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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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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 restrictive as you might think.

Eating This Every Day May Help Fight Dementia, Says New Study

An apple a day? Quite possibly: research has linked a particular category of foods with...

Eating This Nut May Reduce Heart Disease Risk, New Study Says

Cracking more of this powerful little nut into your diet can be one simple way...

One Major Effect Walking Has on Your Dementia Risk, Says Research

A recent study confirms that a daily walk outside can do your brain a whole...

Here’s How Much Caffeine You Can Really Have in a Day

How much is too much caffeine? Good news—it may not be necessary to give up...

Eating These Foods Can Lead to Premature Death, Says New Study

Hint: it makes up more than half the average American diet.

5 Easy Steps to Reset Your Gut Health, Says a Doctor

With the season of classic over-indulgence soon upon us, a board-certified doctor shares ways to...

This Smart COVID Test Should Be on Your Radar Before the Holidays, a Health Reporter Says

This reporter tried a smart COVID test with thousands of high ratings. The result? "Delightful,"...

Here’s How Much TV May Increase Your Dementia Risk, Says New Study

The study also identified one downtime activity that can help your brain stay sharp.

Gut Inflammation Could Lead to This Nerve-Degenerative Disease, Says New Study

Keeping the ecosystem in your belly happy might have an impact on your risk for...

Here’s Who Is at Greatest Risk for Developing Cancer from Drinking Alcohol

Approximately four percent to 10% of breast cancer cases in the United States are attributed...

Eating This Nut Will Help Your Gut and Reduce Inflammation, New Study Says

This nut is tiny but mighty...and it's a crowd favorite.

Can’t Sleep? A New Study Found This Solution Was More Powerful Than Melatonin

Snuggle up: if you've discovered that your melatonin supplement doesn't always do the job, a...

5 Health Benefits—and Risks—of Period Sex OBGYNs Want You to Know

Doctors share the pleasurable benefits of having period sex—as well as the risks to keep...

5 Silent Signs You’re Being Exposed to Mold

Mold toxicity symptoms mirror symptoms of common health nuisances...but a nationally recognized mold remediator says...

7 Best Ways to Manage Your Fall Allergies, from an East Coast Allergy Specialist

Experiencing fall allergy symptoms? A board-certified East Coast allergist highlights some surprising factors that can...

Here’s How Often You Should Have a Bowel Movement, Says a Gastroenterologist

How frequently you should defecate? A gastroenterology doctor offers a few rules of thumb and...
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Can Masturbating Help You Lose Weight? Here’s What Research Says

Partnered sex is considered a workout, but what about a solo session? We asked an...

Where Does Mold Grow at Home? A Mold Pro’s 7 Surprising Spots

A top mold remediator says those rarely visited damp spaces can "get worse and worse...

A Top Mold Remediator’s 7 Best Tips for Controlling Mold in Your Home

Even if you've never experienced a natural disaster, many homes contain mold spores. Here's how...

Do Statins Work for Everybody? A UCLA Cardiologist Weighs In

For people with high cholesterol or increased cardiovascular risk, statins seem to be a common...

5 Worst Habits That Cause an Unhealthy Gut

A registered dietitian shares the particular habits that hurt your gut health, and what you...

3 Worst Foods That Cause an Unhealthy Gut, from a Seattle Gastroenterologist

A Seattle-based gastroenterologist shares the three types of foods known to create an unhealthy gut...

Here’s How Many Times You Should Actually Pee in a Day, a Urologist Reveals

Feel like you need to pee more often than you should? A bladder health doctor...

A UCLA Heart Doctor Says the Change in Seasons Can Affect Your Cholesterol

A leading cardiologist says chillier weather commonly causes an interesting health shift. The explanation makes...