Meredith Bethune

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.

Can TikTok’s “Pinky Time” Trend Keep Your Brain Healthy?

How to Bring Up a Pet Peeve Without Starting a Fight

How Climate Change Is Making Our Food Less Nutritious

You’re Probably Less Self-Aware Than You Think

Your Favorite Snack Could Be Messing With Your Focus

Why Are So Many Young Adults Having Strokes?

How Expecting the Worst Can Make You Sick

Your Sweet Tooth Might Be Habit Keeping Your Body on High Alert

Here’s the Case for Thinking About Your Bone Health Right Now

Teens Who Scroll More Are More Likely to Drink More

Is Drinking a “Liquid Salad” Actually Good for You?

A Water Bottle Might Be the Most Underrated Stress Tool

Is Fascia Behind Your Stiff Muscles?

Your Home Bathroom Is Grosser Than You Think

The New Cosmetic Fix for High Heel Pain

Fiber Training Is the Gut Health Hack You Actually Need Right Now

New Research Explains Why Cutting Carbs Can Move the Scale

Why You Look Like a Different Person by the End of the Workday

How Chatbots Are Fueling Health Anxiety Spirals

Does KT Tape Really Work? Researchers Have Questions.

The Link Between Vitamin D and Cognitive Health

Your Brain Has a Secret Fullness Switch and Scientists Just Found It

How Many Times Can You Actually Reheat Leftovers?

This Low-Key Sport Is Good for Your Heart and Your Social Life