Lauren Wellbank, Washington Post

Lauren Wellbank

Washington Post

Pennsylvania, United States

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  • Prevention Magazine
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Past articles by Lauren:

Add lushness to a small yard or patio with a vertical garden

Growing plants vertically maximizes space, and can also require less maintenance. Here are several ways to do it. → Read More

What Is Middle Age?

How we define middle age might surprise you. Here, experts explain what middle age is and how the concept of it is changing with generations and time. → Read More

How to Get Over a Breakup, According to Mental Health Experts

Mental health professionals explain how to get over a breakup and how long it takes to get over a breakup. Here, find steps to get you closer to closure. → Read More

What Does Eczema Look Like? Eczema Pictures

What does eczema look like? Here, dermatologists explain the different types of eczema and what each looks like. Plus, eczema on different skin tones. → Read More

Abdominal Migraine: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Abdominal migraine involves stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. It does not involve a headache. Common in children, here’s what to know about the type of migraine. → Read More

Migraine Symptoms, Types, and Treatments

Migraine symptoms range from severe headaches to seeing auras to irritability. Here, experts explain the symptoms associated with each migraine stage and type. → Read More

How to Get Rid of Keloids: Home Remedies, Treatments, & Prevention

Get rid of the pesky overgrown scars with these helpful home remedies and treatments. → Read More

Oat Milk vs. Almond Milk: Which Dairy Alternative Is Healthier?

Deciding between oat milk and almond milk? Here, nutritionists explain the differences, benefits, pros and cons, and nutrition of both plant-based milks. → Read More

Prediabetes Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

Prediabetes occurs when you have higher than normal blood sugars, but not high enough to be deemed diabetes. Here, hyperglycemia symptoms and prevention. → Read More

9 Symptoms of Caffeine Withdrawal and How Long It Lasts

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal may include nausea, depression, and insomnia. Experts share how to treat each, the timeline, and how to give up coffee for good. → Read More

Are Your Feet Peeling? Experts Reveal 8 Reasons and Treatments for Peeling Feet

There are plenty of reasons your feet might be flaky. → Read More

What Is Slugging? Experts Discuss the TikTok Trend

Slugging is a super-hydrating K-Beauty trend that originated in South Korea and is now all over Tiktok. It's a way to moisturize by using petroleum jelly. → Read More

10 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

The best mattress for side sleepers is a medium firm option. Sleep experts share the best ones to buy, from hybrid mattresses to memory foam. → Read More

I’m about to deliver a baby in the middle of a pandemic. I’m not panicking — yet.

Every day I look at my growing belly and wonder if we will truly be okay when this is all said and done. → Read More

Motherhood Isn’t a Job, But Here’s My Résumé Anyway

Calling motherhood a job lessens the reality of what it is. However, if it were a job, well, this is what my hilarious résumé would look like. → Read More