Jennifer Larson

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Jennifer Larson is a freelance writer who lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She has a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. She's a member of the Association of Healthcare Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists. When she's not writing, Jennifer enjoys reading, running, dancing, watching baseball, and chauffeuring her two young sons to all their extracurricular activities.

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A vial of blood that says "testosterone test" on it: What lowers testosterone?

Health Education

What lowers testosterone: Diet, medication, and lifestyle factors

Whether you’re trying to lower maintain your testosterone levels, your lifestyle, diet, and any medications you’re taking play an important role

Spilled green soft gel capsules: Clorophyll benefits for lungs

Benefits of chlorophyll for lung health and more

Chlorophyll is still being studied for its effect on lung health, but it could offer a variety of other health benefits

Feet in pink shoes | What to do if diabetes makes your feet swell

Health Education

Diabetes and swollen feet

Certain medication and lifestyle changes can help treat and prevent this complication

image of blue and white capsules - Adderall for depression

Adderall for depression

This prescription stimulant isn’t a first-line treatment, but it can help certain patients

A male doctor: Pain in the lower left abdomen in men causes

Health Education

Pain in the lower left abdomen in men: Causes and treatment

Paying attention to any accompanying symptoms can help you determine whether pain in your lower left abdomen needs medical treatment

A man scratching his head in wonder: What causes armpit pain?

Health Education

What causes armpit pain? Related conditions and treatments

Armpit pain typically isn’t a cause for concern but warrants a visit to your doctor if accompanied by fever or a lump that doesn’t go away on its own

A female closing h er eyes and putting one finger in her ear: What causes clogged ears?

Health Education

What causes clogged ears? Related conditions and treatments

Clogged ears can happen for a variety of reasons but typically only need medical attention if caused by an infection or if the clogged feeling persists

Someone with their hands on their head and a pillow behind them: Causes of headache in the morning

Health Education

What causes headache in the morning? Related conditions and trea...

A morning headache isn’t typically a cause for concern and may be prevented with certain lifestyle adjustments

A spoonful of capsules: Lion's mane benefits

Lion’s mane mushroom benefits

Lion’s mane mushroom has been used for centuries for its purported health benefits

A mortar and pestle with leaves inside: Dandelion root benefits

7 potential benefits of dandelion root

Although more research is needed, there may be unique health benefits of dandelion root compared with the leaves and flowers

Pregnant woman and an ibuprofen tablet - can you take ibuprofen while pregnant

Is ibuprofen safe in pregnancy?

This is what medical experts say about taking this popular pain medication during pregnancy

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