New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to curb your stress eating
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux
Lisa Catanese, ELS
Health Writer
Lisa Catanese, ELS, has been a medical writer for more than 20 years. Through her company, Blue Blaze Communications, she has written content for hospitals, magazines, websites, pharmaceutical companies, and medical education companies, and her writing has won 18 national and international awards. She is certified as an editor in the life sciences and is a member of the American Medical Writers Association.
Posts by Lisa Catanese, ELS
Diseases & Conditions
Dry socket: Preventing and treating a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction
Mind & Mood
Could biofeedback help your migraines?
Staying Healthy
Can white noise really help you sleep better?
Diseases & Conditions
What is Cushing syndrome?
Staying Healthy
Effective, practical strategies for coping with urinary incontinence
Diseases & Conditions
Need a root canal? Here's what to expect
Diseases & Conditions
Gingivitis: Reversing and preventing early gum disease
Diseases & Conditions
Anaplasmosis: Another tick-borne illness, another reason to protect yourself against ticks
Men's Health
Need a prescription for an ED medication? What to know about BlueChew, hims, Roman, and other online ED medication retailers
Nutrition
Malnutrition in older adults: Strategies for addressing this common problem
Mind & Mood
One way to combat loneliness? Strengthen relationships you already have
Mind & Mood
Sundowning: What to know if your loved one with dementia experiences late-day symptoms
Staying Healthy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Staying Healthy
Hospice care: Overview of a compassionate approach to end-of-life care
Staying Healthy
Independent living with home care assistance: Balancing autonomy and support
Diseases & Conditions
Listeria: How to protect yourself from this common cause of food poisoning
Staying Healthy
Adult day care can benefit older adults and their caregivers
Staying Healthy
Nursing homes: A senior living option for those who need the highest level of care
Mind & Mood
Memory care: A senior living option for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
Staying Healthy
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs): What they offer, who might benefit
Staying Healthy
Assisted living: An overview of this senior living option
Diseases & Conditions
Peripheral neuropathy: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Mind & Mood
Self-regulation for adults: Strategies for getting a handle on emotions and behavior
Staying Healthy
Senior living: An overview of traditional housing options
New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to curb your stress eating
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux