Ashley Broadwater

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Freelance journ @HuffPost @ParadeMagazine @Shape_Magazine @Yahoo @PopSugar @MensHealthMag @IAmWellAndGood @Medium etc + future therapist! (she/her)

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This Common Over-the-Counter Medication May Harm Brain Health, Doctors Say-Do You Take It?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ashley Broadwater

This Common Over-the-Counter Medication May Harm Brain Health, Doctors Say—Do You Take It? originally appeared on Parade. I don’t know about you, but when I conceptualize over-the-counter medications, I think they're generally safe for people to take. They don’t require a prescription, people take them often, and the list goes on. To some degree, that’s true. But it’s important to know that over-the-counter (OTC) medication is still medication; it's still going to have side effects and interactions.
This Over-the-Counter Medication Could Harm Brain Health

1 week ago | parade.com | Ashley Broadwater

I don’t know about you, but when I conceptualize over-the-counter medications, I think they're generally safe for people to take. They don’t require a prescription, people take them often, and the list goes on. To some degree, that’s true. But it’s important to know that over-the-counter (OTC) medication is still medication; it's still going to have side effects and interactions.
6 Subtle 'Dry Begging' Phrases People Use To Manipulate Others, Psychologists Warn

1 week ago | aol.com | Ashley Broadwater

6 Subtle 'Dry Begging' Phrases People Use To Manipulate Others, Psychologists Warn originally appeared on Parade. Has someone ever asked you for something in a way that didn’t feel right? Maybe you felt manipulated, or even just uncomfortable. You didn’t know how to respond, or you felt as though you were about to be dragged into doing something you didn’t want to. If so, you’re not alone.
Dry Begging: Examples, What It Is, Psychologists Explain

1 week ago | parade.com | Ashley Broadwater

Has someone ever asked you for something in a way that didn’t feel right? Maybe you felt manipulated, or even just uncomfortable. You didn’t know how to respond, or you felt as though you were about to be dragged into doing something you didn’t want to. If so, you’re not alone. Whether a person is trying to manipulate you or not, and whether it’s malicious or not, I imagine many of us have experienced this.
6 Subtle 'Dry Begging' Phrases People Use To Manipulate Others, Psychologists Warn

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ashley Broadwater

2 hours agoGeoffrey Hinton, called the "Godfather of AI" due to his pioneering work on AI, says some fields face a heavier risk of replacement due to automation. The "Godfather of AI" says that some fields are safer than others when it comes to being replaced by AI. Geoffrey Hinton, 78, is often referred to as …
8 Small Habits That Can Help Women Over 50 Feel Less Alone

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Ashley Broadwater

8 Small Habits That Can Help Women Over 50 Feel Less Alone originally appeared on Parade. Over a third of adults between the ages of 50 and 80 feel lonely, according to a 2024 national study in JAMA. More specifically, they feel a lack of companionship “some of the time” or “often.” Many women over 50 struggle with loneliness too, for many reasons. They may be experiencing a role change after the loss of a spouse or after their children move out.
8 Small Habits That Can Help Women Over 50 Feel Less Alone

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ashley Broadwater

8 Small Habits That Can Help Women Over 50 Feel Less Alone originally appeared on Parade. Over a third of adults between the ages of 50 and 80 feel lonely, according to a 2024 national study in JAMA. More specifically, they feel a lack of companionship “some of the time” or “often.” Many women over 50 struggle with loneliness too, for many reasons. They may be experiencing a role change after the loss of a spouse or after their children move out.
How To Feel Less Alone as a Woman Over 50, Therapist Explains

2 weeks ago | parade.com | Ashley Broadwater

Over a third of adults between the ages of 50 and 80 feel lonely, according to a 2024 national study in JAMA. More specifically, they feel a lack of companionship “some of the time” or “often.” Many women over 50 struggle with loneliness too, for many reasons. They may be experiencing a role change after the loss of a spouse or after their children move out. They may have free time they aren’t used to after retiring, or find that their friends don’t have as much time to hang out.
Here's What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries Every Day

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ashley Broadwater

Here's What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries Every Day originally appeared on Parade. The nutritional advice to eat fruit daily is pretty commonplace, but are all fruits created equal? We'll say this: Different fruits have different health benefits, so it’s probably best to consider your health goals when picking a few out. For example, if heart health is a concern, particularly lowering blood pressure, blueberries may be the fruit to add to your grocery list.
What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries

2 weeks ago | parade.com | Ashley Broadwater

The nutritional advice to eat fruit daily is pretty commonplace, but are all fruits created equal? We'll say this: Different fruits have different health benefits, so it’s probably best to consider your health goals when picking a few out. For example, if heart health is a concern, particularly lowering blood pressure, blueberries may be the fruit to add to your grocery list.

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13 Jun 25

An easy (and tasty) fix for lowering blood pressure: eating blueberries! More in my article for @ParadeMagazine: https://t.co/M71JUAyqh3

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11 Jun 25

Want to spot a high-level gaslighter? For a @ParadeMagazine story, I asked psychologists to share the common habits. https://t.co/5DXRtVY2Zb

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11 Jun 25

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Articles

This Common Over-the-Counter Medication May Harm Brain Health, Doctors Say-Do You Take It?

This Over-the-Counter Medication Could Harm Brain Health

6 Subtle 'Dry Begging' Phrases People Use To Manipulate Others, Psychologists Warn

Dry Begging: Examples, What It Is, Psychologists Explain

6 Subtle 'Dry Begging' Phrases People Use To Manipulate Others, Psychologists Warn

8 Small Habits That Can Help Women Over 50 Feel Less Alone

8 Small Habits That Can Help Women Over 50 Feel Less Alone

How To Feel Less Alone as a Woman Over 50, Therapist Explains

Here's What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries Every Day

What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries

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