Sober, Wanderlust Journal
The 5 Obstacles That Keep Us From Knowing Ourselves, Wanderlust Journal
12 Rockstar Yogis Who Are Leading the Body Positivity Movement, mindbodygreen
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
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 WRITING
Is Natural Wine Healthier Than Regular Wine?, Healthline
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
Hurricane Dorian Could Cause Catastrophic Flooding in Eastern NC, Home to Hog and Pork Farms, INDY Week
Hemp Could Provide an Off-Ramp for North Carolina’s Struggling Tobacco Farmers, INDY Week
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