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 due to 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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Aching backs, muscle pulls, and carpet burns are some of the common sex injuries, but a man can also experience an eggplant deformity. Here's what to know.
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It's always nice to be able to turn to a remedy you have at home to relieve an irritating sunburn. Here's one that you may not have thought to try.
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There are many health benefits to drinking cranberry juice. But as it turns out, there's an important reason why men might want to include it in their diet.
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Men who smoke marijuana on a daily basis may observe some changes to their health. Interestingly, smoking weed daily can also affect their sperm quality.
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As a person nears death, physical signs may begin to appear, hinting at their predicament. One particularly peculiar change affects the neck, per research.
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Doctors say there are some things that they refuse to do in the bathroom and with good reason. Let's take a closer look at these potentially harmful habits.
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Sometimes, men may experience difficulty in achieving orgasm during sexual intercourse. Fortunately, making some changes in one's diet can help with this.
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Are you a man who wakes up in the middle of the night to pee more than once? Your nocturia may be a sign to start looking into your prostate health.
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Having sex is a form of stress relief, a way to bond with your partner, and loads of fun. However, if you have a sore throat after sex, it could mean this.
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Science has uncovered a few things that happen to you if you continue masturbating after the age of 50. We'll explain some of the most important ones.
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If you're a man and you feel that something's amiss in the area near your belly button, you shouldn't ignore that. It could be a sign of a serious condition.
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Getting adequate exercise can help you to age gracefully. This little-known toe exercise, in particular, can be especially helpful for aging adults,
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With all the options that you can buy at your grocery, is canola oil really a healthy choice? An expert shares their thoughts exclusively with Health Digest.
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Blowing your noise on the toilet seems like a harmless bit of bathroom multitasking, but it could potentially have serious health implications.
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Are you struggling with erectile dysfunction? Here's what to know about this root vegetable tea you can consume to improve your sexual performance.
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Hair growing out of a mole is pretty common, but why does it happen? Find out what scientists have discovered, as well as when it should be cause for concern.
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Exercise is essential to maintain your physical fitness as you age, and this specific activity can be especially beneficial to your sex life.
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Staying fit is important as you age, and you can take up this enjoyable type of exercise to improve your sexual health as a man over the age of 50.
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Diabetes can have several symptoms that impact the body from excessive thirst to infections. But for men, diabetes can also impact intimacy in the bedroom.
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Ah potatoes – one of the most versatile and delicious foods. Here's what to know about how the iconic root vegetable can affect your blood pressure.
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With certain health conditions come certain dietary restrictions - and having high cortisol is no exception. An expert shared the details with Health Digest.
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One herb has been linked to boosting testosterone levels, but there are important facts you need to know before deciding if it's right for you.
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Here's how spicy food can negatively affect your health if you have this prostate condition, and some ways to manage your symptoms with what you eat.
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If you love eating sourdough, we've got good news for you - The wild-fermented bread can have a positive affect on your health as you age. Here's what to know.
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In an Instagram post, actress Priyanka Chopra shared an interesting foot care hack that involves the use of garlic. We put it to the test to see if it works.
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When it comes to a man achieving an orgasm, we generally think of this happening in conjunction with an erection, but can men orgasm without having an erection?
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When you think protein, your mind may go to meat, fish, or eggs. However, this high-protein snack can keep you full longer and satisfy your crunchy cravings.