Please click on the links below (or copy and paste the URLs into your browser) to view a few samples of my work. The articles shown here are grouped alphabetically by topic rather than publication date.
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AGING
- “Help your parents adjust to change. As they age, tips for having some of those difficult conversations,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108290307
- “Senior Health: Getting older and better,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20100122/HEALTH/100119003/-1/health/Senior-health–Getting-older-and-better
- “Safety afoot, via GPS, for Alzheimer’s patients,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=201010170306
ALLERGIES
- Symptom Solver: Men’s Health Allergy Center “20 Allergy Symptoms: their causes, symptoms, when to see a doctor,” Men’s Health online http://www.menshealth.com/allergycenter/eyes-dark-circles.php
APPEARANCE
- “So Long, Syringoma: How to Get Rid of Bumps Under the Eyes,” HealthyWoman from Bottom Line http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/natural-remedies/bye-bye-beard-burn?utm_campaign=_BQ1wBXB8vyKYOX
- “Bye-Bye, Beard Burn,” HealthyWoman from Bottom Line http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/natural-remedies/bye-bye-beard-burn?utm_campaign=_BQ1wBXB8vyKYOX
CHILDREN
- “Is Your Child Being Bullied?” USA TODAY Guide To Kids’ Health, Winter 2013. Article: http://www.guampdn.com/article/20130112/LIFESTYLE/301120316/Is-your-child-being-bullied-Parents-need-stay-aware-ready-help Publication: USA TODAY Premium Publications http://onlinestore.usatoday.com/guide-to-kids-health-p16488.aspx
CONSUMER TIPS
- “Are You Missing Out on Everyday Educator Deals?” NEAchieve! newsletter, May 2013, Shopping and Discounts section http://www.neamb.com/shopping-discounts/are-you-missing-everyday-educator-deals.htm
- “Should You DIY or Hire a Pro for Home Improvements?” NEAchieve! newsletter, April 2013, Finance http://www.neamb.com/finance/should-you-diy-or-hire-a-pro.htm
- “Get Sweet Deals on Valentine’s Day Gifts,” NEAchieve! newsletter, February 2013, Shopping and Discounts http://www.neamb.com/shopping-discounts/sweet-deals-on-classic-valentine-gifts.htm
- “For deals worth waiting for, know when to shop,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108010306
- “Challenge your medical bills,” USA WEEKEND Magazine
http://www.usaweekend.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108010306
HEALTH
- “How to fix our public health.” Nine innovative health programs across the country that are making a real difference in people’s health and lives. USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20120217/HEALTH02/302170008/How-fix-our-public-health
- “Know when to use an ice pack or a hot pack,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20110624/HEALTH/306240007/Know-when-use-an-ice-pack-hot-pack?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage
- “New hope for those in pain. Fresh findings about gout may help arthritis sufferers,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20110422/HEALTH/104240304/New-hope-those-pain?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage
- “Help prevent colon cancer – in 2 simple steps,” USA WEEKEND Magazine
- “Got gout? Try more water,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20100326/HEALTH/3280305/-1/health/Got-gout?-Try-more-water
- “3 Keys to Beat Diabetes and Get Healthier,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106130316
HEALTH: ORAL/DENTAL
- “Naturally whiten your teeth with the right diet,” Your Life, USA TODAY http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2011-09-18/Naturally-whiten-your-teeth-with-the-right-diet/50458932/1
- “Kissing and Other Surprising Causes of Cavities,” Bottom Line’s Daily Health News http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/health-a-healing/kissing-and-other-surprising-causes-of-cavities?utm_source=email&utm_medium=SilverpopMailing&utm_campaign=2013-04-30%20DHN%20NL%20CID-0000000965%20remainder&utm_content=&spMailingID=41412667&spUserID=NTE4NTc4OTQyMzgS1&spJobID=186562959&spReportId=MTg2NTYyOTU5S0
HEALTH: PROFILE
- “VIVA: Spirited singer-songwriter Soraya lost her breasts to cancer. Today she works to inspire hope,” USA WEEKEND Magazine (originally published on usaweekend.com/04_issues/040919/040919soraya.html–please use new link shown below)
http://sorayaforever.com/Soraya/Soraya_Article4.html
HEART
- “Target heart rate formula made especially for women,” Your Life, USA TODAY http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2011-09-21/Target-heart-rate-formula-made-especially-for-women/50501680/1
HEART: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
- “New Data from REGARDS Study Shows Southern Foods Increase Stroke Risk,” Afib News & Events http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/456/Southern-fried-foods-sweet-tea-increase-stroke-risk/atrial-fibrillation-stroke
- “Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Success Rate More Than Doubles When Renal Artery Denervation Is Added to Afib Catheter Ablation,” Afib News & Events http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/428/renal-artery-denervation-kidney-procedure-doubles-%20atrial-fibrillation-AF-catheter-ablation-success-rate/afib-hypertension-high-blood-pressure
- “What do we know about Multaq (dronedarone) for Atrial Fibrillation?” StopAfib.org http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/353/What%20we%20have%20learned%20about%20Multaq/dronedarone
- “Experts argue the pros and cons of Multaq (dronedarone) as a treatment for atrial fibrillation,” StopAfib.org, with founder and CEO Mellanie True Hills http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/353/What%20we%20have%20learned%20about%20Multaq/dronedarone
- “Gene Test Improves Use of Coumadin (warfarin) for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation,” StopAfib.org http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/247/genetic%20testing%20improves%20Coumadin%20%28warfarin%29%20use/gene%20test%20helps%20atrial%20fibrillation%20stroke%20prevention
- “Psoriasis Raises Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke,” StopAfib.org http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/246/Psoriasis%20raises%20atrial%20fibrillation%20and%20stroke%20risk/inflammation%20and%20afib
- “Where Are The Biggest Risks in the U.S. for Atrial Fibrillation Hospitalizations and Strokes?” StopAfib.org, with founder and CEO Mellanie True Hills http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/253/CDC%20Medicare%20atrial%20fibrillation%20hospitalization%20map/stroke%20risk
- “Women with Atrial Fibrillation Less Likely to Get Catheter Ablation Than Men – And Have More Complications,” StopAfib.org, with founder and CEO Mellanie True Hills http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/248/women%20with%20atrial%20fibrillation%20less%20likely%20to%20get%20catheter%20ablation%20treatment/worse%20results
- “New ‘HAS-BLED’ Tool Identifies Risk for Those with Atrial Fibrillation at Risk for Bleeding from Coumadin or Warfarin,” StopAfib.org, with founder and CEO Mellanie True Hills http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/252/CHADS2%20and%20HAS-BLED%20assess%20%20Coumadin%20bleeding%20risk%20in%20atrial%20fibrillation/warfarin%20anticoagulant
- “Racial and Regional Disparities in Awareness and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation,” StopAfib.org, with founder and CEO Mellanie True Hills http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/251/African%20Americans%20and%20atrial%20fibrillation/stroke%20incidence%20in%20blacks%20in%20southeast%20US
INTERNET
- “You’ve got #:&! email — Get control of your email. And get a life!” Women’s Health http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/organize-your-email
MEDICINE
- “Evidence-Based Medicine,” Doctor’s Digest http://www.doctorsdigest.net/issue/0301.php
MISCELLANEOUS
- “Beat These 8 Common Bad Habits,” NEAchieve! newsletter, July 2013, Health Discounts section http://www.neamb.com/shopping-discounts/beat-these-8-common-bad-habits.htm
NUTRITION
- “Say Yay for Whey And Lose Weight,” HealthyWoman from Bottom Line http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/diet-a-exercise/say-yay-for-whey-and-lose-weight?utm_campaign=_BQu1EaB8vdScJA
- “10 Super Foods to Fight Diabetes,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20100514/HEALTH02/5160309/10-super-foods-to-fight-diabetes
- “Healthful Holiday Treats – Feel good about splurging on these 5 holiday treats,” Cooking Light magazine Magazine http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/healthful-holiday-treats-00400000035404/
- “Juice Up Your Diet: fruit and vegetable juices for health,” Cooking Light http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/11/cl.antioxidant.juices/
- “Shaking the salt habit: A nutritious diet can help you meet new lower sodium guidelines,” Cooking Light http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/21/sodium.cooking.light/index.html
PEOPLE
- “Born on 9-11: Six children. One birthday,” USA WEEKEND Magazine http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20110909/HOME02/309100005/Born-9-11?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage
SAFETY
- “Safe Water: What to Know,” Men’s Fitness http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/beverages/safe-water-what-know
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