Nancy Schimelpfening
School
University Of Charleston, Old Dominion University
Expertise
Depression, Nutrition, Community Health Education
- In her spare time, Nancy can often be found working on her non-profit site, Depression Sanctuary.
- She enjoys walking and tries to get in at least 10,000 steps daily.
- Her current goal is to live her life completely free of added sugar.
Experience
Nancy has been a professional writer in the health and wellness space for over 25 years. Her work has appeared in multiple online publications, including Health Digest, Healthline, Verywell Mind, and mindbodygreen. During her career, she has also been heavily involved in creating and guiding support communities for those with depression. In 2016, she founded a non-profit organization called Depression Sanctuary which provides free information and chat rooms to those with depression and other mental illnesses. She has been a writer and editor with Static Media since 2022.
Education
Nancy graduated from the University of Charleston with a bachelor's in biology as well as obtaining a master's in community health education from Old Dominion University.
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Stories By Nancy Schimelpfening
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When you hear "sex rash," you might think we are talking about an STD. However, a sex rash is a much different thing. Here's what happens when you have one.
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While premature ejaculation does exist, we spoke with a urologist who says you need to stop believing the myths about how long sex should last.
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When RingConn offered us the opportunity to test drive its RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring, we eagerly jumped at the chance.
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Chewing gum is known to have certain controversial ingredients. We asked a nutrition expert to explain what they are and whether they are bad for your health.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a health condition that can affect men as they get older, but are essential oils helpful in treating it? We asked a urologist.
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While we often think of sexually transmitted diseases as only being transmitted via sexual activity, this particular disease can spread in other ways.
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Many women find Pap smears uncomfortable, humiliating, and sometimes even traumatic. But, there's now a speculum-free alternative you can ask your doctor about.
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American Chinese food can be high in both fat and sugar. We asked Registered Dietitian Angel Luk to share what are the most unhealthy foods at Panda Express.
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Looking for a snack that's both tasty and good for you? There is a low-calorie food that you can eat right now to help reduce your risk of prostate cancer
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High cholesterol can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Here's what you need to know about cholesterol medication if you're over 50.
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Cardiac arrest can be fatal without quick treatment. However, there are certain medications that can reduce your risk of death from cardiac arrest.
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If you eat popcorn every day, it can have an effect on your cholesterol. However, what that effect is will depend on how you prepare it. We explain.
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Thanks to Tim Walz's son Gus, the public is now becoming familiar with nonverbal learning disorder. Here's what we know about how it can affect people.
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Travel guide Rick Steves revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's what that means and what might lie ahead for him.
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A number of things can trigger migraines, including certain foods. For example, if you are prone to migraines, you'll want to avoid this type of cheese.
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A vasectomy is generally considered to be safe. However, there has been some debate about whether it is a risk factor for prostate cancer. Here's what to know.
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Cialis is used by men with erectile dysfunction. However, you'll want to be careful about taking it with these medications since it could affect blood pressure.
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Foods may have different effects on your cholesterol. Some are helpful while others might make it worse. Here's how cranberry juice fits into the picture.
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Skin tags on the eyelids can be particularly bothersome for people since they are in a highly visible location, but why do they form in the first place?
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Have you ever been worried whether your cell phone might give you cancer? We'll a deeper look at one type of cancer in particular: prostate cancer.
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One way that doctors can describe prostate cancer is with this prostate cancer scale. We'll describe what it is and how it influences your treatment.
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You may have wondered whether Viagra could still enhance your sex life even if you don't have erectile dysfunction. This is what could happen.
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Gynecomastia, also known as "moobs," is an increase in breast gland tissue in men or boys. Here's why men over 50 are at greater risk for this condition.
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While it can be difficult to predict exactly when someone will pass, most people will go through this pattern of signs when they are facing imminent death.
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Cold remedies with ibuprofen and this decongestant can be helpful in relieving cold and flu symptoms. However, you may want to talk with your doctor first.
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While it might be surprising to you, certain popular medications can increase uric acid and trigger gout symptoms. You may even be using these medications.
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Swyer syndrome is a rare disorder that you may not have heard of before. We'll explain just what it is and how it might impact your health if you have it.