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Jessica Migala

Jessica Migala

Jessica Migala is a freelance health and fitness writer with more than a decade experience reporting on wellness trends and research. She's contributed to Health, Men's Health, Family Circle, Woman's Day, and O, The Oprah Magazine, among other publications. Jessica lives with her husband and two young sons in the Chicago suburbs.
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What Is the 20-20-20 Rule? Here’s How It Can Ease Digital Eye Strain

Screen time isn't going down anytime soon—and your eyes may be paying a price. Here's how the 20-20-20 rule could help.

How Circadian Rhythm Disorders Can Affect Your Sleep

An out-of-sync body clock does more than just leave you sleepy. It can affect your...
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Should You Eat Goji Berries? What to Know About Their Benefits and Nutrition

The sweet-but-tart goji berry is known as a superfruit. Here's what you need to know...
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What are the Health Benefits of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea?

Fans of red raspberry leaf tea say the earthy-tasting drink can help in pregnancy, shorten...
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Should You Eat Cranberries? The Benefits, Nutrition, and More

With promises of lots of nutrients and antioxidants, there are plenty of reasons cranberries should...

Does Cranberry Juice Help a Urinary Tract Infection?

Urinary tract infections are painful. Cranberry juice may be a home remedy to help prevent...
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Is Covid-19 Giving You Agoraphobia?

Being out in crowds and leaving the safe space of your home may be triggering...
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How Rumination and Obsessive Thoughts Are Linked to Anxiety and Depression

Rumination and obsessive thoughts can send you on a negative spiral where the only place...
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4 Common Types of Anxiety Medications Doctors Prescribe (and Their Side Effects)

One-third of adults may be suffering from mental health problems, like anxiety, right now. Here's...

Waking Up With Anxiety at Night? Here’s What Experts Recommend

Here's a look at the causes, treatments, symptoms, and ways to prevent anxiety at night.

Why Morning Anxiety Is a Thing and What to Do About It

When thoughts and worries hit as soon as your eyes pop open, you may have...

9 Signs of Diabetes in Men that Shouldn’t Be Ignored

More than 86 million American adults have prediabetes—and 90 percent of those people have no...
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Ocular Migraines: The Headache No One Talks About

Seeing spots, flashes, or blurry vision? You may be having an ocular migraine, more accurately...

6 Surprising Signs of Disease Your Skin Can Reveal

Diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea aren't just skin problems. They can have an impact...

12 Sneaky Reasons You’re Having an Acne Breakout

But more importantly: How to stop pesky acne flare-ups.

This Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s

There are around 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, according to the World Health...

10 Home Remedies for Muscle Soreness and Pain

Starting a new workout routine can seem like a daunting task, especially when you know...
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7 Silent Signs of a Herniated Disc You Could Be Ignoring

You may expect that your back is going to hurt, but leg weakness, foot pain,...

10 Signs Your Upper Back Pain Is Serious

Backaches can be an annoyance—or they can sideline you for days. Here's how to tell...
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42 Strange Symptoms That Can Signal a Serious Disease

So often your lumps, bumps, rashes, and red spots are harmless. Occasionally, they're a sign...

9 Secrets Your Vaginal Discharge Is Trying to Tell You

All that moisture is normal, but sometimes changes in odor, color, and consistency can be...

Uterine Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

It's the fourth most common cancer in women—but it's usually treatable. Here's how to recognize...

30 Simple Things You Can Do Daily to Boost Your Bones

Building a strong skeleton happens all day. From the best ways to exercise to the...

13 Things Gynecologists Wish You Knew About Yeast Infections

Three out of four women will get saddled with this itchy condition at some point....

10 Foods Your Vagina Needs You To Eat

What you eat affects your body from head to toe, and that includes your vagina....