Brenda Kearns
Writer at Freelance
I'm a freelance health writer for A360Media. I'm also hopelessly immature, so I spend my free time writing humor, romantic comedies and books for kids!
Articles
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1 week ago |
womansworld.com | Brenda Kearns |Melissa Gotthardt
We all know that keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range (below 120/80 mmHg) is crucial for heart health—after all, high blood pressure is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. But maintaining healthy blood pressure doesn’t just protect your heart. It can also reduce your risk of dementia, diabetes and kidney disease. Even more surprising: a study in Hypertension Research found that reducing elevated blood pressure may cut the risk of hearing loss by up to 47 percent.
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1 week ago |
womansworld.com | Brenda Kearns
What could be easier than taking something you do already—like drinking milk or wearing an eye mask to bed—and making a small, simple swap to reap even more health benefits? Research suggests these all-natural tricks help improve your energy, lift your mood, sharpen your focus and age well without the extra effort!5 simple swaps for better health From sipping a different fruit juice to using a certain pen color, studies prove these oh-so-easy tweaks will make your health and happiness soar.
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1 week ago |
firstforwomen.com | Brenda Kearns
Health From gas to bloating to indigestion, we've got you covered Busy schedules and rushed eating can trigger gastrointestinal (GI) pain. Known as the body's "second brain," the gut also reacts strongly to stress, which can disrupt digestion and cause symptoms such as bloating, nausea, heartburn and constipation. We've rounded up the best research-backed tips to soothe stomach pain quickly and naturally.
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3 weeks ago |
womansworld.com | Brenda Kearns
Ready to feel your best this season? These natural spring health boosters can help you make the most of sunny days and blooming skies without the aches, sluggishness or allergy flares that tend to come with the territory. Whether you’re spending more time outside or adjusting to a lighter diet, springtime shifts can leave you feeling off. The good news? Simple remedies like mustard oil massages, relaxing rituals and even sniffing grapefruit can have you feeling vibrant in no time.
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1 month ago |
firstforwomen.com | Courtney Shapiro |Brenda Kearns
A little forgetfulness or trouble focusing is normal as we age, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with these bothersome memory blips. Research shows that small, enjoyable habits woven into your day can slow age-related cognitive decline and improve mental sharpness. From spending a few minutes in nature to dancing to your favorite music, here’s how to improve your cognitive function with science-backed strategies.
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Looking back over my life, I think the thing I’m most proud of is knowing the difference between less and fewer.
Me, sipping an extra-large coffee: "Pleeeease give me the energy I need to get through this day." My extra-large coffee: "May I offer you stomach cramps and diarrhea?”
“Have you considered steroids?” — Me, as a personal trainer