Leandra Beabout

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Leandra Beabout is a freelance health and travel writer based between Indiana and India. Her work has been published in Reader's Digest, Greatist, The Guardian, Lonely Planet, and more. She was previously an English teacher and daily newspaper reporter.

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tin of sardines - sardines benefits

9 sardine benefits

The protein and healthy fats in these tinned fish nourish your whole body, including your skin, your heart, and more

A doctor holding a magnifying glass to the back of someone's neck: What causes pink dots on skin? Related conditions and treatments

Health Education

What causes pink dots on skin? Related conditions and treatments

Paying attention to their accompanying symptoms can help you pinpoint the cause of pink dots on skin

Low-potassium foods —high potassium foods to avoid

Worst foods for kidney health

If you have kidney dysfunction, you may need to limit your intake of bananas, avocados, and these other foods

pregnant person holding up a pill - omeprazole pregnancy

Is omeprazole pregnancy safe?

There are no definitive studies on taking this proton pump inhibitor when you’re expecting

A woman shrugging her shoulders: RNon-itchy red spots on skin: Causes & treatment options

Health Education

Non-itchy red spots on skin: Causes & treatment options

Any number of things can cause red spots that don’t itch, including acne, rosacea, folliculitis, bleeding under the skin, and more

A woman holding her neck: Cortisol rash: Related causes and treatment

Health Education

What causes a cortisol rash? Related conditions and treatments

Also called hives, cortisol rashes are often caused by emotional stress

person holding their head - diabetes dizziness

Health Education

Does diabetes cause dizziness?

If your blood sugar is too high or too low, you could be feeling woozy

Bowls of fruits and grains: natural remedies for high cholesterol

10 cholesterol remedies

Lifestyle changes can help decrease bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels

Updated on Feb. 11, 2025

Person holding stomach: What causes left-side abdominal pain?

Health Education

Why does my lower left abdomen hurt?

Lower left abdominal pain can have many causes, but diverticulitis is a common culprit

Woman holding right side of stomach: What causes right side stomach pain?

Health Education

What does right-side abdominal pain mean?

Gas, indigestion, and muscle strain are some common causes of abdominal pain on the right side

A woman holding her lower right side: What causes lower right side pain in females?

Health Education

Should I be worried about lower right-side pain in females?

Pain in your lower right side may not be anything to worry about, but it could indicate a more serious condition, like appendicitis, kidney stones, or pelvic inflammatory disease if it persists or is accompanied by fever or vomiting

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