Katy Anderson

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Katy Anderson is a freelance writer who lives with her husband, three sons, a jovial Golden Retriever, and one very patient cat. She has written extensively on parenting, health, and relationships for publications such as Huffpost, ABC News, Babble, PopSugar, SheKnows, Mom.com, Mommy Nearest, and others.

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Person drinking coffee - caffeine and anxiety

Does caffeine cause anxiety?

Too many cups of coffee might trigger symptoms like nervousness and racing heartbeat for certain people

A vet checks for a dog ear infection

Dog ear infection treatment

They’re one of the most common reasons for a visit to the veterinarian—here’s what pet owners should know

A dog and a stethoscope represent how to get pet insurance

Should you get pet insurance?

A trip to the vet can leave you in sticker shock. Before buying a plan, here’s what to know about pet insurance.

Health Education

Do coffee and diabetes mix?

Controlling diabetes is all about managing your blood sugar levels. Here’s how caffeine affects it.

Zoloft and coffee

Do coffee and Zoloft mix?

There’s no interaction, but it can affect the conditions this medication treats

COVID vaccine for immunocompromised

The COVID vax and immunosuppressants

Learn how being immunosuppressed impacts the efficacy of vaccines

A woman under a sun using an inhaler represents medical conditions exacerbated by heat

Health Education

How heat affects your health

To stay healthy in the warmer months, a little preparation goes a long way in avoiding heat-related health risks

Updated on Jul. 7, 2023

Two people represent coronavirus men vs. women

Is COVID-19 worse for men?

There are gendered differences in deaths and severity of coronavirus

How to treat anxiety in dogs

Here are the signs you should watch for in your pup

Updated on Aug. 15, 2022

Hot sauce and air freshener represent loss of taste and smell coronavirus

How to regain taste and smell after coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and…

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Health Education

Safe exercises with high BP

Physical activity plays an important role in managing high blood pressure—when done correctly

Updated on Jan. 10, 2022

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