Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Experience:

Elizabeth Laura Nelson is the Deputy Health Editor at Best Life. Previously, she was Managing Editor at WomansWorld.com and FirstForWomen.com. A mom and a marathon runner, she’s passionate about all aspects of health and wellness.

Doctor pointing to a model of a kidney

Doctor pointing to a model of a kidney

8 Ways You’re Silently Damaging Your Kidneys

Doctors say you could be hurting this vital organ.

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mature man in blue polo shirt taking a vitamin

The #1 Supplement to Reduce Dementia Risk

Doctors agree this common vitamin can help.

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A blue scale, a tape measurer, and yellow and pills scattered around

6 Medications That Can Cause Weight Gain

Doctors explain this frustrating side effect.

an upset-looking young woman sitting on top of the toilet with her head in her hands

an upset-looking young woman sitting on top of the toilet with her head in her hands

Do You Have to Poop Every Day?

What doctors really think about bowel habits.

8 "Healthy" Habits That Are Wrecking Your Body, Doctors Say

8 "Healthy" Habits That Are Wrecking Your Body, Doctors Say

8 "Healthy" Habits That Are Wrecking Your Body, Doctors Say

Don't fall victim to these common mistakes.

young woman lying in bed awake at night

young woman lying in bed awake at night

5 Daytime Habits That Keep You Awake at Night

A change in routine may help you get better rest.

A woman reads news from a mobile phone and looks freaked out and anxious.

A woman reads news from a mobile phone and looks freaked out and anxious.

5 Common Habits That Can Make You Anxious

Which ones sound familiar?

5 Things To Stop Doing in Your 50s

5 Things To Stop Doing in Your 50s

5 Things To Stop Doing in Your 50s

Doctors wish you'd kick these habits to the curb.

I Tried Gwyneth Paltrow's Top 5 Wellness Tips

Spoiler alert: They cost less than $5!

Young sporty woman coughing while walking on the street. Athlete woman affected by air pollution during running training

Young sporty woman coughing while walking on the street. Athlete woman affected by air pollution during running training

What Happens If You Walk in Bad Air Quality

Should you skip your daily steps?

Young woman cleaning at home, she has a cleaning day and using a vacuum cleaner cleaning products and a bucket but she does not feel like it

Young woman cleaning at home, she has a cleaning day and using a vacuum cleaner cleaning products and a bucket but she does not feel like it

What Happens If You Don't Vacuum for a Month

Experts say it could be a health hazard.

Bruce Willis and daughter Tallulah at the Hollywood Palladium on July 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Bruce Willis and daughter Tallulah at the Hollywood Palladium on July 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Early Dementia Signs Bruce Willis’ Family Missed

His daughter says she knew "something was wrong."

adult daughter hugging her mother, both smiling

adult daughter hugging her mother, both smiling

How Many Hugs Do You Get a Day?

Science says it may not be enough.

Woman making gestures of bad smell when opening her automatic dishwasher. Young girl with a face of disgust and holding her nose at the malfunction of one of her appliances.

Woman making gestures of bad smell when opening her automatic dishwasher. Young girl with a face of disgust and holding her nose at the malfunction of one of her appliances.

What Happens If You Never Clean Your Dishwasher

Surprisingly, it doesn't clean itself.

Clothes and jeans in a laundry basket on Wood floor

Clothes and jeans in a laundry basket on Wood floor

What If You Don't Wash Your Jeans for a Month

Experts say you could be risking your health.

Multi-Generation Family Celebrating Grandmothers Birthday At Home With Cake And Candles

Multi-Generation Family Celebrating Grandmothers Birthday At Home With Cake And Candles

7 Things Women Aren't Told About Turning 50

Doctors say this is what you need to know.

empty plate on a table

empty plate on a table

What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Meals

Health experts weigh in on the consequences.

Cropped shot of a young woman on a gluten free diet is saying no thanks to white bread. Woman refusing to eat white bread.

Cropped shot of a young woman on a gluten free diet is saying no thanks to white bread. Woman refusing to eat white bread.

What Happens When You Stop Eating Gluten

Experts lay out the pros and cons.

Asian woman sleeping on the bed and grinding teeth

Asian woman sleeping on the bed and grinding teeth

6 Side Effects of Grinding Your Teeth at Night

Dentists say it's a leading cause of tooth loss.

Sporty woman standing outside in the sunshine getting healthy

Sporty woman standing outside in the sunshine getting healthy

5 Easy Health Hacks That Actually Work

Try these expert-approved tips for mind and body.

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