Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Pennsylvania

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Articles

Future-proof your body: Beginner biohacks that could add years

4 days ago | stacker.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

If you’ve paid attention to health and wellness culture, you’ve likely encountered the word “biohacking” at least once. The term can mean different things to different people, but the gist is this: Making small but strategic tweaks to your health to help you live a longer, healthier life. For some, “biohacking” is all about tech, with an emphasis on data, wearables like Whoop or the Oura Ring, and specialized equipment like sleep-tracking beds or continuous glucose monitors.
Future-proof your body: Beginner biohacks that could add years

5 days ago | caledonianrecord.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

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6 Major Mistakes Dermatologists Wish You'd Stop Making With Spray Sunscreen

1 week ago | health.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Sunscreen is one of the best defenses against the sun's UV rays, which can cause skin cancer risk. Oscar Wong / Getty ImagesSpray sunscreens may be more convenient and less messy than cream sunscreens, but they’re harder to apply correctly. If misused, sunscreen won’t protect against the sun’s UV rays, which can damage skin and increase skin cancer risk. Dermatologists shared the most common mistakes people make when using spray sunscreen—and how to fix them.
This Diet Could Cut Your Dementia Risk-Even If You Start Later in Life

2 weeks ago | health.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

The MIND diet fuses together the popular Mediterranean and DASH eating plans. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty ImagesIn a new study, the MIND diet was linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, even when adopted later in life. Foods in the MIND diet may lower inflammation and support brain health as you age. Experts say it’s never too late to eat more brain-friendly foods like leafy greens, berries, and fish.
Ecco cosa succede al corpo se mangi i semi di chia tutti i giorni

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Ormai i semi di chia sono un elemento quasi fondamentale della dieta. Questi piccoli semi sono diventati molto popolari negli ultimi anni e per una buona ragione. Sono quanto di più vicino a un superfood nutrizionale si possa pensare. Inoltre, sono abbastanza versatili da poter essere aggiunti a qualsiasi cosa si prepari in cucina. Leggi ancheMa è giusto mangiare semi di chia ogni giorno? Abbiamo chiesto a un dietologo e a un gastroenterologo quanto siano sicuri questi amati semi.
Drinking Coffee May Help You Live Longer and Healthier, Study Finds

3 weeks ago | health.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer |Jani Hall

Drinking coffee regularly could improve cognition and physical function in aging women. Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty ImagesNew research has linked daily coffee consumption with healthy aging in women. For the study, health aging was considered having intact cognitive and physical function and no chronic diseases. However, too much coffee may not have the same effect—and may even be harmful, experts said.
Is It Safe to Eat Chia Seeds Every Day? Here's What Experts Say

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

20 hours agoHe thought he was living healthfully, but when he learned what to tweak, everything changed. AT AGE 45, my LDL (“bad”) cholesterol had spiraled out of control. I was doing everything “right”—for most of my adult life, I’ve maintained mostly 12 to 13 percent body fat, I’ve eaten a plant- and …
Experts Reveal If It's Actually Safe to Eat Chia Seeds Every Day

3 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

By now, chia seeds are a staple in many of our diets. The itty-bitty seeds have become hugely popular over the past few years — and for good reason. They’re about as close as you can get to a nutritional superfood. Plus, they’re versatile enough to be added to virtually anything you’re whipping up in the kitchen: granola, smoothies, pudding, salad dressing, muffins and even chia water. But is it okay to eat chia seeds every single day?
How the WHI Defined 20 Years of Menopause Care

1 month ago | honehealth.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

By now, many women navigating perimenopause or menopause know the headline: In 2002, a study linked hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to an increased risk of breast cancer. Overnight, women abandoned treatment. Doctors stopped prescribing it. Years later, we learned the data had been misinterpreted, but the damage was already done.
Getting a Shingles Vaccine May Also Protect Your Brain and Heart Health, Studies Suggest

1 month ago | health.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty ImagesThe shingles vaccine may protect against more than just the virus, recent research suggests. Studies have linked the shot to a lower risk of dementia and heart issues. Preventing shingles may reduce inflammation that contributes to cognitive and heart health issues, experts explained. A pair of recent studies has found that the shingles vaccine may protect against more than just shingles—it may reduce the risk of dementia and heart issues, too.