Karen Gordon

Karen Gordon

Karen Gordon is a freelance writer and web content editor with a special interest in health, and is based in the United Kingdom, As well as contributing to Live Science Karen has written for a variety of other publications, including NetDoctor, Patient.co.uk, Good Housekeeping, Prima, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar and others.

Articles by: Karen Gordon

Chocolate protein shake

Can protein shakes help you gain weight?

By Karen Gordon last updated

Reference Protein powders are effective at helping to build muscle shortly after a workout. But can protein shakes help you gain weight?

which fruits are low in sugar

Which fruits are low in sugar?

By Karen Gordon last updated

reference Fruits contain two types of sugar: fructose and glucose. So, which fruits are low in sugar?

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How to improve your mood

By Karen Gordon published

Reference Discover how to improve your mood with these ways of lifting your spirits

woman leaving post-it notes on her computer

How to improve your memory

By Karen Gordon published

reference It’s never too late to boost your gray matter. Discover how to improve your memory and keep your brain sharp

Woman with a water bottle

Do water bottles expire?

By Karen Gordon published

Reference Do water bottles expire? We explore whether water bottles have an expiration date and if you should swap from disposable to reusable

Can you use a Peloton when pregnant? image shows Robin Arzon using Peloton while pregnant

Can you use a Peloton when pregnant?

By Karen Gordon published

REFERENCE A Peloton provides a great all-around workout – but can you use a Peloton when pregnant?

Is yoga safe during pregnancy? Pregnant woman sitting on a yoga mat

Is yoga safe during pregnancy?

By Karen Gordon published

REFERENCE It might be a great way to keep fit, but is yoga safe during pregnancy? We ask the experts here