Jennifer Anandanayagam
Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
School
Australian Institute Of Business
Open University Of Sri Lanka
Bishop's College Colombo
Expertise
Mental Health, Relationships, Fitness
- In 2018, Jennifer became the youngest Features Editor and founding member of The Sunday Morning, a national newspaper in Sri Lanka.
- From eating disorders to anxious attachments in relationships, her experience of writing health-related topics has been exhibited on Static Media's The List and Atlantic Canada's SaltWire Network.
- Starting life over in a foreign land (and being married to someone who has IBD) has pushed Jennifer to learn more about relational health, nutrition, and healthy living, three areas she's deeply passionate about.
Experience
Jennifer is a writer and editor with over 16 years of experience in Sri Lanka's print and digital media landscape. She's passionate about people, relationships, mental health, fitness, healthy eating, and travel. She's written for several Sri Lankan publications, including the Daily Mirror, Hi!! Magazine, Pulse Magazine, The Morning, and The Sunday Morning. She joined The List in 2022 as Lifestyle News Writer and made the shift to Health Digest in July 2023 because of her desire to focus more on mental health and relationships. She is also a freelance journalist for Atlantic Canada's premier media network, SaltWire.
Education
Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in social sciences from the Open University of Sri Lanka, and a master's in business administration from the Australian Institute of Business. She completed an introduction to digital journalism course from Reuters and a start writing fiction course from the Open University, U.K.
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Stories By Jennifer Anandanayagam
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Brushing your teeth is something you do every day, maybe even twice a day. Why not double your benefit by doing this easy core exercise at the same time?
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Does milk really make you feel worse if you drink it while you're sick, or does the evidence say otherwise? As it turns out, the answer's a bit complicated.
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It's common knowledge that excessive consumption of salt has been linked to various health conditions. Surprisingly, it could also affect your sex drive.
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Getting food stuck in your esophagus can be frightening, but according to doctors, a quick Coke hack can help the food pass through.
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People become vegetarians for a lot of reasons, and one of them could be genetics. Here's why vegetarians can't stand meat, according to science.
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"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a clever play between what's real and what's not, and viewers might be wondering how the disease called CADASIL fits in.
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Passing out isn't fun, but there's often a very specific reason people do so at weddings, and it's something easily avoidable. Hint: don't lock your knees.
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Shopping for snacks at a gas station during a road trip can be confusing if you're trying to stay healthy. So here's a good fat option you should consider.
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Bryan Johnson spends about $2 million a year on his quest to stay young. A doctor shares her reaction to what some might consider to be extreme.
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Dying alone usually has a negative connotation attached to it, as if it is not a "good" death. However, there is a reason why some may wait to die alone.
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Sleep problems are no joke. Next time you're struggling to catch some zzzs, look to a type of yoga breath to help you fall asleep - humming is the answer.
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Microwave popcorn has some not-so-nice ingredients in it, but you can get a similar effect by making your own at home thanks to this TikTok famous recipe.
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Have you ever rubbed your feet together before falling asleep? This practice is called cricketing, and here's what it means.
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Having smelly feet can be absolutely mortifying. Here's a quick DIY foot soak that can get rid of your problem.
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Considering the health benefits of eating fruit, who would have guessed that there are some you should avoid before bed?
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How often should you be having sex? Well, the number depends on how long you want to live. Your sex life can actually impact the length of your life.
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A lot of folks get nighttime food cravings. Here's when you should be eating dessert to kill those pesky urges.
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Having a wide selection of beverages and meals is one of the highlights of traveling on a plane. But, turns out, there are some drinks you should avoid.
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There's one common thing that many people do when grocery shopping that could end up making them sick. Let's talk about how you can avoid this mistake.
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The internet is full of ice tricks. Then there's the mammalian dive reflex, which is said to aid with everything from hangovers to anxiety - and sleep.
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A new viral video cautions viewers to watch out for unsanitary toilet paper. But is there really any cause for alarm? We take a look at the facts.
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Mimicking the motion your guardians used to lull you to sleep as a baby can apparently work on adults too. Learn more about how this can help you sleep.
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Headaches are never pleasant. We investigate one at-home remedy from Dr. Jason Singh and why it might be able to get rid of your headache quickly.
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Nightmares lead to restless nights and tired days. They have many causes, but did you know the temperature of your room could be causing your nightmares too?
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You'll often hear accounts of people holding off on dying until something happens like a reunion with a family member, but can we really choose when we die?
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People are now more concerned than ever about what they're putting on their skin. Let's talk about a risky ingredient that could be found in your shampoo.
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For some, going to the gym isn't all it's cracked up to be. They could feel like exercise makes their anxiety worse. Here's why it happens and what you can do.