Meredith Cooper
School
William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Expertise
Health Conditions, Food's Impact On Health, Celebrity-related Health Topics
- One of Meredith's favorite interviews was with Emmy-award winning voice actor Rob Paulsen who spoke with her about his surviving throat cancer.
- Meredith is a member of the National Communication Association's honor society, Lambda Pi Eta.
- As her family and friends would tell you, when health topics come up in conversation, she usually says, "Oh, I wrote an article about that."
Experience
Meredith's career in both print and online media spans more than 20 years. Besides helping to develop (as well as writing Health & Wellness articles for) The Physicians Outlook magazine supplement, she was also the Editor-In-Chief of two print and online publications: OutlooK-12 magazine and The Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine. She joined Static Media's Health Digest in 2021 as a feature writer and has also been a feature writer for Mashed and Tasting Table, as well as a recipe ghost writer for Health Digest and Mashed.
Education
Meredith has a bachelor's degree in Communications (and graduated Summa Cum Laude) and a master's degree in English/Writing from William Paterson University.
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Stories By Meredith Cooper
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Depending on the cause of your fatigue, certain foods may help fight it. Here are some potentially fatigue-fighting foods, along with their pros and cons.
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If you're wondering about age spots, read on, because we have lots of details on how you can prevent them.
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If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), traveling may be difficult. Here are some ways that can help make your next trip a bit less stressful and more pleasant.
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Allergies can be a pain, and they are something you may suffer from all year, even if you're spending most of your time indoors. Here are some inside allergens.
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Sleeping can be hard for someone with arthritis who's struggling with pain and stiffness. Here are some techniques that can help.
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Worried about bad breath ruining your day? Here are some of the best foods you can incorporate into your daily diet to help you combat halitosis.
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Though hot flashes can happen because of different medical conditions, they are quite common during menopause. Here are some foods that can help prevent them.
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Scalp sunburns are a real health concern. Fortunately, there are some simple additions to a sun care routine that can help keep one's scalp protected.
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Experts haven't discovered a cure for psoriasis yet. However, there are options for managing the condition, including eating and avoiding certain foods.
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Trigger foods for vestibular migraines can vary from person to person. Here are some foods to eat and to avoid when following a vestibular migraine diet.
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While lunch is an important meal to keep you going, if you're feeling sluggish in the afternoon, it could be that you've eaten foods that zap your energy.
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While some low-carb diets are very strict about certain foods, others allow them to some extent. This can make the process confusing for low-carb dieters.
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There's a wide variety of soy milk options on the market. But even the most basic ones have been the subject of debate. What happens when you drink them daily?
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Vertigo can occur for a variety of reasons, some more serious than others. And certain foods can either help mitigate or worsen your vertigo.
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It seems easy to tell what is and isn't a whole grain, yet things aren't always so simple. Let's learn about 14 different whole grains you should be eating.
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Not every person with a migraine suffers from the exact same symptoms. Here's what you need to know about silent migraines and how they can affect your life.
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You probably know that rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints, but it can actually affect other body parts in surprising ways. Read on to learn more.
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Diet can have a huge impact on conditions affecting the digestive tract, so if you have diverticulitis, here are some foods you'll want to try or avoid.
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The liver is one of the hardest working parts of your body, so damage to the organ is a serious matter. Read on to learn what warning signs to look out for.
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Twelve countries including the U.S. have reported cases of monkeypox. We've rounded up here everything you should know about this viral disease.
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Although lupus can cause inflammation throughout the body, that doesn't mean every person who has lupus will experience the exact same symptoms.
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Clogged arteries can lead to very dangerous situations. Don't ignore the signs. Read on for our list of clogged artery symptoms you should be aware of.
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While sunscreen is the most obvious measure you can take to protect your skin, it may not be enough to avoid sun poisoning. Here's everything you need to know.
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Whether or not you wear contact lenses, there are still everyday activities and habits that can put your eyes at serious risk.
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You probably know the importance of a regular oral health routine, but you may not know that some foods can help keep your teeth strong. Read on for the scoop.
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There is no cure for Parkinson's disease at this time, and it can affect everyone differently. Here are some foods that PD patients should eat (and avoid).
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There are things you can do to help lower your odds of developing kidney stones, even if you've had them in the past. Here are a few of them.