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Content by Brittany Edelmann

Brittany Edelmann

Brittany Edelmann is a registered nurse who completed a master’s degree in journalism with a specialization in health and science at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. She has written for Discover, Chicago Health, Chicago Caregiving, The Sun-Sentinel, and Medill Reports, as well as The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
A cat with long whiskers
Cat Whiskers Help Them Navigate and Can Tell Us How a Cat's Feeling
man holding his head stressed in the city
The Noise and Pollution of a City Could Impact Your Mental Health
Cooking eggs for breakfast
Why Do We Eat Eggs or Cereal for Breakfast and How Many Eggs Should We Eat in a Day?
Chewing gum
Debunking These 3 Popular Kid Sayings About Health
One woman, Japanese woman having headache while lying on bed in her bedroom at home.
What's the Difference Between a Headache and a Migraine?
Close up of a bee on a finger
Why Are Certain People Allergic to Bee Stings?
Playing hard to get
The Psychology Behind Playing Hard-to-Get: Is It Effective?
Sick kitten
How to Tell if Your Cat Is Sick
Couple falling in love at first sight
Love at First Sight: Does it Exist?
Acid reflux
What Are the Symptoms of GERD and How To Treat It
Video games in action
How Video Games Can Impact Your Heart Health
Nostalgia illo
Nostalgia and Thinking About the Future Can Be Good For You

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