Beth Bradford
School
James Madison University, University Of Alabama
Expertise
Fitness, Yoga, Healthy Aging
- As a lifelong athlete, Beth completed two Ironman triathlons, four marathons, and seven figure bodybuilding competitions.
- She's been practicing yoga for 25 years and is a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance.
- She scours through the latest research on how exercise, nutrition, and stress management helps with healthy aging.
Experience
Beth joined the Health Digest writing team in 2022. Before that, she worked as a television news photojournalist for 10 years before she attended graduate school. She taught news writing and media production for more than 20 years at the college level. She's conducted experimental and survey research on the effects of media on mental health. She's taught yoga since 2015 and produces guided meditations for Insight Timer.
Education
Beth earned her Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of Alabama.
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Stories By Beth Bradford
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When your life is jam-packed with activity, it's tempting to cut back on sleep. However, getting enough sleep will help us make better decisions. Here's why.
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Are there any potential upsides for men if they were to take Viagra on a daily basis? In an exclusive interview, an expert shares some possible side effects.
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Viagra can cause certain side effects, possibly because of how it affects your brain. Here's what scientists think is happening and what you can do about it.
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Is Ocean Spray cranberry juice healthy? It depends which one you are drinking. Some versions of Ocean Spray cranberry juice are better for you than others.
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Ibuprofen treats many kinds of pain, so it might make sense to take it for stomach pain as well. However, our expert says you should take this instead.
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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds talked about his father's Parkinson's diagnosis. He also mentioned a symptom of the disease that he missed.
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Vinegar is a culinary staple that goes well with an assortment of recipes. It also has some potential health benefits, including one unexpected boost.
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"Life-changing" is a fitting adjective for the fitness journey that transformed Ethan Suplee. It was a transformation brought about by discipline and hard work.
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When Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance revealed how many eggs his kids eat per day, the Internet was shocked. But are they really eating too many eggs?
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Legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre has revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Here are some other athletes who are also living with the disease.
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In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, an expert talks about the potential anti-Alzheimer's benefit of consuming eggs for people above 50 years of age.
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While loads of cranberry juice could have potential interactions with the common blood thinner warfarin, that's not the whole story.
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A team compared the nutritional information for each cheeseburger found at common fast food restaurants, including McDonald's. Here is what they found.
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Are you having trouble with keeping your bowel movements regular? An expert has suggestions on the best fruit juices that can help with constipation.
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A new COVID-19 variant has emerged. Here's what you need to know about the XEC variant of COVID-19, including whether vaccines will protect you.
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Regular chicken broth consumption can help us as we age. However, you'll want to drink a specific type of chicken broth if you want to reap the benefits.
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If you're over 50 years of age, your hydration needs are much greater than they were when you were younger. An expert shares insights in an exclusive interview.
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RENPHO asked Health Digest to review one of its body composition scales, the Elis Chroma body scale. Here's how that went.
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Some brands of cinnamon have been found to be contaminated with lead. Here's what to know about how using these brands could affect your health.
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Another virus has reached U.S. soil.: the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever. Here's what you need to know about its causes and prevention.
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Sweet potatoes are high in a substance that can increase your kidney stone risk. However, they're very healthy and a simple dietary change can protect you.
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When a major headache hits you after drinking alcohol, is it safe to take ibuprofen immediately? A medical expert provides the answer in an exclusive interview.
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Have you picked up on TikTok's fart walk trend yet? It turns out there's a bit of science behind it. Here's what to know about how it can impact healthy aging.
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Trader Joe's has a decadent banana and almond butter protein smoothie, but is it really healthy? Here's what a registered dietitian had to say.
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COVID can cause symptoms that you might not expect. We asked a doctor to explain some of the more unusual ways that COVID can affect your body.
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Despite the fact that many people hate them, Brussels sprouts have several health benefits. They can also have an unexpected effect on your cholesterol.
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Many of us who are sleep deprived look forward to catching a few more Z's on the weekend. Here's how sleeping in on the weekend can affect your heart.