Marygrace Taylor

New Haven

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Health and nutrition writer and recipe developer. Contributing writer for @EatClean.com.

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Articles

Got IBD? Catching COVID May Make RSV More Likely

1 week ago | healthcentral.com | Marygrace Taylor

No one wants to come down with a case of COVID, otherwise healthy or not. But when you have an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you have an additional reason to add to the list: Getting a COVID infection when you have IBD may put you at higher risk for catching another upper respiratory infection like RSV, according to a recent study published in the journal Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology.
Your 10 Biggest Obstacles to IBD Treatment Success

1 week ago | healthcentral.com | Marygrace Taylor

Finding a knowledgeable gastroenterologist who “gets” you. Getting on the right treatment in a timely manner. Steering clear of your triggers as much as possible. If you had to sum up inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) control in three basic steps, those would probably be it. But if you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC), the two major types of IBD, you know that it’s not always that easy.
A Genetic Link Between UC and Atherosclerosis

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Marygrace Taylor

Experts have long known that people with ulcerative colitis have a higher chance for atherosclerosis, or the buildup of fatty plaques on artery walls that can up the odds for a heart attack or stroke. But why the inflammatory bowel disease can impact heart health isn’t well understood. Now, a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports is helping to untangle the relationship.
Fresh vs. Frozen Veggies: Which One Is Healthier?

2 weeks ago | loseit.com | Marygrace Taylor

If you’ve found the frozen veggie aisle at your local supermarket is looking a lot more appealing lately, you’re not alone. With food prices rising, opting for frozen produce can be a way to save on your grocery bill while meeting your weight loss goals. Lose It! Verified SourceU.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. Food Price Outlook, 2025. View Source “Frozen vegetables are incredibly convenient and often more affordable.
Could Pictures of Your Poop Help Monitor Your UC?

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Marygrace Taylor

If you dread going in for regular colonoscopy and giving stool samples to your doctor to keep tabs on your ulcerative colitis, here’s some good news: In the not-too-distant future, much of your UC monitoring might happen at home—by taking pictures of your poop. Yes, really. Researchers in Korea have developed an AI model that analyzes smartphone snapshots of stool to predict UC disease activity.
Improving Communication With Your GI Doctor for IBD

3 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Marygrace Taylor

If you’ve ever walked away from an appointment for your ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease with the sense that you and your gastroenterologist weren’t quite on the same page, you’re not the only one. Miscommunications between people with IBD and their GI doctors happen pretty often, a recent Patient Education and Counseling study shows. These mishaps can be frustrating at best. But worse, they could potentially make it harder to keep your IBD under good control.
Animal vs. Plant-Based Protein: Which One Is Better for Weight Loss?

3 weeks ago | loseit.com | Marygrace Taylor

Protein is a must for healthy, sustainable weight loss: This macronutrient fills you up and keeps you satisfied while helping you build and maintain lean muscle mass. But does it matter whether it comes from animal or plant sources? Plant-based protein sources tend to get the win for cost, sustainability, and convenience (it doesn’t get much easier than opening a can of beans!).
Full Body Scans Show Promising in ID’ing PsA Inflammation

3 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Marygrace Taylor

If you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you know that pinpointing joint inflammation can be an imperfect process, since there’s no single diagnostic test. Now, a new tool may help rheumatologists and their PsA patients catch inflamed joints more easily, and even spot areas of inflammation that were previously hidden, according to a recent study published in the journal Rheumatology.
A Guide To Managing A Migraine Attack

1 month ago | womenshealthmag.com | Marygrace Taylor

For years, Laura could count on having debilitating migraine attacks a handful of times per month without fail. Their frequency would increase during months when she was especially stressed or sleep-deprived, and during her menstrual cycle. These attacks caused intense, throbbing pain on the left side of her head, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and even vomiting. “I was at the point where I felt like I needed to take over-the-counter meds every day in case I got a headache,” Laura says.
How 4 Wellness Experts Own Their Day...Starting With Breakfast

1 month ago | prevention.com | Marygrace Taylor

Your a.m. meal is your first opportunity of the day to power up, giving you the fuel you need to feel your best and navigate your daily to-dos. Wellness experts know this, which is why they’re ultra-intentional about having something nourishing in the morning. Of course, “nourishing” means different things to different people. So we sought inspiration from NOW’s panel of wellness pros, to learn about how they fuel their bodies before heading out the door.