Mandy Oaklander

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. She writes and edits health news.

Recent Articles

7 Psychology Tricks to Make Your Resolutions Stick

One goal, 365 days. Science says you've got this

By Mandy Oaklander

Should You Eat Whatever You Want for the Holidays?

With a fresh start in sight, will a few days of holiday bingeing really hurt?

By Mandy Oaklander

7 Holiday Drinks With Way More Calories Than You Think

7 sips you're better off skipping

By Mandy Oaklander

How to Make Your Resolution Stick

One goal, 365 days. Science says you've got this

By Mandy Oaklander

Here's How Hugs Can Prevent the Flu

Hug-deprived people may get more severe colds

By Mandy Oaklander

Seattle Nonprofit Group Advocates for Composting of Human Remains

The process requires no toxic embalming

By Mandy Oaklander

Indoor Tanning Can Burn Your Eyeballs, Study Says

Indoor baking burns your body in some surprising places

By Mandy Oaklander

The Annoying Thing That's Making You Hungrier

This kind of sugar triggers a very different reaction in the brain

By Mandy Oaklander

Should I Drink Diet Soda?

Why the fake fizzy stuff falls flat

By Mandy Oaklander

This Makeup Additive Is Linked to a Lower IQ

They're linked to a 6-8 point IQ drop

By Mandy Oaklander

Can You Really Trust the Health News You Read Online?

Sometimes you should take reports with a grain of salt, research found

By Mandy Oaklander

Abortion Complication Rates Are 'Lower Than That For Wisdom Tooth Extraction', Study Says

People who get abortions are less likely to have complications than people who have their wisdom teeth removed, finds a new study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.Researchers at University of California San Francisco...

By Mandy Oaklander

Should I Eat Greek Yogurt?

It's tart. But is it smart?

By Mandy Oaklander

The Great American Calorie Crackdown

Why some nutrition facts are getting harder to ignore

By Mandy Oaklander

4 Health Excuses To Stay Sober At Your Holiday Party

It's not always easy to explain why you're turning down a drink, finds a new study

By Mandy Oaklander

How Brain Scans Can Diagnose Autism With 97% Accuracy

Thinking about social interactions reveals brain patterns indicative of autism

By Mandy Oaklander

NYC Insects Can Eat An Astounding Amount of Human Food Waste

Meet the tiny trash crew under your shoe

By Mandy Oaklander

Is Turkey Actually Good for You?

Gobble, gobble?

By Mandy Oaklander

Is the Menstrual Cup Going Mainstream?

This Kickstarter cup got funded at 4,000% of its goal

By Mandy Oaklander

Suicide Risk Drops 26% After Talk Therapy

Suicide is a problem with few concrete preventive solutions, but a new study in Lancet Psychiatry finds that intervening with talk therapy after a suicide attempt seems to have some amazing long-term effects.Researchers from Johns...

By Mandy Oaklander
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