Agnes Erickson
Expertise
Health & Wellness, New Recipe Conqueror, Alaskan Malamute Owner, Wannabe Knitter, Remote Cultures Enthusiast,
- Agnes is an active participant in local marathons and her town's tennis club.
- When she is not busy competing with herself, she is an energetic and vocal cheerleader for anyone who is currently trying to conquer a personal fitness goal.
- Agnes's kitchen is flooded with cookbooks for vegetarians (even though she is not one) and classics she has inherited from her Swedish ancestors. Running may clear her mind, but cooking is the activity that clutters it in the best way. She is a strong believer in colorful meals and is committed to reporting the latest and most daring dieting trends.
Experience
Agnes is a regular contributor to both Health Digest and The List. As a keen spectator of pop culture and entertainment, it makes her giddy every time she gets to develop a story about what or who is currently in the spotlight. She is a huge follower of all things health and wellness and enjoys getting to dive into this subject through her writing. When not contributing to all of the exciting news Static Media is posting, she works as journalist for the Norwegian edition of The Local, and as a content writer for the beauty and wellness brand, Byrdie.
Education
Agnes has a Bachelor's in Communications from Hope College. She has also studied Norwegian at the University of Oslo and just finished a course with Solutions Journalism on migration reporting. She is also a regular participant of The Writing Salon's Round Robin classes.
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Stories By Agnes Erickson
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White Claw is a popular adult beverage, also known as a hard seltzer. While it's touted as being better-for-you, we wanted to see how it measured up on sweetness.
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While hair loss is normal, you may have a medical condition for different types of hair loss. Here's what it really means when your hair loss is patchy.
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We associate hangover symptoms with alcohol, but you can also achieve this agonizing combo through exercise. The fitness hangover is real.
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There are plenty of helpful remedies for nursing a hangover, but without question, here's the first thing you should do if you wake up with one.
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The pandemic made us embrace DIY, especially dying our hair at home. But here's the ugly truth about what's really in boxed hair dyes.
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It's no secret that some people can enjoy and tolerate spicy foods more than others, but here's the real reason not everyone can handle spicy food.
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Postpartum depression has been scientifically studied and documented in new mothers, but is it real for men to experience this mental condition too?
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Many of us wake up with puffy face in the morning, and unless we have an underlying medical condition, there are some things we can do to avoid causing it.
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While face yoga, the latest trend in self-care and wellness, seems to have a calming effect on a person, can it help prevent wrinkles?
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Many people suffer from gluten intolerance or sensitivity, but is this condition something that can happen to anyone later in life?
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Our lymph nodes are a part of our lymphatic system. Their main role is to wash out foreign toxins and balance our fluid levels within the body.
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Some added depth or a dramatic semi-permanent line can give your eyes the attention they deserve, but how safe is it to try tattoo eyeliner?
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NFL living legend Tom Brady's athletic ability and accomplishments in the world of sports are impressive but think twice before trying his TB12 diet.
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Eating small, healthy portions throughout the day has been touted as beneficial to losing weight, but you might gain weight when following that diet regimen.
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The reasons many of us develop a headache are so broad, it could be hard to find a place to put the blame. Could a spicy dinner be the culprit?
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Pregnancy can bring both the best of times and the worst of times, the latter of which may include preeclampsia. What could cause this condition?
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Aloe comes from nature and is a soothing ingredient by nature. The skin healing plant is generally well tolerated on all types of skin.
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If you're smart about bedtime snacking you can maintain good health, but eating fatty cuts of meat or spicy, or sugary foods late at night can disrupt sleep.
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Dairy food is packed with vitamins and minerals, but it may not be all good for you. There may be a real reason why dairy is aging you quicker.
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There is no genetic basis for depression, which affects millions of people throughout the world, and has varying causes.
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Our fingernails may be a good indicator of overall health. So if this happens to your fingernails, you might not be getting enough protein.
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If you have mild to severe tooth pain, you may be tempted to drink whiskey if you can't get to a dentist immediately. But can whiskey really help a toothache?
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Often, it is important to wash off germs, but before you get too scrub-happy, there are a few foods that should avoid the kitchen sink during the prep phase.
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Our kidneys are often overlooked, but if you have a kidney infection, the last thing you want to do is overlook the signs or fail to get treatment.
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Stretching right before bed can lower your stress levels, help you fall asleep faster, and improve your sleep quality.
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Once a virus enters your system, it goes through an incubation period. During this time, it is unlikely that symptoms will present themselves.
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It's hard to believe you may be brushing your hair wrong, but if you're guilty of these common mistakes, your poor tresses are likely paying the price.