Kimberly Smith
School
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Expertise
American History, Earth Oddities, Ancient Religion
- In her spare time, Kim likes to research obscure facts about American history, often leading her down many rabbit holes.
- From a young age, Kim has been interested in religions of the world, and she has amassed a vast collection of books about them.
- Kim spends a lot of time outside kayaking, hiking, and camping, and these hobbies fuel her interest in all things related to our planet Earth.
Experience
Kim has worked as a professional writer for over two decades. She began her professional writing career as a full-time technical writer for Leisure Arts in the Book Department. She also worked as Educational Programs Director for a local homeless shelter, writing curriculum and teaching adults. Kim's online writing experience includes covering breaking news for several online websites. She has written about health, wellness, politics, oddities, history, and celebrity news. Kim joined Static Media in 2021 and has made good use of her interest in all things weird and wonderful writing articles for Grunge.
Education
Kim has a B.A. in Journalism and a B.A. in English with a Writing Emphasis.
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Stories By Kimberly Smith
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You should call 911 if you have severe abdominal pain and you recently experienced an injury, or if you have any pain in your chest along with abdomen pain.
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"Bulk and cut" cycling is popular among those who want a more muscular and toned physique. But this popular technique can have some negative effects.
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It's the time of year when viruses abound. Fortunately, there are many over-the-counter medicines to take. Here are the ones our readers reach for most often.
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Research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes is giving us information about how some foods impact diabetes.
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As we get older, changes begin to occur throughout our body leading us to slow down in order to avoid experiencing an injury. But does that include exercising?
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When polling our Health Digest audience, we discovered what health trends people love most so far in 2022. Did your favorite make the list?
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In the United States, the two most common forms of cancer are breast and lung, with bronchus, prostate, and colon cancer rounding out the top five.
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At times, figuring out what type of headache you're feeling can help with the treatment. In this case, tension headaches may be more common than you think.
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Alzheimer's disease has been dubbed type 3 diabetes because of similarities between the molecular and cellular characteristics in both conditions.
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It might not look like it, but bacteria love to live on our skin. In fact, there may be as many as 3,200 types of germs on your hands right now.
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A new study reveals that taking a daily multivitamin may help prevent dementia in older people. Learn all about the study and its results.
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To discover how Americans felt about how the government is handling healthcare, The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted a poll.
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If you find yourself struggling with getting decent amounts of sleep, incorporating dragon fruit into your daily intake might be able to help.
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Having a lactose intolerance makes it difficult for people who love to eat cheese, but the good news is that there are some cheeses that may be tolerable.
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New parents can sometimes struggle with helping their baby to get a good night's sleep. However, researchers say these two numbers may be the secret.
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There are many things that are commonly believed about belly fat. We'll tell you which ones are backed by science and which are myths you should stop believing.
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Many infectious disease professionals think that there is much to learn about COVID-19 and how vaccines are holding up before moving ahead with yearly shots.
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When you experience vertigo, you might feel like the room or your body is spinning. Sometimes, it can make you feel nauseous or cause your ears to ring.
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Our rotator cuff is almost always in motion in order to tend to simple everyday activities. Now imagine what it feels like to tear the cuff during an accident.
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Currently, there are four approved mucosal vaccines in China, Iran, Russia, and India. China's vaccine, developed by CanSino Biologics, is a nasal vaccine.
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CVS Health announced that it is planning to acquire Signify Health, a healthcare company with a network of physicians who visit patients in their homes.
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One of the most recent omicron variants, dubbed "Centaurus" and BA.2.75, is a variant that the World Health Organization is monitoring.
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Long COVID symptoms can vary widely depending on underlying health conditions, as well as the severity of the virus. When should you seek medical attention?
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A glaucoma diagnosis is scary, but there are things you can do to make living with glaucoma easier. Learn what doctors suggest to their patients with glaucoma.
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Flat feet can be a discomforting condition that can lead to other painful issues. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available.
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Aside from being obnoxious, mosquitoes can carry and transmit dangerous diseases. Learn about a study that examined if their bites can give you COVID-19.
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Aside from growing strong muscles, lifting weights improves bone strength, flexibility, and balance. Those advantages don't decrease when you get older.