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Kiersten Hickman

https://www.kierstenhickman/com
Kiersten Hickman is a journalist and content strategist with a main focus on nutrition, health, and wellness coverage. She holds an MA in Journalism from DePaul University and a Nutrition Science certificate from Stanford Medicine. Her work has been featured in publications including Taste of Home, Reader's Digest, Bustle, Buzzfeed, INSIDER, MSN, Eat This, Not That!, and more.
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Can Allergies Make You Cough? Here’s What a Doctor Says

Wondering if that cough during allergy season is something more? A licensed allergist has the answer on whether allergies can make you cough.

An MD Lists the 5 Warning Signs You Have Bad Hygiene

It can feel like the only option in life is cut corners when it comes...

Here’s How Many Carbohydrates You Really Need in a Day

Plus, if you're trying to translate the meaning of your nutrition labels, here's how many...

Here’s How Much Fat You Really Need in a Day, with a Nutrition Expert’s Wisdom

You already know "healthy fats" like salmon and olive oil are better for you than...

Here’s How Much Fiber You Really Need in a Day

Fiber is essential for a healthy colon, gut and so much more...but research shows almost...

How to Get Rid of Allergies, According to Allergy & Immunology Doctors

Nearly half of Americans have some type of allergy. Are you one of them? Here's...

Here’s How Much Vitamin D Is in One Egg, with a Nutritionist’s Wisdom

There's a savory source of that sunshine vitamin right on your breakfast plate!

Experts Say This Is the Surprising Age When Sexual Fantasizing Peaks

Sex experts explain why women are willing to get friskier as they age.

When Exactly Is Allergy Season?

Not sure when those pesky seasonal allergies are going to hit? An allergist explains the...

These 4 Sleep Behaviors Can Help You Live Longer, Says New Research

New research says almost 10% of premature deaths could be a result of poor sleep....

Can Allergies Cause Fever? An Immunology Doctor Responds

A board-certified immunologist clears the air—turns out, there's only one potential case when allergies cause...

This Old-School Constipation Fix Is Still #1, As Confirmed by Fascinating New Science

A recent nutrition study revealed the intriguing reason prunes for constipation are still a worthy...

I Tried Valerian Root To Help Me Sleep for a Week—Here’s What Happened

When melatonin, ear plugs, and a weighted blanket didn't help this health reporter who sometimes...

Natural Colon Cleanse: 4 Strategies to Try at Home

Before you Google that colonic, a gastroenterologist shares the best ways to cleanse your colon...

3 Best Supplements for Bone Health

A supplements expert shares which vitamins and minerals you need to strengthen bones and joints...

5 Long COVID Symptoms That’ll Help Explain the Way You’re Feeling

Researchers say long COVID symptoms can linger weeks, months or even years after you've been...

Putting This in Your Coffee Could Reduce Inflammation, Says New Study

Taking your coffee just the way you like it could be setting your body up...
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Get Headaches? Try Eating More of This Nutrient

This might have been annoying advice when you were young...but new research shows there's actual...

This Nurturing Activity May Reduce Cancer Risk, New Study Finds

Here's one more reason to anticipate springtime! The cancer-preventing benefit of gardening came down to one...

This Natural Sweetener May Lower Cholesterol and Blood Sugar, New Study Says

There's buzz around a new Canadian study that suggests a particular sweetener might actually benefit you in...

This Is the Best Diet for Your Heart, Says New Report

For once, the Mediterranean diet didn't take the top spot. Nutrition wellness experts say this...

Eating This Can Reduce Your Risk of Early Death, Says New Study

A board-certified cardiologist says choosing foods that could help you live longer isn't nearly as...

7 Best Foods for an Upset Stomach

You've heard of the BRAT diet—but two nutrition specialists share a more thorough list of...

This Weight-Loss Fad May Increase Pain and Inflammation

A recent study found this diet could actually make you hurt in places you never did....

This Type of Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Cancer Spreading, Research States

As if heart health, balanced blood sugar and improved fitness aren't motivating enough, you'll want...