Amanda Vining
Location
Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida
School
New York University, Duke University, The University Of Texas At Austin
Expertise
Positive Psychology For Optimizing Wellness, Achieving Personal Fulfillment, Healthy Communication In Relationships
- Amanda self-designed her university degree and thesis research to examine the relationship between the international treaty on children's rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), and the United States, the only member state of the United Nations that has yet to ratify the treaty. Her research and advocacy for universal ratification of the CRC received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to promote global cooperation and protection of children's rights.
- After experiencing a spinal injury as a result of a competitive diving career, Amanda has become an advocate for living life to the fullest while living with chronic pain.
- She grew up in the same community as Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages. Though she learned about the love languages directly from the author, she didn't realize they were a global phenomenon until she moved away for college.
Experience
Amanda has dedicated her career to writing that creates positive impacts and informs readers about the best ways to easily incorporate evidence-based wellness habits into their daily routines. Having started her career in the Correspondence and Press Office within the Office of the First Lady at The White House, Amanda realized that the written word can be used to advocate for the better good of society and that written pieces can make lasting impressions on the recipient. With both of her parents and several siblings working in medicine as doctors, pharmacists, veterinarians, and healthcare administrators, she has always been intimately exposed to wellness through a science-based health lens that takes into consideration the holistic lives of individuals instead of limiting them to a medical chart. Amanda spent several years working in the health and wellness non-profit sector, notably with children diagnosed with cancers and blood disorders. During that time, she expanded her academic studies in child development to include methods for developing and maintaining wellness while experiencing a chronic illness, and for caregivers whose mental health is often overlooked. Living with a sports-related spinal injury and associated chronic pain, Amanda has focused her journalism career on writing pieces about health and wellness habits that she personally incorporates into her own life and can confidently report with firsthand knowledge.
Education
Amanda has a bachelor's degree in Human Rights of the Child, which she designed around the international treaty Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), from The University of Texas at Austin. Her graduate studies have been conducted at Duke University and New York University, in Non-Profit Management and Journalism, respectively.
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Stories By Amanda Vining
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With daily responsibilities and activities, the times adults go to bed vary. Here's what researchers (and Health Digest readers) say is the best time for bed.
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Maybe you've heard of a stricture, or perhaps it's a new term. In the realm of medical conditions, it's used to describe a variety of issues and diagnoses.
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Thinking of DIYing a brighter smile? An exclusive Health Digest survey has discovered the ways that people prefer to whiten their teeth at home.
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Suddenly noticing a yellow-green color change in your vaginal discharge may lead to instant panic. However, being informed can let you know what's going on.
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Preparing for surgery can be a confusing experience, especially if you don't know what to expect. Luckily, there are a few tasks that can ease the hesitation.
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Both the female and male anatomy contain nipples that are susceptible to bleeding. Luckily, knowing the source of the bleeding can help determine treatment.
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For over a decade, Oprah Winfrey has been vocal about her experience with Hashimoto's disease, a condition that has left her experiencing a number of symptoms.
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For most people, finding a bump around the nipples can be alarming at first. However, there are certain causes as to why they emerge in the area.
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For some, anal sex can lead to dealing with undesirable effects, including bacterial infections and skin irritations. But can this involve colon cancer?
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Whether creamy or crunchy, peanut butter is a delicious staple in many pantries. You could just eat the yummy spread by the spoonful -- but should you?
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Scratching can usually relieve an itch. But, if you have neuropathic itching, this may not work. Here's what you can do to treat neuropathic itch.
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When your skin itches, a good scratch can often make the discomfort go away. However, with neuropathic itching this may not work. Here's what causes it.
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When it comes to fertility treatments there can be lots of confusing terminologies, such as in vitro versus in vivo. Here's what to know about the differences.
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Actress and model Cara Delevingne has become a sexual health advocate with a new project addressing the gender climax gap. Here's what we know.
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The experience of having a rainbow baby can take an emotional rollercoaster on you physically and mentally. Therefore, it's best to be aware of what it is.
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Being bloated can feel uncomfortable or become extremely painful. The good news is that there are several natural ways to relieve painful bloating.
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When you have a stress fracture, there are certain types of exercises you can do to stay in shape, that is, with your doctor's permission, of course.
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If you're one to feel insecure about the appearance of your nails due to nail pitting, there are simple ways to treat the condition at home.
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Simultaneously having a migraine and an intense stomach ache may sound like a nightmare, but luckily, there are ways to manage these coinciding conditions.
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In an exclusive Health Digest survey, we asked participants which scientifically-backed methods they incorporate to decrease the stress they experience.
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Vegetables and whole foods provide many nutrients our bodies need to thrive. But with colon cancer, can a vegan diet help protect you or work against you?
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Determining whether your pain is stemming from your teeth or your gums is the first step in discerning what has gone awry and how to treat it.
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When you use the bathroom, you may notice changes in your stool, including a greasy appearance. This may have something to do with the intake of certain foods.
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Actress Kirstie Alley passed away at 71 from colon cancer and her death has doctors issuing an important warning. Read on to find out what you should know.
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Pinworm eggs tend to hide and spread to anything a person touches. Luckily, there are some easy hygiene habits that can help prevent pinworms.
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In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. Simran Malhotra, MD, a triple board-certified physician, to learn what dying people want you to realize.
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If you regularly feel anxiety, you may find yourself worrying about a plethora of things. But do you need to worry about anxiety causing atrial fibrillation?