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Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

Leah is driven by learning and adventure. She has studied Journalism, Early Human Development, and Culinary Arts. When she’s not writing she can be found reading or hiking the Southwest.
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Interesting Fact: Peanuts Aren’t Technically Nuts So What Are They?

Most people strive for a healthy life and, in doing so, eat healthy and nutritious foods. However, common food allergies can complicate mealtime. One of the most common allergies is peanuts. A good source of protein and other nutrients that most people are shocked to learn isn’t actually a nut. The common misconception likely stems […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Woman’s incurable cancer was misdiagnosed as IBS: ‘I wish I pushed back more’

Privatized healthcare changed the way in which patients are treated. However, not all families can afford to make those payments. Additionally, there are countries where public, universal, or government assistance funds are the only available treatment options. Because money, or lack thereof, plays a role in how much effort someone is willing to put forth, […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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8 Benefits of Including Celery in Your Diet

New health trends are always on the rise, constantly changing sometimes there based on some good evidence, and sometimes they aren’t. One highly discussed trend includes the benefits of celery, a healthy and versatile snack. Are There Benefits to Celery? In the past few years, celery’s popularity has soared, particularly when it comes to celery […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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How Long Does Garlic Last?

For many, food is simply a way to stay alive and energetic. However, for others, food is a passion. A choice to create incredible flavor profiles, and share with the world, one’s own artistic abilities. Food has a way of bringing people together and comforting the soul and one of the most common savory flavors […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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The surprising amount of soy sauce that can actually kill you

We work so hard, so why shouldn’t we get to indulge a little? Coffee, wine, sweets, or salty snacks, we all deserve to enjoy our favorite things. However, all of these should be enjoyed in moderation to protect our health—for example, the salty deliciousness of soy sauce. Health experts warn that too much can become […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Woman with No History of Heart Issues Dies Suddenly of Cardiac Arrest, Friend Calls on Community for Help

We’ve been conditioned to eat well, get exercise, and take good care of our bodies. Although one can deduce that will equal good health, there are rarities in which our bodies mysteriously malfunction. For example, a 46-year-old mom of 2 from Las Vegas collapsed after going into cardiac arrest at the gym. Alicia Groeblinghoff, born […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Heart Attacks on Dramatic Rise for 25-44 Age Group

It seems the further we as a society advance, the more we face medical mysteries. Recently it has been found that heart attacks are on the rise amongst young and middle-aged adults, a group of people who are traditionally thought of as the ‘young and healthy.’ Heart Attacks on the Rise A new study has […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Mark Cuban is Looking to Tackle the High Price of Insulin

It’s no secret that healthcare in America is run similarly to a business. Pharmaceutical companies prioritize their own profits over the health and well-being of the American people. If you have ever traveled to another country, then you already know the cost of healthcare, and pharmaceutical drugs is exponentially lower in other parts of the […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Students Invent Self-Heating Lifejacket, Win Science Fair Prize

‘Children are the future‘ a cliché statement, but one that is undeniably accurate. Each new generation carries the world further on, breaks through barriers, and creates new conveniences. Subsequently, students on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, have come up with something that’s not only incredible but also has the potential to save lives. They’ve even […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Exposure to ‘Blue Spaces’ Has Life-Long Benefits for Children

We have long been taught about the benefits of nature. Children who play outside have better immune systems, are more imaginative or creative and may have more muscle mass than children who play inside all day. Similarly, scientists have found another benefit from exposure to nature, improved mental health. Recently a study has been published […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer