Cari Nierenberg has been writing about health and wellness topics for online news outlets and print publications for more than two decades. Her work has been published by Live Science, The Washington Post, WebMD, Scientific American, among others. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Cornell University and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Communication from Boston University.
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Go Outside and Play: Tips to Get Kids MovingWarmer weather and long sunny days are coming. Here are some tips for helping kids to be active.
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Major Depression Might Be Averted by Online Help: StudyPeople with symptoms of depression might be able to prevent developing the full-blown disorder by doing some self-help exercises online, a new study suggests.
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Simple Trick May Improve an Infant's Attention SpanInteractions with parents really do help babies learn to pay attention, a new study finds. Here's how it may work.
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Should You Wear Underwear to Bed?Prefer going Commando at night? Here's what health experts say.
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An Unusual Case of a Bulging EsophagusAbout 50 years after having surgery, a man sought medical help for a rather unusual condition.
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Cellfina: Is There Finally a Procedure to Banish Cellulite?An expensive new procedure claims to get rid of cellulite. Does it work?
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9 Tips for Choosing the Best Bug SprayFind out how to keep those pesky mosquitoes and ticks from feasting on your skin this summer.
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Daily Aspirin Is Most Beneficial in Your 50s, Panel SaysTaking low-dose daily aspirin can lower your risk of heart disease and colon cancer, new recommendations say.
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Posture Pointers: 7 Tips for Breaking Bad HabitsThere are many health benefits to having good posture. Here's a look at tips from experts for improving your form.
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Sit Up Straight! How Good Posture Benefits Your HealthPosture is more than just a function of the way you stand or sit. Bad posture can cause neck or back pain, whereas good posture can help prevent pain and even affect your mental outlook.
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Hepatitis C Deaths Rising in USDeaths from hepatitis C are increasing n the U.S., and the increase is hitting particularly hard among middle-age people, a new study says.
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Do Sit-Stand Desks Improve Workers' Fitness?Sitting down for long periods is linked with several health risks. Can a desk that lets you stand up while you work help?
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Genetic Tests Results: Do They Change Your Behavior?Would you shape up your behavior if you knew you were at higher risk for conditions like heart disease or cancer?
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Birth Date May Influence Child's Risk for ADHD DiagnosisA child's birth date could play a role in determining which kids will be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and subsequently put on medication.
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No Laughs: New Technique Helps Ticklish PatientsFor ticklish people, a routine doctor's exam can lead to lots of squirming and giggling, but now, doctors in England may have come up with an innovative solution to this problem.
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New Test Identifies Kids at High Risk for Ongoing Concussion SymptomsDoctors may have a new way to predict if a child will experience ongoing symptoms.
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Psychosis Plus Pot Could Mean More Hospital TimePeople with psychiatric disorders who also use marijuana may spend more time in the hospital for their conditions, a new study from England suggests.
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Happy Events Can Spur 'Broken Heart Syndrome'"Broken heart syndrome" can be triggered by devastating loss or stress. But negative emotions aren't the only trigger, a surprising new study finds.
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Sex Tied to Better Brain Power in Older AgeGetting busy might bring benefits for your brain.
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CrossFit for Kids? Experts Weigh the Benefits and RisksShould kids be doing CrossFit?
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Zika Virus Linked to Guillain-Barré in New StudyNew evidence suggests that the Zika virus may indeed be a cause of the rare neurological problem Guillain-Barré sydrome, which in severe cases can cause muscle paralysis.
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What Caused This Man's Bladder to Be Encased in Calcium?A parasitic worm infection can lead to some pretty unusual effects, a new case report reveals.
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Did You Do Today's Workout? Inside the CrossFit CrazePeople who do CrossFit tend to be fervently loyal to their sport. Why is this?
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Double Trouble: Twins Suffer Heatstroke in Same MarathonTwo men who were identical twins both suffered heatstroke -- on a relatively cool day -- while running in the London Marathon. It was more than a coincidence.
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