
Anna Gora
Anna Gora is a health writer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with nearly 10 years of professional experience. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. She is passionate about empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Latest articles by Anna Gora

How fast does hair grow?
By Anna Gora last updated
The rate at which hair grows depends on many factors, including the person's age, race and diet.

10 common skin conditions
By Anna Gora published
Here's a countdown of 10 common skin conditions, some benign and others life-threatening.

Skin: Facts about the body's largest organ and its functions
By Anna Gora published
The skin is the body's largest organ and performs many vital functions.

What is a brain freeze?
By Anna Gora, Cari Nierenberg published
Brain freeze, or "ice cream headache," is a sudden, stabbing pain in the head caused by eating or drinking something cold.

Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments
By Anna Gora published
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, fatigue and poor sleep.

The 5 most common seasonal allergies
By Anna Gora published
From weed pollen to mold, these are the five most common culprits behind seasonal allergies in the U.S.

What is 'male pattern baldness'?
By Anna Gora published
Male pattern baldness begins at the top of the head and progresses over time.

What is normal blood pressure?
By Anna Gora, Bahar Gholipour last updated
Here's what doctors consider a "normal," elevated or high blood pressure, and how to measure your BP at home.

Why is endometriosis so hard to diagnose?
By Anna Gora published
Endometriosis often has vague symptoms that overlap with other conditions, and there are no non-invasive ways to definitively diagnose the condition.

Bladder: Facts, function and diseases
By Anna Gora last updated
The bladder is a round, bag-like organ that stores urine.

Vasectomy: Procedure, risks and reversal
By Anna Gora published
Half a million men in the United States undergo a vasectomy every year. But how does this procedure work?

Endometriosis: Causes, symptoms and treatments
By Amanda Chan last updated
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects 1 in 10 women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places.

Norovirus: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Marc Lallanilla last updated
Norovirus, or "winter vomiting bug", is an extremely contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness in humans.

Stroke: Symptoms, tests and treatment
By Elizabeth Peterson last updated
Stroke is the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide, and occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is disrupted.

Atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular heart rate. Sometimes, there can be no symptoms.

Don't miss this huge President's Day saving on the Garmin Fenix 6X — now 47% off
By Anna Gora published
Deals Amazon has knocked $352.89 off the Garmin Fenix 6X Sapphire. Snap up this deal while it lasts.

Earfun Air S review
By Anna Gora published
Review Combining high quality sound, functionality and a comfortable fit, the Earfun Air S are one of the best budget earbuds we’ve tested.

Chronic fatigue syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Anna Gora, Elizabeth Peterson last updated
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex, multisystem disease that can often go undiagnosed.

10 unusual phobias that actually exist
By Anna Gora published
These unusual phobias may sound bizarre, but they are real conditions that bring great distress to those who live with them.

What are 'Blue Zones,' and do they really hold the secrets to a longer life?
By Anna Gora published
Blue Zones were proposed as regions with some of the oldest people in the world, though recent studies cast some doubt on the idea. Do these regions still hold insights about longevity?

Long COVID: 3 years on, here's what we know so far
By Anna Gora published
Researchers are beginning to understand some of the potential causes of long COVID and are investigating treatments for the complex condition.

How anxiety affects the body: 5 physical symptoms, according to science
By Anna Gora published
From tension headaches to digestive issues, here’s how anxiety affects the body.

Restless legs syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Anna Gora last updated
Restless legs syndrome is a nervous system condition that causes an intense urge to move the legs.
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