When someone you love is struggling with addiction or making unhealthy choices, it can be hard to know how to help. Are you setting a boundary or practicing...
Have you ever spotted a small, round bump near the end of your finger, maybe right next to your fingernail? It could be a myxoid cyst, also called a mucous...
When someone has a brain injury, everything changes. And those changes don’t only affect the person who’s recovering. They affect everyone who cares about...
Your spine is built for movement. When your back or neck hurts, even simple things like turning your head or bending over can be a challenge. Sometimes,...
You’re probably familiar with Benadryl® - it’s a common over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. You might turn to it regularly if you have allergy or cold symptoms...
Have you ever asked yourself, “What would life be like with less alcohol?” This question is at the heart of the sober curiosity movement. From Sober October...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of women. Many women don’t know they have it because...
If you have diabetes mellitus, you probably already know how important it is to manage your blood sugar (glucose) levels. But you may not know that diabetes...
You probably know that colonoscopies are important for colon cancer screening. But that’s not all they do. A colonoscopy can uncover a range of other conditions...
Are you a knuckle cracker? You might crack your knuckles when you’re bored. You might feel a sense of relief with that pop. You might just like the feeling...
Stephanie Thurrott
Contributing Writer
Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who focuses on health, nutrition and personal growth. She creates content that makes a difference in people’s lives, and learns something new with every article she writes. Her work has appeared in NBC TODAY, Taste of Home and the U Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine. When she’s not writing, you might find her cycling, walking her dog Daisy or creating her own craft cocktails.