Jennifer Anandanayagam
Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
School
Australian Institute Of Business, Open University Of Sri Lanka, Bishop's College Colombo
Expertise
Mental Health, Relationships, Fitness
- Jennifer is passionate about people, relationships, mental health, fitness, healthy eating, and travel.
- From eating disorders to anxious attachments in relationships, her experience of writing health-related topics has been exhibited on Static Media's The List and Atlantic Canada's SaltWire Network.
- Starting life over in a foreign land (and being married to someone who has IBD) has pushed Jennifer to learn more about relational health, nutrition, and healthy living, three areas she's deeply passionate about.
Experience
Jennifer is a writer and editor with over 16 years of experience in Sri Lanka's print and digital media landscape. In 2018, Jennifer became the youngest Features Editor and founding member of The Sunday Morning, a national newspaper in Sri Lanka. She's written for several other Sri Lankan publications, including the Daily Mirror, Hi!! Magazine, Pulse Magazine, and The Morning. She joined The List in 2022 as a lifestyle news writer and made the shift to Health Digest in July 2023 because of her desire to focus more on mental health and relationships. She is also a freelance journalist for Atlantic Canada's premier media network, SaltWire.
Education
Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in social sciences from the Open University of Sri Lanka, and a master's in business administration from the Australian Institute of Business. She completed an introduction to digital journalism course from Reuters and a start writing fiction course from the Open University, U.K.
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Stories By Jennifer Anandanayagam
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There are myriad methods for lowering blood pressure levels that people turn to. As it turns out, one interesting option involves a bright yellow citrus fruit.
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Did you know that masturbating the wrong way can become a concern? This is how death grip syndrome can affect your sex life and what you can do about it.
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Excess sugar is one of the few things that the health community agrees can be bad for you. Did you know that stopping sugar can even affect your sleep?
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For women, not masturbating or having penetrative sex can lead to changes in their body parts, specifically this part. The good news is regular sex can help.
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You may already be aware of coffee's effects on a person's bowel movements. But have you ever wondered if decaf can produce the same results for you?
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If you're experiencing pain but don't want to resort to taking ibuprofen, some suggest ingesting a popular spice as an alternative. But do doctors agree?
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Does TikTok's viral balloon hack for pooping instantly actually work? A Health Digest writer decided to test it and report back. Here's what she found.
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As with any other food, eating too much peanut butter can have consequences. This is particularly the case when you're taking a certain kind of medication.
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If you're tired of cold and warm water packs, painkillers, and sitting in weird positions to find some relief from back pain, this article is for you.
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Being unable to poop without peeing is one of the most curious scientific oddities involving our bodily processes. Experts have pondered this matter, too.
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When you feel the urge to tinkle, experts say you should be looking for a bathroom. Here's what happens to your blood pressure if you hold in your pee.
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It's normal to take a peek into your toilet bowl after pooping, every once in a while. But when you notice narrow poop, should you be worried about it?
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While canned foods can be quick and convenient, certain foods that you may not expect, like this one, can effect your blood sugar in a negative way.
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You probably try to avoid garlic before having sex so you don't have garlic breath, but there's a type of vegetable that may want to avoid eating as well.
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For some, winding down for bed can be riddled with anxiety because they just can't fall asleep. If this sounds like you, this trick with your eyes may help.
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Taking a bath can be a great way to relax or to relieve sore muscles. What you may not realize is that it's also something that can affect your blood pressure.
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Rinsing off your canned beans isn't just about cleaning off the liquid they are packed in. It can also affect your body in a couple of important ways.
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There's no shortage of advice out there for easier pooping. However, there's one hydrating beverage that you might want to consider trying for constipation.
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There's a viral TikTok hack that promotes the idea of using diaper cream to treat dry skin. Of course, we had to try it - and we got interesting results.
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Common store-bought pasta sauce brands contain an ingredient that can be quite concerning since it can raise your bad cholesterol. Here's what to look for.
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As you age, your skin changes; but what if we told you that eating one specific nutritious and delicious fruit might actually be able to help you look younger?
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If you begin to experience certain tell-tale symptoms involving your poop, it could be a indicator that you have a worm problem. Here's what to know.
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The presence or absence of certain foods in your diet can affect your health in different ways. Eating (or avoiding) peanut butter may impact your blood sugar.
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The idea of men losing their sex drive over time is one that has been reinforced in pop culture. But is there a specific age when this starts to happen?
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Eat an apple every day - it's doctor-recommended (at least, according to your mom). But what about the waxy coating on your apple? Is is safe to eat?
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Garlic is an herb with many health benefits, including lowering cholesterol. For men, garlic may offer more benefits yet, especially with their sex life.
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A nutritionist gave us some insight on a few keto options in Blue Apron's new line of fresh, ready-to-eat, non-frozen offerings, Prepared & Ready Meals.