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Mirel Zaman

Mirel Zaman has over 15 years of experience as a health journalist, with deep expertise reporting on the wellness industry, chronic conditions, systemic disparities in healthcare, fitness, nutrition, modern parenting, lifestyle and news. Most recently she was the Health and Fitness Director at PS (formerly POPSUGAR), and prior to that she was the Lifestyle, Wellbeing and Social Issues Director at Refinery29, a Senior Health Editor at Shape, and a Health Editor at First for Women. Mirel graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with a degree in magazine journalism.


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A man doing push-ups before bed. He is in a high plank position next to his bed.

Sleep

Should You Really Be Doing Push-Ups Before Bed?

A close-up photo of an athlete outdoors. He is wearing a blue shirt and has his hands on his temples with his eyes closed. He is working out with a headache.

Health

Should You Work Out With a Headache?

A man doing a single-arm bicep curl with a dumbbell. He is looking at his arm to enhance the mind-muscle connection.

Health

How to Tap Into the ‘Mind-Muscle Connection’—and Unlock More Strength