Kristine Gasbarre

Krissy is the senior editor leading content for TheHealthy.com and “The Healthy” section of Reader’s Digest magazine. For two decades she has worked in digital media, books, and magazines and is a #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling ghostwriter. Her work has been featured in Reader’s Digest, People, the New York Times, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Sirius/XM Oprah Radio, and more. With degrees in psychology and cultural media studies, she assisted with a clinical research project at the Cleveland Clinic and is a certified group fitness instructor, the owner of two irresistible rescued dogs, and the partner of a physician leader in healthcare quality who is also a stage IV lymphoma survivor.

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Ashton Kutcher’s Vasculitis: What Caused It, and Can It Be Cured? A Harvard Doctor’s Take

Ashton Kutcher said his blood vessel issue affected his vision, equilibrium, and more.

Here’s Why You Get Headaches from Exercise—with 3 Doctors’ Tips for Relief

Exercise is often listed as a migraine preventative—but when this writer suffered severe headaches from...

‘It’s OK to Slow Down’: The Story Behind TikTok’s Plant-Growing Guru, @Creative_Explained

This fan-favorite influencer with 6 million followers shares how nature restored his spirit in tough...

This Is the Healthiest Type of Fizzy Water, Say Doctors (and a Dentist)

Seltzer water, soda water, sparkling water, whatever you call it: is it healthy? Doctors reveal...

Here’s How Long You Should Hold a Yoga Pose, Says a 50-Year Expert

A doctor of rehabilitation who's a devout yogi himself reveals the timespan his research has...

Here’s What ‘Ecotherapy’ Means (Plus Its Awesome Effects on Your Health), from Experts

What is ecotherapy, you ask? Psychology and gardening experts say it may explain one of...

An Allergist Says Seasonal Allergies Really Are Worse Than Ever This Year—Here’s Why

Is this allergy season the worst ever? Recent figures suggest 50 million Americans are suffering...

‘I’m an Eye Doctor. Here’s Why You Should Consider Smart Contacts’

From allergy relief to night vision and virtual reality prescription lenses, this generation of contacts...

Science Explains Why the Flavor Makes Menthol Cigarettes More Addictive

Plus, how manufacturers create the minty effect of menthol cigarettes.

How to Prevent Kidney Failure: A Kidney Doctor on a Condition Affecting 37 Million Americans

The CDC has suggested that 96 percent of people with early-stage kidney disease don't even...

Healing My Gut with Probiotics Relieved My Depression: I Tried It

Her young daughter's headaches led this worried mom to follow a doctor's dietary advice, which...

How to Relax: 10 Proven Strategies to Soothe You Right This Minute, from Psychology Experts

Don't know how to relax? "Toxic productivity" is a common problem. Psychology experts explain how—and why—to...

Brooke Shields Exclusive: Her 4 Wellness Must-Haves and the “Extraordinary” Privilege of Aging

Icon Shields, 56, opens up about focusing on what really matters these days.

A Dietitian Just Shared the Actual Reason Bananas Are an Ideal Workout Food

Plus, a chef shares the banana-eating hack we bet you've never tried!

Research Says This One Goal Will Motivate You to Exercise—and It’s Not Weight Loss

Plus, a yoga teacher-dietitian lists six questions to help you focus less on the way...

Bananas for a Good Night’s Sleep? Research Has Found It’s the Perfect Nighttime Snack

You’ve tried soothing herbal teas, calming lavender scents, and strict no-screen time in an effort...

Here’s What Virology Experts Think About Dropped Masks on Public Transport as New Variants Spread

This week, a federal judge ruled that masks can no longer be mandated on public...

Does Yoga Strengthen Your Bones? An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Answer Might Surprise You

Many weight-bearing workouts have been demonstrated as excellent for long-term bone health. So can yoga poses,...

5 Ways Stress-Eating Impacts Your Gut Health, Mood, and More, Say Eating Psychology Specialists

Indulging in a massive comfort food session might feel like a relaxing outlet in the...

The New Covid ‘Breathalyzer’ Test: Specialists Explain Why It Could Be the Best Covid Test Yet

Last week, the FDA gave partial approval to the first-ever Covid breath test. Now, two...

Allergic to Exercise, You Say? Actually, It’s a Real Condition—Here’s an Immunologist’s Take

What is exercised-induced urticaria? It might sound like an excuse to get out of gym...

How Safe Is Your Produce? Authorities List the 12 Dirtiest—and 15 Cleanest—Fresh Groceries for 2022

Protect yourself from chemicals by following the Environmental Working Group's 2022 insights for safer produce...

Kristine Gasbarre

Ashton Kutcher’s Vasculitis: What Caused It, and Can It Be Cured? A Harvard Doctor’s Take

Here’s How Long You Need to Walk to Lower Your Blood Sugar, New Research Finds

‘Lots of People’ Find Relief in Brittney Griner’s Same Pain Treatment, a UCLA Doctor Says

A Chief of Infectious Disease Just Cleared Up 6 Confusing Monkeypox Questions

Miranda Kerr Just Shared Her 4 Secrets for Gorgeous Skin, Low Inflammation, and Better Digestion

Which Sunscreen Works Better: Spray vs. Lotion? Dermatologists Reveal 5 Rare Sunscreen Facts

Here’s Why You Get Headaches from Exercise—with 3 Doctors’ Tips for Relief

‘It’s OK to Slow Down’: The Story Behind TikTok’s Plant-Growing Guru, @Creative_Explained

This Is the Healthiest Type of Fizzy Water, Say Doctors (and a Dentist)

Here’s How Long You Should Hold a Yoga Pose, Says a 50-Year Expert

Here’s What ‘Ecotherapy’ Means (Plus Its Awesome Effects on Your Health), from Experts

A Bone Health Doctor Just Listed the 12 Best Yoga Poses to Strengthen Bones

‘I Left My Career in the City to Open a Plant Shop—and I’ve Never Been Happier’

The 8 Best Indoor Plants for Mental Health, Say Wellness Experts

An Allergist Says Seasonal Allergies Really Are Worse Than Ever This Year—Here’s Why

‘I’m an Eye Doctor. Here’s Why You Should Consider Smart Contacts’

Science Explains Why the Flavor Makes Menthol Cigarettes More Addictive

How to Prevent Kidney Failure: A Kidney Doctor on a Condition Affecting 37 Million Americans

Healing My Gut with Probiotics Relieved My Depression: I Tried It

How to Relax: 10 Proven Strategies to Soothe You Right This Minute, from Psychology Experts

Brooke Shields Exclusive: Her 4 Wellness Must-Haves and the “Extraordinary” Privilege of Aging

A Dietitian Just Shared the Actual Reason Bananas Are an Ideal Workout Food

Research Says This One Goal Will Motivate You to Exercise—and It’s Not Weight Loss

Bananas for a Good Night’s Sleep? Research Has Found It’s the Perfect Nighttime Snack

Here’s What Virology Experts Think About Dropped Masks on Public Transport as New Variants Spread

Does Yoga Strengthen Your Bones? An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Answer Might Surprise You

5 Ways Stress-Eating Impacts Your Gut Health, Mood, and More, Say Eating Psychology Specialists

The New Covid ‘Breathalyzer’ Test: Specialists Explain Why It Could Be the Best Covid Test Yet

Allergic to Exercise, You Say? Actually, It’s a Real Condition—Here’s an Immunologist’s Take

How Safe Is Your Produce? Authorities List the 12 Dirtiest—and 15 Cleanest—Fresh Groceries for 2022

Kristine Gasbarre

Ashton Kutcher’s Vasculitis: What Caused It, and Can It Be Cured? A Harvard Doctor’s Take

Here’s How Long You Need to Walk to Lower Your Blood Sugar, New Research Finds

‘Lots of People’ Find Relief in Brittney Griner’s Same Pain Treatment, a UCLA Doctor Says

A Chief of Infectious Disease Just Cleared Up 6 Confusing Monkeypox Questions

Miranda Kerr Just Shared Her 4 Secrets for Gorgeous Skin, Low Inflammation, and Better Digestion

Which Sunscreen Works Better: Spray vs. Lotion? Dermatologists Reveal 5 Rare Sunscreen Facts

Here’s Why You Get Headaches from Exercise—with 3 Doctors’ Tips for Relief

‘It’s OK to Slow Down’: The Story Behind TikTok’s Plant-Growing Guru, @Creative_Explained

This Is the Healthiest Type of Fizzy Water, Say Doctors (and a Dentist)

Here’s How Long You Should Hold a Yoga Pose, Says a 50-Year Expert

Here’s What ‘Ecotherapy’ Means (Plus Its Awesome Effects on Your Health), from Experts

A Bone Health Doctor Just Listed the 12 Best Yoga Poses to Strengthen Bones

‘I Left My Career in the City to Open a Plant Shop—and I’ve Never Been Happier’

The 8 Best Indoor Plants for Mental Health, Say Wellness Experts

An Allergist Says Seasonal Allergies Really Are Worse Than Ever This Year—Here’s Why

‘I’m an Eye Doctor. Here’s Why You Should Consider Smart Contacts’

Science Explains Why the Flavor Makes Menthol Cigarettes More Addictive

How to Prevent Kidney Failure: A Kidney Doctor on a Condition Affecting 37 Million Americans

Healing My Gut with Probiotics Relieved My Depression: I Tried It

How to Relax: 10 Proven Strategies to Soothe You Right This Minute, from Psychology Experts

Brooke Shields Exclusive: Her 4 Wellness Must-Haves and the “Extraordinary” Privilege of Aging

A Dietitian Just Shared the Actual Reason Bananas Are an Ideal Workout Food

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Research Says This One Goal Will Motivate You to Exercise—and It’s Not Weight Loss

Bananas for a Good Night’s Sleep? Research Has Found It’s the Perfect Nighttime Snack

Here’s What Virology Experts Think About Dropped Masks on Public Transport as New Variants Spread

Does Yoga Strengthen Your Bones? An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Answer Might Surprise You

5 Ways Stress-Eating Impacts Your Gut Health, Mood, and More, Say Eating Psychology Specialists

The New Covid ‘Breathalyzer’ Test: Specialists Explain Why It Could Be the Best Covid Test Yet

Allergic to Exercise, You Say? Actually, It’s a Real Condition—Here’s an Immunologist’s Take

How Safe Is Your Produce? Authorities List the 12 Dirtiest—and 15 Cleanest—Fresh Groceries for 2022