Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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Science and Health Writer at Freelance

Health and Wellness Writer at Parade Magazine

Freelance health & science writer 🔬🧬 | words in @SciAm @cnn @PopSci @NatGeo and more (she/her) Tweets are my opinions only.

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Articles

3 Ways To Keep Your Gut Healthy, According to a Registered Dietitian

1 week ago | parade.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

If you're looking to improve your health, start with the gut. Over the past decade, tons of research has emerged about how pivotal gut health is when it comes to reducing the risk of disease, helping with brain health and aiding in weight loss. Don't know where to start with healing your gut? It's not as daunting as it sounds, Jessica Dominguez, MPH, RDN, promises. She swears by three daily habits keep her gut in great shape.
What Happens to Your Body if You Shower Every Day

1 week ago | parade.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

I have a confession to make: I don't shower every day. Unless I'm exercising or outside for most of the day, I don't feel "dirty" enough to warrant a rinse. This might seem odd since people often equate cleanliness with taking a shower. Medically speaking, however, it's more hygienic not to shower every day.
Genius Trick To Help Bad Breath, According to Dentists

1 week ago | parade.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

If someone says you have "dragon's breath," they're not making a Game of Thrones reference. It's more likely a (sort of) subtle way of saying you have bad breath and could use a mint ASAP. Morning breath, in particular, can be brutal. That’s because when you sleep, your saliva production decreases. "Saliva helps keep odor-causing bacteria in check.
So, How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

I have a confession to make: I don't shower every day. Unless I'm exercising or outside for most of the day, I don't feel "dirty" enough to warrant a rinse. This might seem odd since people often equate cleanliness with taking a shower. Medically speaking, however, it's more hygienic not to shower every day.
6 Best Ways to Lower Dementia Risk, According to Research

1 week ago | parade.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

If you look up ways to improve your brain health, you'll probably be met with a handful of questionable, not-so-scientific ways to lower dementia risk. And if you keep scrolling, you're bound to find an influencer or article preying on people's fear of cognitive decline and promising quick-fix schemes to save your brain. The truth is that you don't need to buy a celebrity's latest supplement to reverse brain aging or sign up for a masterclass on brain health.
This Common Respiratory Condition Nearly Triples Dying Risk

1 week ago | parade.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

In recent winters, doctors have warned of a potential “tripledemic”—a surge of three major respiratory illnesses at once. One of them is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms in healthy adults. While RSV is most often associated with infants—it's the leading cause of hospitalization in babies under six months—it also poses a serious risk to older adults.
'I've Lived With Migraines My Whole Life—Here's What Helped'

2 weeks ago | parade.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Apr 10, 2025 6:25 AM EDTOfficially, there is no cure for migraines—but yoga instructor Brianna Stahl begs to differ. She attributes a “secret recipe” to warding off these brutal headaches. This anti-migraine cocktail isn't the usual recipe you hear about: staying hydrated, lying in a dark room and taking pain relievers. While these actions can certainly help relieve symptoms, for Stahl, they were temporary fixes. What's the secret? Stahl says it starts with yoga.
Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic May Reduce Dementia Risk, Studies Say

2 weeks ago | parade.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Apr 9, 2025 9:34 AM EDTOzempic may be living up to its reputation as a miracle drug. If you’re not familiar with the GLP-1 agonist, Ozempic was first approved in 2017 as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes —but it skyrocketed in popularity years later thanks to its dramatic weight loss effects. Since then, research has linked the popular weight loss medication to a lower risk of heart attacks, better kidney health and even a reduced risk of developing 10 obesity-related cancers.
Why People Feel ‘Tired but Wired’ After Little Sleep

2 weeks ago | scientificamerican.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A full night’s rest is key for waking up alert and energized for the day. But a wave of social media habitués, across platforms from TikTok to Reddit, have recently boasted a contrarian-tinted trend: avoiding sleep to feel more awake. Many report feeling weirdly wired—and paradoxically more productive—despite snoozing for three to four hours instead of the seven to nine hours most experts recommend for adults.
Ozempic Could Have Powerful Brain-Protecting Benefits

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Ozempic may be living up to its reputation as a miracle drug. If you’re not familiar with the GLP-1 agonist, Ozempic was first approved in 2017 as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes —but it skyrocketed in popularity years later thanks to its dramatic weight loss effects. Since then, research has linked the popular weight loss medication to a lower risk of heart attacks, better kidney health and even a reduced risk of developing 10 obesity-related cancers.