Beth Bradford
School
James Madison University, University Of Alabama
Expertise
Fitness, Yoga, Healthy Aging
- As a lifelong athlete, Beth completed two Ironman triathlons, four marathons, and seven figure bodybuilding competitions.
- She's been practicing yoga for 25 years and is a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance.
- She scours through the latest research on how exercise, nutrition, and stress management helps with healthy aging.
Experience
Beth joined the Health Digest writing team in 2022. Before that, she worked as a television news photojournalist for 10 years before she attended graduate school. She taught news writing and media production for more than 20 years at the college level. She's conducted experimental and survey research on the effects of media on mental health. She's taught yoga since 2015 and produces guided meditations for Insight Timer.
Education
Beth earned her Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of Alabama.
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Stories By Beth Bradford
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Sometimes, managing high cholesterol levels may require taking medication like Lipitor. But an expert says that this may have an unexpected effect on your poop.
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Diet plays a big role in your risk for type 2 diabetes, and it's not just about cutting sugar. If you love this type of protein, you may increase your risk.
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Eggs are so versatile; there are different ways to incorporate this healthy breakfast favorite into your diet. But one preparation method is the healthiest.
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Individually, turmeric and magnesium offer health benefits when consumed. An expert shares insights on the effects of taking both supplements simultaneously.
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While these personal hygiene habits may not warrant impeachment, they reveal that presidents, too, have their quirks just like the rest of their constituents.
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When you have a dopamine deficiency, you may experience symptoms that can make it difficult to function. Low dopamine levels can be attributed to three causes.
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If you're not getting enough zinc, you might notice some unpleasant side effects like diarrhea, thinning hair, or brittle nails, but that might not be all.
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If you're approaching 50 or have recently crossed that threshold, you might have noticed some changes. Here's what happens to your risk of diabetes.
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Magnesium supplements have become popular for their health benefits. However, they may not be for everyone, especially if you take certain medications.
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More and more studies emphasize the importance of eating fruit. However, the leaf of one fruit may be able to prevent both heart disease and Alzheimer's.
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Some foods offer excellent benefits to heart health, while others provide essential nutrients like protein. According to an expert, this food does both.
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When Catharine Arnston brought her algae-based ENERGYbits to season 8 of "Shark Tank," none of the Sharks decided to bite. But what has happened since then?
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Many factors can contribute to your blood pressure, including what you eat. Adding this one food to your breakfast is a way you can lower your blood pressure.
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In "The White Lotus," Victoria Ratliff is seen trying to keep her family together, often while using lorazepam. But how does lorazepam really affect your body?
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Often skin changes are harmless and clear up on their own, but others can be warning signs of something more serious happening beneath the surface.
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A diet low in zinc can lead to diarrhea, skin rashes, and slow-healing wounds. These are the 5 best proteins to eat if you need more of this mineral.
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USC Women's Basketball star JuJu Watkins suffered a serious leg injury during a game -- one that has caused her to miss out on giving her alll this season.
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High blood pressure may sound like the kind of problem you can ignore indefinitely. But if you don't do anything about it, your brain health can be affected.
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Certain health conditions reduce the quality of your sleep. But there's a particular sleep disorder that puts your cardiovascular health at risk as well.
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Many may think of cranberry juice as an anti-UTI beverage. But making it part of your daily diet may have an unexpected effect on your bowel movement as well.
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With legalization making it increasingly mainstream across the U.S., more older adults are turning to cannabis, but how does smoking weed affect your sleep?
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Seeing someone sleepwalking can be confusing. Should you wake them up? Here's what's really happening when someone sleepwalks and what you should do.
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Turmeric isn't just a flavorful spice for your favorite curry. This orange root may also have beneficial effects on your risk of cancer. Here's what we know.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz has previously stated that people should take a daily probiotic supplement due to the benefits for health. We fact checked his claim.
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Getting bored (or hitting a plateau) with your standard push-ups? Try a more challenging variation: diamond push-ups, which can change your body if done daily.
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What you have for breakfast impacts your health for the rest of the day -- and if you have high cholesterol levels, you'll want to avoid certain foods.
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Having adequate protein and zinc in your diet can do wonders for your health. There's an excellent source of both that can boost your heart health, too.