Eileen Conroy
School
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The College Of Saint Rose
Expertise
Mental & Emotional Health, Beauty & Skincare, Personal Development
- As a fitness and yoga enthusiast, Eileen enjoys finding new ways to make exercise feel fun.
- One of her favorite professional projects involved writing and recording meditations for multiple personal development courses specializing in areas such as stress management and overcoming grief.
- Eileen believes that focusing on your mental health is just as important as focusing on your physical health which is why she dedicates time each day to practicing meditation and mindfulness.
Experience
After years of working in the education and mental health sectors, Eileen decided to turn her passion for health and wellness into a career. She joined Static Media in 2022 as a writer for Health Digest and soon moved into an editing role. Eileen has been featured on a variety of mental health, personal development, and wellness websites, including Find-A-Therapist, Psych Central, and The Mighty.
Education
Eileen has a bachelor's degree in communications from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master's degree in educational psychology from The College of Saint Rose. She is also a certified meditation instructor.
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Stories By Eileen Conroy
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While Paxlovid has been shown to have incredible results in reducing the severity of COVID-19 symptoms, there are certain limitations to its power.
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Stress can creep into our lives at any point in time, but this is all the more true when you are pregnant. Can it impact your baby?
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As if symptoms of COVID-19 weren't rough enough on your health, up to 30% of people end up with long COVID. What treatments are being tested for these people?
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If you aren't hitting your running goals as quickly as you would like, be patient with yourself — this may be due to your genetic makeup.
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People who have experienced trauma and PTSD may need other forms of treatment to cope. Here's how EMDR can help treat these mental health conditions.
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Although measles is preventable, experts are warning of the potential for massive outbreaks. Millions of children are not receiving their routine vaccinations.
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Aphasia can interrupt someone's ability to communicate. Here are tips on how to effectively communicate with someone who has aphasia.
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While antibiotics are effective, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 out of every 3 prescriptions for antibiotics is not necessary.
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While COVID-19 vaccines have not yet been approved for children under 5, the FDA just announced an approved treatment for this younger age group.
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Many people in the U.S. are stocking up on at-home COVID test kits. Here is how to store at-home COVID tests for accurate results.
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There are days when you avoid hitting the sack at your intended nightly time. Here are tips on how to stop bedtime procrastination.
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E-cigarette use is associated with negative effects on mental and physical health. New research now finds that one vape flavor may pose additional health risks.
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There have been questions and mixed messages around who should be getting a second COVID-19 booster shot and when to get them. Here's the latest guidance.
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New research finds that legal access to marijuana lowers prescription drug use for pain, anxiety, and more. Here's what you need to know.
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Recent research suggests adults may want to pay particular attention to certain forms of packaging when it comes to protecting kids from edibles.
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The rights of trans youth are under attack. Here's the latest about Alabama's new law criminalizing gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth.
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Zinc is an important mineral that helps your body function and thrive. But should you take it at a certain time of day to maximize its efficiency?
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While vaccines are the best way to COVID-19 infection, there are other treatments. Here's why one treatment against COVID-19 remains unused in hospitals.
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A startling new study has just come out reporting that even though teen drug use is at an all-time low, overdose rates are increasing.
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Cancel culture is when a person or business acts in a way that is deemed offensive, therefore causing them to lose public support.
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Even though nothing beats a good night's sleep, there are a few ways you can recharge your mind and body if you are in need of rest but aren't able to sleep.
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The average life expectancy within a country tends to ebb and flow depending on what is happening with its citizens. In the US, it continues to decline.
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Medical marijuana has been an increasingly popular way of treating and easing a number of medical ailments. Here is how it affects your brain.
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Are puppy dog eyes actually a manipulation tactic? New research indicates that your puppy knows how to get what they want from you.
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To keep your hormones balanced, there are three simple practices you can incorporate into your day that will leave your mind and body feeling happy and healthy.
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A new reports shows why American women are more likely to die from preventable pregnancy complications. Here's what you need to know.
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While there are obvious behaviors pregnant women should avoid doing, here's why you should never get in a hot tub while pregnant.