Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith is a freelance writer, editor, and author with 10 years of experience reporting on health and fitness news and trends. She's also an ISSA certified running coach, and is passionate about making fitness accessible to all. You can find her work in publications including Runner's World, Bicycling, Prose, Vital Proteins, Women’s Health, and more. The Philadelphia-based writer has yet to meet a workout class she doesn't like and can be found exploring the robust Philly food scene, hiking with her three dogs, and chronicling her attempt at tackling her endless TBR.

Older woman writing at her kitchen table, staying mentally active to help slow cognitive decline

Cognitive Decline As We Age May Be Less Inevitable Than We Assumed

Cognitive Health

Woman pointing at chicken and liver in a grocery store meat counter, shopping for choline-rich foods to get the choline benefits her body needs

Choline: The Underrated Nutrient Your Body Needs

Woman doing a dumbbell bicep curl at the gym, showing the link between strength training and heart health in women

This Study of 117,000 Women Found Strength Training Has Major Heart Health Benefits

Small clear jar of whole almonds on a dimly lit bedside table at night, a simple evening snack linked to research on almonds for sleep

Can’t Fall Asleep? This Nut May Help

Wooden bowl of white crystals on a table, illustrating xylitol and heart attack risk

The Common Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Bar shelf lined with liquor bottles, cocktail shakers, and glasses, the makings of the least healthy alcoholic drinks

The Least Healthy Alcoholic Drinks, Explained

Woman sleeping soundly under a blanket in a dimly lit bedroom after using the military sleep method

The Military Sleep Method: Does It Actually Work?

a pilot flying a plane, wondering about flight crew cancer risk

New Research Highlights Cancer Risk for Flight Crews. Should Travelers Worry?

Close-up of a person sitting cross-legged in a meditation pose on a lakeside dock, a daily practice linked to meditation and happiness.

Is Meditation the Key to Happiness? Researchers Say It Might Be

Personal Growth

Dairy foods like cheese, milk, cottage cheese, and yogurt on a wooden table, calcium sources for vitamin K2 for bones

Is Vitamin K2 as Important as Calcium for Your Bones?

Two bowls of oatmeal topped with berries and sliced citrus on a blue tabletop.

7 High-Protein Breakfasts to Keep You Full That Aren’t Eggs

Hands sorting whole walnuts in a wooden crate, tied to research on walnuts and brain function

Could a Handful of Walnuts Sharpen Your Focus? Here’s What Research Says

Cognitive Health

Woman preparing fresh vegetables in her kitchen while following food safety mistakes at home prevention tips

Food Safety Mistakes You’re Probably Making at Home

Man sleeping soundly in bed, resting on a pillow with eyes closed, an example of good sleep without melatonin.

Better Sleep Without Melatonin: Habits That Actually Help

Mixed dried beans and lentils spilling from a glass jar, examples of high protein high fiber foods

5 High-Protein, High-Fiber Foods That Keep You Full

Person kneeling outdoors and extending a leg wearing zero-drop toe shoes, incorporating foot strengthening exercises into an outdoor stretching routine

What Foot Training Can Do For Strength and Balance

Fresh market produce including cherries and strawberries, flavanol-rich foods that support heart health

The Fruits and Veggies With the Most Heart-Protective Flavanols

Loofah bacteria can build up in natural sponges like this one, shown here beside a bar of soap and woven bath accessories.

Your Loofah May Actually Be a Breeding Ground for Bacteria — Here’s What to Know

Doctor checking blood pressure with monitor, one of many habits that raise blood pressure worth tracking

11 Everyday Habits That Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure

Assorted condiments for blood sugar in small bowls, including mustard, marinara, balsamic vinegar, and yogurt-based dip, arranged on a wooden table

Condiments Can Spike Your Blood Sugar — Here Are 7 That Won’t

a woman in the shower wonders if it would be better for her to shower in the morning or at night

Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night?

how to keep your brain sharp includes walking outdoors

6 Everyday Habits That Help Keep Your Brain Sharp

Blue-and-white metformin capsules and white scored tablets scattered on a light blue background, representing the diabetes drug inspired by goat's rue

How a Backyard Flower Inspired One of the World’s Most Prescribed Drugs

Hormonal Health

skipping meals like breakfast is linked to depression so a man is making sure he eats breakfast

Irregular Eating Was Tied to a Higher Depression Risk in a New Study