Leah Groth

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Leah Groth is a professional writer with decades of experience covering health, wellness and fitness. From interviewing top experts about the COVID-19 pandemic to asking sought-after celebrity wellness gurus and personal trainers about the latest trends, her goal is simple: to help you become the healthiest version of yourself. She also has bylines in Shape, Glamour, Health, Reader’s Digest, Everyday Health and Verywell.

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  • Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits And Possible Side Effects

    Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a vinegar made from the fermented juice from apples. It’s used in cooking for dressings, sauces and marinades and as a home remedy for multiple health ailments. It can also be consumed in supplement form....

  • Best Menopause Supplements Of 2022, According To Experts

    Between hot flashes and fatigue, menopause is uncomfortable for many women. Unfortunately, it’s also unavoidable. However, there are a number of supplements out there that may bring you relief from some of the symptoms associated with menopause. To identify the...

  • New Mayo Clinic Diet: Review

    The Mayo Clinic Diet—recently revamped as the New Mayo Clinic Diet—is considered one of the best eating plans out there, even snagging a spot on the Forbes Health Best Diets ranking. The diet centers around a food pyramid, encouraging the...

  • What Is The Optavia Diet—And How Does It Work?

    The Optavia diet, a popular lifestyle program focused on weight loss and building healthy habits, gained notoriety when TLC’s Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro revealed it was responsible for his 35 pound weight loss in 2018. But what is the...

  • What Is The Pegan Diet?

    As its name suggests, the pegan diet, coined by Mark Hyman, M.D., combines the principles of the paleo diet with veganism. By maintaining a primarily plant-based lifestyle complemented by grass-fed meat and healthy fats, this eating pattern touts that it...

  • How To Choose The Best Vegan Protein Powder For You

    Getting enough protein is crucial for your overall health. It aids the body in repairing cells and making new ones, and it’s particularly important for growth and development in children, teens and people who are pregnant. Common protein sources include...

  • How Much Does LASIK Cost?

    LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) has been a leading vision correction surgery since first becoming available in 1999. It’s typically performed by ophthalmologists (eye surgeons) on individuals with moderate degrees of refractive error, but who otherwise have healthy eyes. Typically...

  • Your Guide To The Best Fish Oil Supplements

    Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most popular supplements on the market. These polyunsaturated fatty acids can be found in plant oils, including flaxseed (linseed), soybean and canola oils, in addition to chia seeds, walnuts and a variety of...

  • What Is MCT Oil?

    Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fat found in oils, such as coconut and palm oil. In recent years, MCT oil gained popularity as a supplement, with research suggesting health benefits ranging from increased energy to appetite control. Increased...

  • Your Guide To LASIK

    The majority of Americans don’t have 20/20 vision (which refers to the clarity or sharpness of vision measured at a distance of 20 feet). In fact, only about 35% of all adults have 20/20 vision without glasses, contact lenses or...

  • 10 Toothache Remedies That Really Work

    Toothaches can range from mild discomfort to throbbing pain, and can occur at any time. It’s best to visit a dentist as soon as possible when experiencing a toothache, as cavities won't hurt until an infection reaches the tooth’s nerve...

  • Common Causes Of Tooth Pain

    Tooth pain, commonly referred to as toothache, is a common oral health condition. More than 40% of adults experience some kind of pain in their mouth annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Toothaches can range...

  • How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Health

    Sleep deprivation—defined as less than seven hours of shut eye per night for adults—impacts up to one-third of American adults. And even more teenagers suffer from lack of sleep. Over 57% of middle schoolers and more than 72% of high...

  • What Is Intermittent Fasting?

    Intermittent fasting—an eating cycle with periods of fast and feast—is becoming an increasingly popular eating plan. With the help of celebrities, health experts and fitness personalities, the dietary practice has been catapulted into the mainstream, primarily due to claims it...

  • What Is Sleep Apnea?

    Affecting an estimated 22 million Americans, sleep apnea is a common condition that causes your breath to stop or get very shallow for anywhere from a few seconds to minutes. It may occur multiple times an hour, according to the...

  • What Is Eye Strain–And How Do You Prevent It?

    Whether you’re working long hours in front of a computer, staring at a phone or tablet for an extensive amount of time, driving long distances at night or even in need of a new prescription in your glasses or contact...

  • Sleep Apnea In Women May Be Undertreated

    Of the 22 million sleep apnea diagnoses each year, over half are in men. But that doesn’t mean women don’t have the serious sleep disorder, which causes your breathing to stop or become very shallow for short bursts during sleep....
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits And Possible Side Effects
Best Menopause Supplements Of 2022, According To Experts New Mayo Clinic Diet: Review What Is The Optavia Diet—And How Does It Work?
What Is The Pegan Diet?
How To Choose The Best Vegan Protein Powder For You How Much Does LASIK Cost?
Your Guide To The Best Fish Oil Supplements
What Is MCT Oil? Your Guide To LASIK 10 Toothache Remedies That Really Work Common Causes Of Tooth Pain How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Health
What Is Intermittent Fasting? What Is Sleep Apnea?
What Is Eye Strain–And How Do You Prevent It? Sleep Apnea In Women May Be Undertreated

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