A. M. Hammond
School
Newmark Graduate School Of Journalism, Emory University
Expertise
Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Dermatology, Metabolic Health
- A.M. Hammond is currently a part-time editor at Popular Science.
- Their writing on physical and mental health has appeared in Psychology Today, Insider, and Levels Health, among others.
- A.M. Hammond has been writing and teaching others to write for over a decade.
Experience
A.M. Hammond is a peripatetic freelance writer and editor from the American South, covering health, science, and sex. Their writing has appeared in numerous outlets, including Psychology Today, Insider, and Levels Health, among others. Before coming to New York for their master's in journalism, they lived, taught, and ate voraciously in Southeast Asia.
Education
A.M. Hammond has a master's degree from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, where they concentrated in health and science reporting, and a bachelor's in film and media studies from Emory University in Atlanta.
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Stories By A. M. Hammond
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What's happening in your body when you get a sunburn? Health Digest spoke with experts to find out and help you avoid unnecessary sun damage in the future.
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Many factors contribute to our health, but it may surprise Americans to know that the biggest predictor is not your income or genetics: it's your zip code.
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Health Digest spoke with the experts to get the info you need to identify indoor allergens, reduce their presence, and improve the symptoms of winter allergies.
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Seeing a dermatologist is important -- especially if you're having persistent symptoms. Considering making an appointment if any of these things happen to you.
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Being sick sucks. Whether you have a cold or the flu, you're surely desperate to feel better. Avoid these mistakes that could prolong or worsen your misery.