Donna Christiano
Contributor
Donna Christiano is a University of South Florida staff writer and an award-winning freelance journalist specializing in women and children's health. She has served on the staffs of Glamour and Brides magazines and has written for numerous national consumer magazines and health outlets. She shamefully admits to being obsessed with reality TV and her attack beagle named Bananas. She lives in Tampa, Florida, with her husband and aforementioned beagle. Her two college-student sons show up when they need money or clean laundry.
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Articles
Health Education
Is exercising after a vax okay?
Working out could actually be good for your immune system, in certain circumstances
Updated on Sep. 9, 2022
News
Is it normal to get a headache after the COVID vaccine?
It’s a common side effect, but there are several ways you can treat it
Aug. 19, 2021
Health Education
What is a medication overuse headache?
If you regularly reach for Tylenol or prescription pain medication, your head pain can rebound when it wears off
Aug. 17, 2021
Drug Info
Are OTC sleep aids safe?
For occasional use, there are many relatively harmless sleep medicines and supplements—but there are certain groups of people who shouldn’t take them
Updated on Nov. 14, 2022
Health Education
How exercise affects your blood pressure
Working out gets your heart rate up, but actually helps reduce hypertension. Here's how.
Jun. 21, 2021
News
FDA approves Wegovy for weight loss
Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is the first drug of this type made available since 2014
Jun. 10, 2021
Health Education
Should you expect ED as you age?
It’s more likely after a certain birthday, but not a certainty
Jun. 4, 2021
Health Education
5 q’s to ask your OB-GYN
Your yearly checkup is the perfect opportunity to ask an OB-GYN all of your reproductive health questions
Updated on Jan. 31, 2022
Health Education
7 steps to lower cholesterol
It’s possible to reduce your cholesterol levels with these dietary and lifestyle changes
Updated on Jun. 2, 2022
Health Education
Asthma during pregnancy
When you’re expecting, your symptoms may change—but it’s treatable
Updated on Feb. 22, 2022
Health Education
Can depression lead to heart disease?
More and more studies show a link between these two conditions—here’s how you can reduce your risk.
Updated on Feb. 6, 2024