Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Title:
Freelance Writer
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Education:
Master’s degree in nonprofit management and fundraising, Columbia University; Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, Kenyon College
Expertise:
Health, Wellness, Longevity
Experience:
Lauren Gray is a New York-based writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience covering health, wellness, beauty, and affiliate commerce. Her writing has been published by Best Life, Popular Mechanics, Yahoo! News, MSN, Eat This! Not That, Self Magazine, and more. She has also served as a member of the ‘Brain Trust’ for the brand consultancy firm Shareability, working to generate organic brand content that optimizes consumer engagement. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Lauren lived in India for three years, serving as the head of the writing center at Woodstock School.

As a young adult breast cancer survivor who now centers physical and mental health in her own life, Lauren is personally passionate about exploring new topics in health, wellness, and longevity, and sharing these with her readers.

With the help of top-of-their-field experts, Lauren is committed to delivering rigorously vetted service journalism content that translates into actionable advice IRL.
sad woman looking down at a bowl of food

8 Foods That Could Make Anxiety and Depression Worse

Doctors say your diet can help with your mental health.

closeup of a doctor pointing to a bottle of calcium

The Top 8 Reasons You Need More Calcium in Your Diet

​Calcium does a lot more than just promote strong bones.

Various types of cooking oil

The 5 Healthiest Cooking Oils You Can Use

Dietitians explain which are good for you and why.

woman using an elliptical machine

5 Best Elliptical Machine Workouts, Fitness Pros Say

These cardio exercises melt fat and build endurance.

closeup of a woman in a sweatshirt eating a yogurt with fruit

10 Surprising "Healthy" Foods That Could Be Packing on Pounds

Dietitians caution that these foods can lead to weight gain.

Smoothies can be filled with empty calories when you want to lose weight

10 Best Breakfast Foods to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Jumpstart your calorie burn with these healthy picks.

closeup of woman about to jump rope

7 Fun Jump Rope Workouts That Torch Calories

​Think jumping rope is child’s play? Think again.

supplements

12 Supplements You Should Never Take Together

Doctors warn that some pairings pose serious health risks.