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Zia Sherrell

Southampton
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Business Insider Singapore, HuffPost, Yahoo News, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo News New Zealand, Aol, Cosmopolitan and
Covers:  Medical cannabis, health conditions, diseases, health technology, women's health, sexual health, reproduction.
Doesn't Cover: Religion, spirituality, new-age medicine.
Expert freelance health writer and journalist. Covers diverse topics from medical cannabis to nutrition. Winning writing that empowers, educates, and inspires.

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Zia Sherrell’s Biography

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Zia Sherrell is a digital health journalist and content creator with over a decade of healthcare experience and a Master of Public Health.

Clients include Netdoctor, Medical News Today and Healthline. She covers diverse topics from public health to medical cannabis, nutrition, and biomedical science.

Her mission is to empower and educate people by bringing health matters to life with engaging, evidence-based writing.

When she’s not typing madly, Zia enjoys travelling and chasing after her do…

Zia Sherrell’s Journalist Portfolio

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Acute myelogenous leukemia: Treatment, outlook, and more

Acute myelogenous leukemia: Treatment, outlook, and more

Leukemia is an umbrella term for cancers affecting the blood-forming cells in the body. Acute myelogenous leu…

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Homemade Toothpaste Recipes: Benefits and Downsides

Homemade Toothpaste Recipes: Benefits and Downsides

You can make your very own homemade toothpaste with baking soda, coconut oil, or charcoal. It's kind on the e…

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Anti-wrinkle Injections: How Can It Go Wrong?

Anti-wrinkle Injections: How Can It Go Wrong?

Wrinkles are an inevitable part of the aging process. Over time, skin becomes thin and less elastic, and smil…

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Misaligned Teeth or Jaw - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Misaligned Teeth or Jaw - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Misaligned teeth (malocclusion) is a common problem that can affect your smile and oral health. Malocclusion …

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How To Avoid Antibiotic Resistance?

How To Avoid Antibiotic Resistance?

Since their discovery in the 1920s, the world hailed antibiotics as one of the greatest medical advancements …

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Antibiotics: When Do You Really Need Them?

Antibiotics: When Do You Really Need Them?

Antibiotics are medications that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. Globally, they are one of the mo…

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Avocados have been dubbed 'nature’s moisturizer'-here’s what to know about their skin health benefits

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Avocados Have Been Dubbed ‘Nature’s Moisturizer’—Here’s What To Know About Their Skin Health Benefits Original

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By Zia Sherrell, Casey Gallagher
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Avocados contain healthy fats and antioxidant compounds that may support your skin health. Thai Liang Lim / Getty Images Avocados contain healthy fats, vitamin E, and multiple antioxidants, which are all linked to skin health. A small study found that eating one avocado per day improved skin elasticity and firmness, though more research is needed. Avocado oil can be applied directly to your skin for potential skin benefits, and it’s a common component of many skincare products.
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Why Stress Can Make You Feel Forgetful—Especially in Midlife Original

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By Zia Sherrell, Geralyn Dexter
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Chronic stress may impair certain pairs of your brain that are responsible for memory. Curly_photo / Getty Images Chronic stress triggers elevated levels of the hormone cortisol, which can impair memory. In midlife, hormonal shifts may compound stress-related cognitive changes, making forgetfulness worse. Regular physical activity, high-quality sleep, and mindfulness practices can help lower cortisol and support memory.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

When I was a small child, and only briefly. Those things hurt your hands!

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Don't give up! It's easy to let rejection affect you, but you have to keep on doing what you do. Turn each negative into a positive.

What's your favorite drink?

I am predictably English. I don't think you can beat a cup of tea. Failing that, gin is always a welcome sight.