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Anna Medaris

Anna Medaris is a freelance health and lifestyle journalist whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, US News & World Report, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Insider, and others. She's passionate about, and skilled in, telling sensitive human interests stories and taking deep dives into quirky cultural trends. Anna has appeared as a health expert and commentator on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and various local TV and radio stations. She's a swimmer, beer enthusiast, and Michigan fan living in Brooklyn with her husband and basset hound rescue, Lou Longbody.

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Anna Medaris's Articles (14)

A man holding his ears and adjusting his headphones as he pauses his outdoor run. His ears are hurting while running.

Health

Ears Hurt After a Run? You’re Not Alone—Here’s Why It Happens

A side view of a woman drinking an orange-red electrolyte drink on an outdoor track.

Nutrition

Is Having Too Many Electrolytes a Thing? This Is What Health Experts Say

Young woman in bed

Sleep

Why Exercise Is So, So Good for Your Sleep

A woman sitting down at home and leaning against a doorway as she looks off into the distance outside.

Mental Health

No, Mental and Emotional Health Aren’t the Same Thing. These Are the 5 Differences to Know

A woman resting in the sunlight at home while listening to music.

Sleep

Rest vs. Sleep: How They’re Different and Why Getting Enough of Each Matters

A man waking up and stretching his arms after having vivid dreams after exercise.

Sleep

Why Your Dreams May Feel More Vivid After Exercising