Eileen Conroy
School
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The College Of Saint Rose
Expertise
Mental & Emotional Health, Beauty & Skincare, Personal Development
- As a fitness and yoga enthusiast, Eileen enjoys finding new ways to make exercise feel fun.
- One of her favorite professional projects involved writing and recording meditations for multiple personal development courses specializing in areas such as stress management and overcoming grief.
- Eileen believes that focusing on your mental health is just as important as focusing on your physical health which is why she dedicates time each day to practicing meditation and mindfulness.
Experience
After years of working in the education and mental health sectors, Eileen decided to turn her passion for health and wellness into a career. She joined Static Media in 2022 as a writer for Health Digest and soon moved into an editing role. Eileen has been featured on a variety of mental health, personal development, and wellness websites, including Find-A-Therapist, Psych Central, and The Mighty.
Education
Eileen has a bachelor's degree in communications from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master's degree in educational psychology from The College of Saint Rose. She is also a certified meditation instructor.
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Stories By Eileen Conroy
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Robbie Knievel, son of famed daredevil Evel Knievel, has died at the age of 60 after spending the past few days in hospice. Here's what we know about his death.
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If you're wondering what it would be like to have a home birth or hospital birth, here's what you need to know.
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The Langya henipavirus has not yet caused any deaths as of yet, and only a small population has been infected thus far. The situation is being monitored.
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Making healthy changes can reduce your risk of developing cancer by up to 50%. Certain diets may help, including the ketogenic diet and plant-based diet.
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The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was launched to help assist those experiencing a mental health crisis. So why are some people recommending against it?
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While the typical symptoms of monkeypox resemble the flu along with a blister-like rash, medical experts are alerting the public to new signs of the virus.
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While living with long COVID can be incredibly challenging, new research is highlighting the best ways to protect yourself from it. Here's what to know.
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If you are looking to increase your hair growth, you might have thought about trying biotin. But is it effective, and how long does it take to start working?
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It's natural for humans to constantly be striving for more. It's an important part of our evolution. But what happens when it actually decreases satisfaction?
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Many parents are still choosing not to vaccinate their very young children. Here are some of the biggest reasons why, according to recent polling.
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Living with depression isn't easy, but some treatments (and foods) may reduce symptoms. Learn the unexpected link between depression and dark chocolate.
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COPD affects millions of Americans each year. But a recent study suggests women may be at a higher risk than men. Here's what the research has to say.
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Whatever your reasons for not going to the doctor may be, once you've decided to go back, there are a few things you should keep in mind for an easy transition.
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While every human is wired to experience this fight or flight response, research has shown that it may manifest differently in men than it does in women.
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There are many things you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life. It turns out that cultivating healthy relationships may be among them.
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Surprising new research has been released about why some long-term heavy smokers avoid developing lung cancer. Now scientists may know the reason why.
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The infant formula shortage has many parents fearing they won't be able to feed their babies. Here are some tips on how to get through the shortage.
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Despite various protection tactics taken by many, such as masking and vaccination, we are currently seeing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases.
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By incorporating healthy routines into your lifestyle, which may include breathing techniques, you can help your body maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
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While abortion rates in the US have been on the decline in recent years, this does not apply to women who are living in impoverished areas.
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Affecting over 23 million people in the United States, autoimmune diseases occur due to an overactive immune system. Being female may make you more susceptible.
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Health experts are concerned over the rising rates of endometrial cancer, especially since improvements have been seen in other cancers over the past 20 years.
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Fentanyl-laced drugs is becoming more pervasive and states are looking for ways to help save lives. This is where legalizing fentanyl test strips can come in.
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Working out is a great way to get an endorphins-rush. But it's not the only way. Here's how to get a boost without having to lace up your sneakers.
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The Epstein-Barr virus, which has infected 95% of people around the globe and is linked to mononucleosis and multiple sclerosis, may soon be on its way out.
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As pharma companies race to release a vaccine for young children, parents say they're not totally on board just yet. Here's where most American parents stand.
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Magnesium can help support a healthy mind and body. But there's one surprising effect of not getting enough of this important mineral.