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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Examples of foods to eat on a hyperthyroidism diet

The best diet for hyperthyroidism

When your thyroid is overactive, it affects your metabolism. Following these eating rules can help restore balance.

A map of the most common prescriptions in every state

Most popular Rx by state

Find out the prescription people in your area filled the most this year

Molnupiravir, aka the COVID pill

A guide to the COVID pill

Molnupiravir is a new oral antiviral treatment approved in the U.S.

Updated on Mar. 4, 2022

Diabetes and exercise

Health Education

Diabetes and exercise

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to keep diabetes in control—but here’s what you should know before jumping on the treadmill

Adult acne

Health Education

8 causes of adult acne

This skin problem can happen at any age—luckily, there are options to cure your symptoms.

Inflammation- causes, treatment and prevention

Health Education

What is inflammation?

This is your body’s first line of defense against injury or illness—but it can go wrong

Updated on Dec. 5, 2022

Chronic conditions exercise may improve

6 health conditions that exercise prevents

Working out can reduce your risk for these chronic diseases—and improve symptoms

An image of foods that are part of a high blood pressure diet

What to eat to lower blood pressure

The DASH diet can help to keep hypertension under control

Updated on Mar. 8, 2023

Traveling safely with kids along CDC travel guidelines post COVID

Health Education

Is it safe to travel right now?

Follow these precautions when planning a family vacation after COVID-19

Hormones and mental health

Health Education

How hormones impact women’s mental health

Hormone dysregulation can complicate issues like anxiety and depression

Updated on Jun. 6, 2022

Is taking allergy medicine everyday bad for you? A calendar with pills daily

Health Education

Can I take antihistamines every day?

Certain meds lose effectiveness and have serious side effects.

Updated on Dec. 1, 2022

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