Anna Medaris
freelance health and lifestyle journalist
Anna Medaris is a freelance health and lifestyle journalist with nearly 15 years of experience writing features, narratives, explainers, and news hits for publications including the Washington Post, Business Insider, Cosmopolitan, and US News & World Report. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and basset hound. Follow her at @AnnaMedaris on X and Instagram.
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Latest from Anna Medaris
The Cannabis Workout Trend Is Growing Fast. The Evidence Is Still Catching Up
Some athletes are turning to cannabis to lock into long runs, push past pain, and float across finish lines. Are they onto something—or just on something?
PRP Therapy Promises To Heal Pain and Regrow Hair With Your Own Blood. Does It Actually Work?
Doctors share everything to know about the buzzy treatment.
Experts Say This Wellness Tool Can Make You Happier and Ease Pain—But Only If You Use It Properly
Get the most from the saunas-everywhere trend.
The Newest Member Of Your Local Run Club? Ozempic
Popular weight-loss drugs are helping some runners lose weight and crush PRs. Here's what experts think.
Could ADHD Actually Be A Superpower For Some Athletes?
How high energy, hyperfocus, and little tolerance for the mundane affect sports performance.
10 Ways To Set Healthy Boundaries In A Relationship, According To Experts
"Boundaries" don't mean "barriers."
What It Means To Be Aromantic, According To Relationship Experts & Aromantics
FYI, it’s not the same as being asexual.
What Is Queefing? How To Handle 'Vaginal Flatus' Like A Total Pro
It’s NOT a vagina fart.