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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While Michael J. Fox might see his future differently than he once did, he surely hasn't given up on it. Here's a look at his history with Parkinson's disease.
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While most experts agree vaping is less dangerous than smoking, that doesn't mean vaping is completely safe. When you vape every day, this is what happens.
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Have an upcoming visit scheduled with your primary doctor or specialty care physician? Here's some of the things you should never do before seeing the doc.
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Whether you prefer the ocean, lake, or pool, swimming can be a wonderful way to work out. However, it isn't all positive. Let's take a look at this exercise.
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There's something uplifting about sunlight, yet as with many things in life, too much of a good thing can lead to negative effects.
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Dietary changes can make a big difference for acid reflux. Here's a look at the foods you should be eating and the ones you should be avoiding.
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Although no one exercise is going to be a magic cure-all, some exercises seem to be particularly good at burning belly fat.
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Your dentist can tell when you're spinning lies because your mouth and behavior are full of clues -- and not being honest can hurt your oral health.
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Everyone has that number they want to see on the scale but achieving it can feel futile. If you want to lose weight, make sure you get enough of these vitamins
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How did you sleep last night? Did you drift off right away or toss and turn for a while? If you picked the latter, here are some foods that'll help you get z's.
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When it comes to your hair, there are some things you should absolutely never use. However, simple changes to your routine can benefit your locks greatly.
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Allergies, dusty boxes, windy days at the beach. Most people have, at some point in their eyes, gone through eye irritation. But what's the underlying cause?
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Unhealthy ingredients listed on a nutrition label don't always stand out. To remove the guess work, Health Digest compiled a list of the worst offenders.
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Is drinking Crystal Light really "better for you" than other beverages? Here's what we found.
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Do you gulp down vitamins each and every morning or evening? While a supplement regimen can be beneficial, issues can arise from taking too many vitamins.
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Whether you've just joined Jenny Craig or are thinking of signing up, you may be curious how the diet stacks up to others. Here's the truth about this program.
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Though magnesium is vital for many of our bodily functions, it's possible to have too much of a good thing. Read on for what happens if you have too much.
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While cinnamon is a delicious spice, it can also have some surprising side effects if you eat too much of it. This is how much cinnamon you should really eat.
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Whether you're considering the SlimFast plan to lose weight or if you're just curious about what it entails, here's everything you need to know.
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Food cravings are so common that the average American spends more than 240 hours a year thinking about them. Here's a look at what they're trying to tell you.