Teach Me
Living With Herpes? What to Know About HSV-1 and HSV-2
Hearing the word herpes can bring up a lot of emotions: fear, embarrassment and even shame. But the truth is, herpes is one of the most common sexually...
Nov 14
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Can GLP-1s Lower or Raise Your Cancer Risk? Here’s What Experts Say
If you’ve struggled to lose weight, chances are you’ve heard about GLP-1 medications: drugs like semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide and dulaglutide....
Nov 13
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Your First MRI: What Happens Before, During and After
Are you scheduled for an MRI scan? Magnetic resonance imaging, or an MRI, can sound intimidating if you’ve never had one. But knowing what to expect can...
Nov 12
Teach Me
Electric Bikes and Scooters Are Popular but Are They Safe?
If you’re out on the road these days, you might notice more people zipping by on electric bikes, scooters and other electric rideables. They’re fun, fast...
Nov 12
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Monk Fruit Sweetener: Is It a Healthy Sugar Substitute?
If you’re on the hunt for a sugar substitute that’s sweet, natural and friendly to your health goals, you’ve probably heard of monk fruit sweetener. It’s...
Nov 11
Teach Me
Tips for Safely Freezing and Defrosting Food
It’s 5 p.m. and dinner time is staring you down. Your children are hangry, the dog is barking and your brain is already exhausted from the day. Figuring...
Nov 10
Teach Me
The Gut-Brain Connection in Kids: How Gut Health Shapes Mood and Learning
When people say, “trust your gut,” they usually mean listening to instinct. But a child’s gut does more than guide feelings. It also affects their health,...
Nov 10
Advise Me
When Can You Safely Go Back to Work or School After the Flu?
You’ve finally stopped shivering. Your head isn’t pounding anymore. And for the first time in days, you can smell your morning coffee again. After battling...
Nov 06
Better Me
Pre-Workout Meals and Snacks to Fuel Your Body Right
You know that feeling when you start a workout and your energy crashes halfway through? Or when your stomach growls louder than your running playlist?...
Nov 05
Better Me
Can Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain? What You Need to Know
If you’ve started taking an antidepressant and noticed the number on the scale creeping up, you’re not alone. Many people are surprised to learn that weight...
Nov 05
Regan Olsson

Regan Olsson

Contributing Writer

Regan Olsson is a freelance writer and editor, who specializes in nonprofit, fundraising and healthcare-related content for both print and digital mediums. Regan has worked in both for-profit and nonprofit industries serving in various marketing communications roles. She has a master’s in health communications and enjoys researching and developing copy that enlightens and empowers others. The mother of two and a proud spouse of a Marine veteran, Regan enjoys traveling with her family, reading mystery novels and sipping margaritas on the beach.