Michelle Washmuth
School
Regis University
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Fitness
- Michelle has previously written health news specific to childcare and senior care for Care.com.
- Michelle has covered breaking news in healthcare like the Zika virus' spread in Central Florida, as well as nutrition content for marketing clients.
- Michelle has a passion for promoting health and wellness, working to become the healthiest person she can be both mentally and physically.
Experience
Michelle has more than a decade of writing experience as a journalist, marketing strategist, and content writer. She wrote breaking news for the CBS-affiliate website in Orlando, FL, covering everything from natural disasters to health alerts to mass shootings. As a freelance writer, Michelle's writing topics have spanned community news, parenting/childcare, healthcare and pet verticals for nationwide news sites, Care.com and various marketing clients. She also specializes in higher education marketing and is working to become a writing and communications professor.
Education
Michelle's undergraduate degree in Journalism and Master of Business Administration in Marketing makes her a well-rounded writer focused on accuracy and reporting the health news you need to know.
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Stories By Michelle Washmuth
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If you eat butter every day you'll want to make sure you're not overdoing it. While there are some benefits, moderation is key. Read on for all the deets.
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Not flossing can lead to a host of problems. Here's what can happen to your teeth if you don't floss. It just might inspire you to pick up the healthy habit.
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Knowing the symptoms of dry skin as well as risk factors can lead you on your way to having better-looking and better-feeling skin.
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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious seasonal virus that infects the lungs and causes symptoms that can range from mild to serious.
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The CDC estimates that 1 million people contract shingles every year in the United States, and one in three people will contract shingles in their lifetime.
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Sleep apnea is a common disorder — but you may not even know you have it. Read on for everything you need to know about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Many Americans have seasonal allergies and struggle to find relief. Here's everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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High heels may make you look and feel powerful, bold, and sexy, but wearing them comes with some costs to your health. Read on to learn more.
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Is it just a little heartburn, or something more serious? Read on to get the scoop on GERD — what causes it, symptoms to look out for, and how to treat it.
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While yoga is known for its mind and body connection, it can actually be a big benefit to your fitness and weight loss routine. Read on to learn more.
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Take a look at how daily hiking can affect your body — both the positive ways and the not-so-positive ways, too.
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If you're tossing and turning, waiting in vain for sleep to come, there are some over-the-counter medications that can help. Read on to learn more.
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A daily multivitamin can be a great way to fill in nutritional gaps, but how do you know which multivitamin is best for you? Find out what to look for here.
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The summer season has many of us spending lots of time swimming, which may be accompanied by an increase in head pain. What's actually causing these headaches?
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Although many diets call for cutting out this food, new research finds it could lead to smaller waist sizes.
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On the surface, Coke Zero Sugar and Diet Coke seem pretty similar. What's the big difference between these two no-sugar, no-calorie sodas?
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Caffeine and taurine are both ingredients found in energy-boosting beverages, but what's the difference between them?
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Though the rutabaga isn't as popular as some other vegetables, it has health perks that might make it a worthwhile addition to your diet. Find out more here.
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Nutritional deficiencies are one way premature hair graying can occur, as well as high stress and smoking. Changing your habits can change your hair.
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You may think that eating healthy is all salads, no restaurants, and no fun. Not so! Take a look at some foods that are actually healthier than you think.
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Millions of Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a dementia that has no cure. But new research suggests this exercise could help slow or stop its onset.
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We know to wash our hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, but does the water temperature matter? Find out here.
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Beyond relieving constipation, Metamucil traps bile acid in the gut so it can be flushed out in your bowels, which in turn lowers your cholesterol level.
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Many people avoid eating apple seeds due to their bitterness or their purported toxicity. Why is the apple is safe to eat, but not the seeds?
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You may know there are black teas and green teas, but what's the difference between them? Get the scoop here.
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Research shows there's no need to sacrifice sleep for early morning workouts, as long as your physical activity exceeds minimum recommendations.
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Coffee can provide a load of health benefits. But one component in coffee may be working against these positive effects and may actually be aging you quicker.