Meredith Bethune

Meredith Bethune is a freelance writer and editor covering health, wellness, travel, food, and the outdoors. Her work has appeared in publications like The New York Times, Outside, National Geographic, and Healthline. A longtime health and fitness enthusiast, she frequently writes about nutrition, exercise, longevity, and the habits that support well-being. She lives in upstate New York with her family.

The Dark Nutrition Crowd Is Ditching Vegetables for Raw Buffalo Brains

Still Can’t Taste Your Food After Covid? This Protein May Explain Why

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Personal Growth

A New Study Could Help Scientists Restore Sleep in Alzheimer’s Patients

Cognitive Health

Can Meat Slow Brain Aging? It Might If You Have This Gene

Cognitive Health

Can Cycling Really Damage Your Fertility?

Here’s What Happens to Your Muscles When You Take a Break From the Gym

Being Lonely and Isolated May Steal Years of Good Health

Personal Growth

Can “Seed Cycling” Help Balance Your Hormones?

Hormonal Health

How to Find the Ideal Amount of Sleep for You (It May Not Be 8 Hours)

Your Gut Bacteria May Have a Say in How Many Calories You Absorb

Shoppers Are Turning to “Nitrite-Free” Bacon. Is It Actually Healthier?

The Simple Trick to Get Your Gut Moving

Why TikTok Is Drinking Green Water for Weight Loss

Protein Soda Is Having Its Hollywood Moment

The Transplant Drug Biohackers Are Taking to Slow Aging

Living With Tinnitus? Here’s What Actually Helps

Personal Growth

Grounding Sheets Promise Better Sleep. But Does the Science Hold Up?

This Simple Mindfulness Trick May Soften Self-Criticism

Why Winter Can Make Menopause Symptoms Feel Worse

Hormonal Health

Getting Fit Before Surgery Could Mean Fewer Complications After

Fermented Foods Keep Working Even After the Bacteria Stops

Can’t Turn Off Your Brain? Try This Sleep Trick

That Grocery Store Apple Might Be Older Than You Think