Niko Vercelletto
School
Concordia University Chicago
Expertise
Health & Wellness, Sports, Movies
- Niko is a news writer for Health Digest.
- He has previously written for Popular Mechanics and Tennis Channel, among other publications.
- He has worked full-time for healthcare media companies.
Experience
Niko has been creating content for publications, brands, and companies since receiving an internship at Popular Mechanics magazine during the summer of his sophomore year of university. Since then, he has written and managed content for numerous publications, including Tennis Channel and Realtor.com, among others. He joined Static Media in 2022 and is putting his personal interest in health and fitness to good use by helping the readers of Health Digest transform their own physical health. Niko lives with his wife and cat outside of Chicago.
Education
Niko received his bachelor's degree in English and a minor in Marketing from Concordia University Chicago, a small Lutheran university hidden away in the quiet neighborhood of River Forest.
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Stories By Niko Vercelletto
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If you're constantly sneezing, especially when you find yourself at home, you may be allergic to the dust around you. Luckily, there are some ways you can tell.
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Many people experience neck pain during core exercise -- a sign you're doing the exercise wrong. But there are ways to avoid neck pain when doing an ab workout.
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The keto diet is used to help burn fat, but many people experience symptoms known as the keto flu. Here's how to get enough electrolytes and avoid it.
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Your heart rate will go up and down as you go about your day. However, it could be dangerous for your heart rate to go too high under certain circumstances.
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Before trying alkaline water to cure the lingering symptoms from last night's hangover, it's best to consider a few factors, like if it actually helps.
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If you have allergies, you may seek out products that carry a hypoallergenic label. Find out what it means if a product is labeled as hypoallergenic.
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But how early in your pregnancy can you experience symptoms? And can you detect them as soon as the first week of pregnancy? The answer may surprise you.
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There are a variety of treatment options for stomach cancer, depending on the location in the stomach and the stage of cancer. Here's what you need to know.
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Circumcision is commonly done in babies. But what about adults who want to get circumcised? Should they undergo the procedure if they choose?
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One of the most popular pregnancy myths is that eating a large amount of pineapple will induce labor, but is this true? Are pineapples safe to eat?
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Many people switching are from cigarettes to vaping hoping that it is less harmful to health. But can you still get lung cancer with vaping?
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Stretching exercises are important to create flexibility and prevent injury. These are the best tricep stretches that you should be doing after an arm workout.
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Burning sage is a common practice in many homes and communities for certain medicinal and emotional benefits. Is there any evidence behind the anecdotal claims?
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Hot yoga has become a popular way to perform yoga, and lovers of hot yoga say that the sweaty practice can detoxify the body. But are these claims true?
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The chances of superfetation are so low that every known case of it is basically considered a medical miracle, but what is it, exactly? Here's what to know.
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When using CAR T-cell therapy, the main problem is time. However, this new approach to CAR T-cell therapy may help buy more time for kids with leukemia.
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While the CDC still recommends people get vaccinated prior to traveling on a cruise ship, this may no longer be a requirement for these popular cruise lines.
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Monkeypox can cause numerous symptoms you should be aware of, and recent research suggests that it may even affect the brain. Here's what to know.
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Those with Type 1 diabetes typically need to inject themselves with insulin. However, experts are looking to treat the disease in the form of a pill.
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Mouthguards may be an uncomfortable piece of equipment, but they are also one of the most important. Here's how to mold it for the right fit.
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For many people, the expiration date on food is a recommendation, not a rule. But does that apply to medications? Are antibiotics safe to take past the date?
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Despite the simplicity of stretching, there are ways to do it improperly, especially when you don't stretch for long enough. This is how long to hold a stretch.
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Pilates is a form of exercise that can improve flexibility and strength. In fact, those suffering from migraines may benefit a bit more from doing pilates.
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Erectile dysfunction affects a significant amount of men, occurring more frequently with age. Find out if there's a cure for erectile dysfunction.
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can cause severe mood swings that interfere with daily functioning, and it begins after ovulation, but why does this happen?
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The ketogenic diet has become a popular diet plan to lose weight and get healthier. But, is it normal to get leg cramps when on the keto diet?
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Plan B works primarily by preventing ovulation, so is it effective if you have already ovulated? Here is what you should know about the morning after pill.