Heidi Borst

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Heidi Borst is a freelance parenting, relationship, health, and wellness writer based in Wilmington, NC, with a Journalism degree from Rutgers University. Her work has appeared on MSN, Yahoo, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, Parent Map, New Jersey Family and more. Heidi is a proud introvert, coffee enthusiast, fitness junkie, and boy mom.

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Can you take meloxicam daily?

The answer is yes—with a few caveats. Learn when it’s not a good idea.

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Health Education

Pelvic exam 101

Learn what to expect on your first trip to the gynecologist

how to get rid of congestion — a humidifier and box of tissues

Health Education

14 remedies for congestion

Get rid of your stuffy nose with these 14 expert-approved congestion remedies

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11 benefits of blueberries

This superfood is packed with nutrients that can benefit your heart, gut, immune system, skin, and more.

Parent and child on a couch | How long does a stomach virus last?

Health Education

Symptoms of stomach virus

A stomach bug is fast-acting, but it’s easy to confuse it with other illnesses. Here’s what to expect.

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Can coffee help you lose weight?

This caffeinated beverage can boost metabolism, improve exercise performance, and more

Updated on Sep. 11, 2023

cup of coffee - Is coffee good for constipation?

Health Education

Can coffee help constipation?

There’s are a combination of things that play into the drink’s laxative effect

Loose tea leaves and gourd - yerba mate benefits

10 yerba mate benefits

See how the South American tea can boost energy, facilitate weight loss, and more

Bowl of chips, a food you should avoid when taking furosemide

3 furosemide interactions

Be careful of these food and drinks when taking the diuretic medication

Birth control pills

Do antibiotics affect birth control?

Most antibiotics won’t reduce the efficacy of hormonal birth control, but these two kinds will

Ozempic auto-injector

How Ozempic can treat PCOS

The diabetes medication shows promise for improving PCOS symptoms

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