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Amanda MacMillan

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Past:
  • Health magazine
  • SELF Magazine
  • People
  • TIME.com
  • SHAPE magazine

Past articles by Amanda:

19 Healthy Foods To Eat for Breakfast

From eggs to oatmeal, these healthy breakfast staples and mix-ins provide the energy and nutrients you need to start your morning. → Read More

6 Reasons You Can't Stop Coughing

Is your cough caused by a cold virus, post-nasal drip, pneumonia, or something else? Use this guide to determine what's triggering your cough. → Read More

13 Foods That Fight Inflammation

There are plenty of foods that can aid in inflammation reduction. Here are 13 inflammation-fighting foods you can add to your diet. → Read More

Is Staying Up Late Bad for You?

If you're a night owl, you might wonder if it's bad for your body to stay up all night. Here are 12 reasons why staying up late might harm your health. → Read More

9 Things to Do When You Can't Sleep Because Your Mind Is Racing

If anxiety means you can't sleep, you might feel exhausted and even more anxious. These 7 tricks may help you shut your mind off and get some sleep. → Read More

Why It's Time to Stop Casually Calling People 'Schizophrenic' and 'Bipolar'

Experts point out how offensive and harmful this can be to those who actually live with the conditions. → Read More

9 HIIT Treadmill Workouts Will Make Your Indoor Running Way More Fun

Running on the treadmill can be boring, but these HIIT treadmill workouts will add some variety to your indoor running routine while challenging your body. → Read More

The 12 Best Weighted Blankets for Anxiety—and Why You Might Want to Buy One

Research suggests the evenly distributed pressure of a weighted blanket can help with anxiety and insomnia. Here, the weighted blanket benefits for adults, and the 12 best weighted blankets for anxiety, according to customer reviews. → Read More

Can a Straight Woman Really Become a Lesbian Later in Life? The Truth About Sexual Fluidity

Sexual orientation can change throughout a person's life, and sexual fluidity is more common for women than men, according to new research. → Read More

Why Herpes Isn't as Bad as You Think (and a Lot More Common)

Genital herpes has a scary reputation, but it's not as bad as you think—and a lot more common. → Read More

Fetal Tissue Research Facts and Why It's so Controversial

The Trump Administration banned NIH research using fetal tissue from abortions. Get the facts about fetal tissue research and why it’s controversial. → Read More

All Five Stages of Melanoma—Explained by a Dermatologist

Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is divided into 5 stages. → Read More

New York City Is Going to Fine People Who Don't Get the Measles Shot. Is It Ever OK Not to Be Vaccinated?

Is it ever OK not to get vaccinated against measles? Learn more about the legitimate medical contraindications that mean someone should not get the me → Read More

Is Lyme Disease Curable?

The tick-borne illness can be treated with antibiotics, and most people make a full recovery within weeks or months. Learn more about how long Lyme disease lasts and if there's a cure for Lyme. → Read More

Yes, You Can Get Psoriasis on Your Vagina—and It's Ruining People's Relationships

It's possible to have psoriasis around your genitals, including on the vulva, penis, and scrotum. → Read More

11 Things to Know About Pot and Your Health

Research shows that cannabis can be helpful in treating a variety of conditions, from pain to epilepsy to opioid addiction. Learn more about the risks and benefits of using marijuana. → Read More

11 Things to Know About Pot and Your Health

Research shows that cannabis can be helpful in treating a variety of conditions, from pain to epilepsy to opioid addiction. Learn more about the risks and benefits of using marijuana. → Read More

5 Long-Term Health Risks of Going Keto

Health experts are concerned about the long-term effects on the body → Read More

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Gut Health

The bacteria in your stomach may influence all aspects of health, from immunity to anxiety and disease. Here's how to get good gut health. → Read More

Are Nipple Injections Safe? The Science Behind the Kendall Jenner–Inspired 'Designer Nipple' Look

Doctors have said that women are coming to them for nipple injections to get the Kendall Jenner “designer nipple” look. Is this procedure safe? → Read More