Beth Bradford
School
James Madison University, University Of Alabama
Expertise
Fitness, Yoga, Healthy Aging
- As a lifelong athlete, Beth completed two Ironman triathlons, four marathons, and seven figure bodybuilding competitions.
- She's been practicing yoga for 25 years and is a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance.
- She scours through the latest research on how exercise, nutrition, and stress management helps with healthy aging.
Experience
Beth joined the Health Digest writing team in 2022. Before that, she worked as a television news photojournalist for 10 years before she attended graduate school. She taught news writing and media production for more than 20 years at the college level. She's conducted experimental and survey research on the effects of media on mental health. She's taught yoga since 2015 and produces guided meditations for Insight Timer.
Education
Beth earned her Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of Alabama.
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Stories By Beth Bradford
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Eggs are a delicious breakfast favorite. But if you're suffering from this medical condition, you may need to skip your morning sunny-side-up for a bit.
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Being the first meal of the day, it makes sense to want breakfast to be energy-boosting and tasty. But if you're a man over the age of 50, avoid this treat.
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Celery is one of those rare vegetables that many consider to be tasty enough to snack on. And as it turns out, doing so on the daily has an unexpected effect.
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If you love cashews and enjoy eating them everyday, their are several things that can happen in your gut. Here are a few things you should know.
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Do you have high blood pressure? Scientists say that this tasty Italian herb contains minerals and compounds that may be able to help lower blood pressure.
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Calcium plays many roles throughough your body. Here's what happens to your blood pressure if you don't get enough of this important mineral.
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If you frequently eat these two popular breakfast foods together, it could be having an effect on your body. We'll take a deeper look at the science.
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Do you have good posture or do you tend to slouch over? Slouching can have several effects on your health, including this one particular effect on how you poop.
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According to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a medical consultation following a health scare revealed that a parasite ate a part of his brain. Does this really happen?
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According to a TikTok user, eating two pieces of dragon fruit should be enough to make you go to the bathroom immediately. But does this trick really work?
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As the adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And for men, this unexpected exercise can help prevent symptoms of prostate cancer.
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Managing your high blood pressure can be challenging if you're unwilling to make changes to your diet. A quick solution is to start consuming this dried fruit.
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Kidney stones might develop if you have a lot of concentrated minerals in your urine. Will calciuim-rich foods like cheese affect your risk of kidney stones?
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There's a lot of misinformation out there about eggs, leaving many to wonder just how healthy this breakfast favorite is. A dietitian sets the record straight.
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The dietary benefits of peanut butter are due to the vitamins and minerals in the popular spread. But what are its possible anti-inflammatory effects?
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To decrease your heart disease risk, you need to keep your cholesterol levels in check. A doctor shares short-term and long-term strategies in this interview.
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Many people with high blood pressure aren't aware of their condition because it often doesn't have symptoms. If your fingers look like this, it could be a sign.
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While many protein bars highlight the large amount of protein that they contain, are they really a healthy choice when it comes to your cholesterol?
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Every once in a while, your mind and body can be too wound up for bed. When this happens, a handful of cashews could help you sleep. Here's why.
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TikTok's "rock-paper-scissors eat" challenge has people battling it out for who will eat and who will run. However, this challenge could come with side effects.
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More often than not, the body provides clues about what's wrong with it. For example, high cholesterol may lead to your knuckles developing this peculiar trait.
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The connection between waking up in the middle of the night and blood pressure might not be obvious at first. But interrupted sleep can point to bigger issues.
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When we think about practices that improve men's health, yoga isn't exactly at the top of the list. However, research shows that it has an unexpected benefit.
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Cashews make a great snack because of their satiating protein and fats. They also contains nutrients that may help protect you from this common type of disease.
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High blood pressure should be dealt with as quickly as possible, with long-term improvement in mind. This unexpected beverage can help in that area.
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Eating nuts can reduce your risk of heart disease, but cashews don't carry this claim. If you eat them every day what will happen to your cholesterol levels?
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When you eliminate fruit from your diet, it can have serious consequences for your body. It can also have a surprising impact on your blood pressure.