Dr. Rebecca Breslow

Dr. Rebecca Breslow

Physician, researcher, and writer.

Dr. Rebecca Breslow is a physician, researcher, and writer.  A graduate of Yale University, she did her medical training at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital.  She was a practicing physician in academic medicine for 17 years, during which time she authored numerous publications for academic and lay audiences.  Currently, she focuses on freelance medical writing and editing to help make medical, health, and wellness information accessible to a broad audience.  

Latest articles by Dr. Rebecca Breslow

woman drinking a protein shake

Is protein good for weight loss?

By Meg Walters last updated

Looking to shed a few extra pounds? We look at whether protein is good for weight loss, and how to get more from your diet

Food & Diet
A woman walking her Collie dog through a city on a winter's day

Can walking lower blood pressure?

By Becks Shepherd last updated

reference Can walking lower blood pressure? We look at the impact walking can have on blood pressure and examine the evidence behind it

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A man in a blue shirt is running past some some store shutters

Does running increase testosterone?

By Harry Bullmore last updated

Fact or fiction – does running increase testosterone? We speak to the experts to find out.

Exercise
Image shows a scientist adding a sample to a test tube in front of computer monitor showing images of brain scans

Type 3 diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatments

By Lou Mudge last updated

reference The term ‘type 3 diabetes’ in increasingly being used to describe Alzheimer’s disease

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boy drinks from tap

How much water do you really need to drink?

By Brandon Specktor published

Hydration is the key to a happy and healthy life, but how much water do you really need to drink?

Food & Diet