Diana Bocco
Expertise
Travel, History, True Crime
- Diana's work has appeared on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic and other travel outlets.
- She's previously written for travel, how-to, and health sites such as Discovery, Healthline.com, and The Clymb.
- Diana is also a writing coach and offers one-on-one support, editing, and development for writers.
Experience
Diana has been a full-time writer, editor, and photographer for over two decades. Over the years, she's covered everything from finances to health and wellness to animal topics. She's written city guides for National Geographic, covered debt and investment for Yahoo! and researched technical topics for Popular Mechanics. She also writes for Ripley's Believe It or Not! and is a regular contributor to Planetware, The Motley Fool, and PetMD. Diana is also a writer/editor at Expats.cz, the largest English-language news site in the Czech Republic. At Grunge, she's putting her passion for history and travel to good use. Diana has traveled extensively and lived in six countries on four continents — that meant getting through plenty of blizzards in Siberia, canoeing through the historical Mekong River, and exploring some of the biggest and deepest caves in Southeast Asia.
Education
Before Diana graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, she almost pursued a degree in criminal justice. She makes up for the lost degree by writing a lot of true crime articles.
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Stories By Diana Bocco
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It feels incredibly stressful when you're child has a fever, especially so if the fever isn't letting up. Here's what to do when that happens.
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There's currently only one available vaccine against shingles in the U.S.: Shingrix. These are the most common side effects of this shingles vaccine.
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With COVID, flu, and RSV infections surging, it's more crucial than ever to protect yourself. But if you're feeling sick, how do you know which virus you have?
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Can illness really be all in your head? Or is your mind powerful enough to create physical issues that could fool not only doctors but even yourself?
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Adderall withdrawal can feel very challenging for many. Fortunately, there are some best practices to keep in mind. Here's what they are.
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Although most spider bites aren't harmful, some can be especially dangerous for some people. Here's how to identify a poisonous bite and what to do.
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While the heights of males vary around the world, there is a country leading the way in the tallest average male, which may have to do with certain factors.
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When it comes to cancer, doctors carefully choose to use the term remission. This is typically done because being in remission covers a wide range of results.
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While some people are more productive in the early mornings, others become more alert at night. Unfortunately, this could affect your risk for diabetes.
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Sleep deprivation can have serious consequences on both the body and mind. Many people not realize it, but it can even affect your appetite.
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Diabetes is a common health condition in the U.S. So you may wonder if you're bound to get it if it runs in your family. Here's how genetics may play a role.
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REM sleep behavior disorder can become a big challenge to manage. Here are some ways to keep yourself and loved ones safe during sleep.
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While a well-balanced diet is an ideal way to get all your nutrients, this isn't always possible. This is where vitamin supplements come in.