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Donna Christiano

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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

Exercise after COVID vaccine
Health Education

Is exercising after a vax okay?

Working out could actually be good for your immune system, in certain circumstances
A vaccine with a bandaid represetns Headache after COVID vaccine
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
Medication overuse rebound headache
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
Is it safe to OTC sleep aids every night? A pillow and pills
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
A treadmill with a blood pressure cuff represents Blood pressure after exercise
Health Education

How exercise affects your blood pressure

Working out gets your heart rate up, but actually helps reduce hypertension. Here's how.
FDA approval - fezolinetant
News

FDA approves Wegovy for weight loss

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is the first drug of this type made available since 2014
A cupcake represents erectile dysfunction age
Health Education

Should you expect ED as you age?

It’s more likely after a certain birthday, but not a certainty
Woman holding a calendar: Questions for Well-Woman Exam
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
A heart filled with vegetables represents how to lower cholesterol
Health Education

7 steps to lower cholesterol

It’s possible to reduce your cholesterol levels with these dietary and lifestyle changes
A pregnant woman with an inhaler represent asthma during pregnancy
Health Education

Asthma during pregnancy

When you’re expecting, your symptoms may change—but it’s treatable
An umbrella and clouds represent depression and heart disease
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.