My Name Is Jill…

…and I’m a hypochondriac. I became a health editor probably for the same reason some people go vegan, to live a healthier than thou existence: “White rice? Do you really expect me to eat white rice? Why don’t you sprinkle arsenic on my spinach while you’re at it?”
It was always gratifying to read the latest [...]

Just Another Carefree Day at the Beach

I’m feeling really excited today. I’m working on two big pieces for Women’s Health magazine, and the research is fascinating, at least to this science geek. And even better news: there’s very little to go hypochondriacal over.
I’ve been trying to avoid any news stories that will send me into a panic over the state of [...]