Mandy Oaklander

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

Recent Articles

How Meditation Helps You Handle Stress Better

Stress is a modern mental bogeyman, keeping nearly half of Americans up at night, according to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association. Many say they don’t do anything to combat it, yet it...

Why Stress Makes You More Likely to Have a Heart Attack

It's all in your brain

By Mandy Oaklander

Why Blood Pressure Is Rising Worldwide

The problem of elevated blood pressure has serious consequences

By Mandy Oaklander

Here’s Why the Cancer Death Rate Has Plummeted

“We’re making a lot of progress”

By Mandy Oaklander

The Case for Eating Cheese is Stronger Than Ever

"There’s a lot of magic in the food matrix of cheese."

By Mandy Oaklander

This Is the Best Workout for Women

Most women neglect strength training, but those who do it have lower risks of serious diseases

By Mandy Oaklander

This Easy Hack Will Make Working Out a Breeze

It involves talking to yourself

By Mandy Oaklander

This Mental Trick Makes Your Workouts Easier

It involves talking to yourself

By Mandy Oaklander

27% of Medical Students Are Depressed

The mental health of doctors suffers years before they get an MD

By Mandy Oaklander

Why Grooming Your Pubic Hair Might Be a Bad Idea

It's linked to a higher risk of STIs

By Mandy Oaklander

Why You May Want to Rethink Grooming Your Pubic Hair

Grooming is linked to a higher risk of STIs

By Mandy Oaklander

The Annoying Truth About Holiday Weight Gain

And how to avoid it

By Mandy Oaklander

The Annoying Truth About Holiday Weight Gain

And how to avoid it

By Mandy Oaklander

Here's What Happens When You Get Too Little Sleep

It can cost you — literally

By Mandy Oaklander

What Happens When You Get Too Little Sleep

It can cost you—literally

By Mandy Oaklander

The Healthiest Things Every 45-Year-Old Should Do

For heart health, a little prevention can translate into a healthier lifespan

By Mandy Oaklander

4 Easy Ways to Become More Grateful on Thanksgiving

And why gratitude is so good for you

By Mandy Oaklander

Why You Can Get Slapped With a Surprise Medical Bill

Most ER patients go to hospitals in their coverage network, yet 22% are treated by an out-of-network doctor, new research finds

By Mandy Oaklander

This Kind of Dieting Is Unhealthy for Women

Normal-weight women are most at risk

By Mandy Oaklander

Heart Disease Is Way Down In the U.S.

Coronary heart disease has dropped by about 20%

By Mandy Oaklander
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