Cari Nierenberg
Cari Nierenberg has been writing about health and wellness topics for online news outlets and print publications for more than two decades. Her work has been published by Live Science, The Washington Post, WebMD, Scientific American, among others. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Cornell University and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Communication from Boston University.
Latest articles by Cari Nierenberg

Barefoot in Summer: The Pleasures and Perils of Going Shoeless
By Cari Nierenberg published
The feel of soft grass or warm sand under your feet can be glorious. Here's what you need to know to protect your health.

Go Outside and Play: Tips to Get Kids Moving
By Cari Nierenberg published
Warmer weather and long sunny days are coming. Here are some tips for helping kids to be active.

Major Depression Might Be Averted by Online Help: Study
By Cari Nierenberg published
People with symptoms of depression might be able to prevent developing the full-blown disorder by doing some self-help exercises online, a new study suggests.

Simple Trick May Improve an Infant's Attention Span
By Cari Nierenberg published
Interactions with parents really do help babies learn to pay attention, a new study finds. Here's how it may work.

Should You Wear Underwear to Bed?
By Cari Nierenberg published
Prefer going Commando at night? Here's what health experts say.

An Unusual Case of a Bulging Esophagus
By Cari Nierenberg published
About 50 years after having surgery, a man sought medical help for a rather unusual condition.

Cellfina: Is There Finally a Procedure to Banish Cellulite?
By Cari Nierenberg published
An expensive new procedure claims to get rid of cellulite. Does it work?

9 Tips for Choosing the Best Bug Spray
By Cari Nierenberg published
Find out how to keep those pesky mosquitoes and ticks from feasting on your skin this summer.

Daily Aspirin Is Most Beneficial in Your 50s, Panel Says
By Cari Nierenberg published
Taking low-dose daily aspirin can lower your risk of heart disease and colon cancer, new recommendations say.

Posture Pointers: 7 Tips for Breaking Bad Habits
By Cari Nierenberg published
There are many health benefits to having good posture. Here's a look at tips from experts for improving your form.

Sit Up Straight! How Good Posture Benefits Your Health
By Cari Nierenberg published
Posture is more than just a function of the way you stand or sit. Bad posture can cause neck or back pain, whereas good posture can help prevent pain and even affect your mental outlook.

Hepatitis C Deaths Rising in US
By Cari Nierenberg published
Deaths from hepatitis C are increasing n the U.S., and the increase is hitting particularly hard among middle-age people, a new study says.

Do Sit-Stand Desks Improve Workers' Fitness?
By Cari Nierenberg published
Sitting down for long periods is linked with several health risks. Can a desk that lets you stand up while you work help?

Genetic Tests Results: Do They Change Your Behavior?
By Cari Nierenberg published
Would you shape up your behavior if you knew you were at higher risk for conditions like heart disease or cancer?

Birth Date May Influence Child's Risk for ADHD Diagnosis
By Cari Nierenberg published
A child's birth date could play a role in determining which kids will be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and subsequently put on medication.

No Laughs: New Technique Helps Ticklish Patients
By Cari Nierenberg published
For ticklish people, a routine doctor's exam can lead to lots of squirming and giggling, but now, doctors in England may have come up with an innovative solution to this problem.

New Test Identifies Kids at High Risk for Ongoing Concussion Symptoms
By Cari Nierenberg published
Doctors may have a new way to predict if a child will experience ongoing symptoms.

Psychosis Plus Pot Could Mean More Hospital Time
By Cari Nierenberg published
People with psychiatric disorders who also use marijuana may spend more time in the hospital for their conditions, a new study from England suggests.

Happy Events Can Spur 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
By Cari Nierenberg published
"Broken heart syndrome" can be triggered by devastating loss or stress. But negative emotions aren't the only trigger, a surprising new study finds.

Sex Tied to Better Brain Power in Older Age
By Cari Nierenberg published
Getting busy might bring benefits for your brain.

CrossFit for Kids? Experts Weigh the Benefits and Risks
By Cari Nierenberg published
Should kids be doing CrossFit?

Zika Virus Linked to Guillain-Barré in New Study
By Cari Nierenberg published
New evidence suggests that the Zika virus may indeed be a cause of the rare neurological problem Guillain-Barré sydrome, which in severe cases can cause muscle paralysis.

What Caused This Man's Bladder to Be Encased in Calcium?
By Cari Nierenberg published
A parasitic worm infection can lead to some pretty unusual effects, a new case report reveals.
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