Nancy Schimelpfening
School
University Of Charleston, Old Dominion University
Expertise
Depression, Nutrition, Community Health Education
- In her spare time, Nancy can often be found working on her non-profit site, Depression Sanctuary.
- She enjoys walking and tries to get in at least 10,000 steps daily.
- Her current goal is to live her life completely free of added sugar.
Experience
Nancy has been a professional writer in the health and wellness space for over 25 years. Her work has appeared in multiple online publications, including Health Digest, Healthline, Verywell Mind, and mindbodygreen. During her career, she has also been heavily involved in creating and guiding support communities for those with depression. In 2016, she founded a non-profit organization called Depression Sanctuary which provides free information and chat rooms to those with depression and other mental illnesses. She has been a writer and editor with Static Media since 2022.
Education
Nancy graduated from the University of Charleston with a bachelor's in biology as well as obtaining a master's in community health education from Old Dominion University.
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Stories By Nancy Schimelpfening
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While eating yogurt can provide several health benefits, you way want to avoid this type of Activia yogurt if you have a particular medical condition.
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While pasta can be quite enjoyable to eat, you may want to reconsider if you are experiencing this symptom. Some types of pasta may actually make it worse.
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If you have high blood pressure, this can increase your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Eating this fat can help reduce your blood pressure.
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As we age, our bodies go through many changes. This is how those changes can affect our risk of developing high blood pressure as we turn 50.
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Stress and anxiety can have a variety of effects on your health, including this little-known effect on your high cholesterol. Here's what to know.
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Just like any medication, ibuprofen can cause side effects, especially if you must take it long term. Here's what to know about whether it can cause anemia.
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Anyone who's ever drank too much coffee knows that caffeine can speed up your heartrate. This is what would happen to your heart if you stop drinking coffee.
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One common belief is that peeing directly after sex can either kill the sperm or flush them away, thus preventing pregnancy. But does this really work?
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Have you ever wished that you could have a more firm butt? If your backside is in need of a boost, there's a popular protein-rich food that may help.
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If you use magnesium, you'll want to avoid taking it at the same time as these supplements. Otherwise, you may not get the benefits you expect.
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What's not to love about peanut butter? If you're not keeping an eye on things, there could be plenty, including problems with your skin like acne.
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With cancer, early diagnosis is important in ensuring that you have the best possible outcome. Frequent urination could be an early sign of this type of cancer.
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It makes sense if you have a drug allergy to switch to another one that does the same thing. If you're allergic to this, though, you'll want to avoid ibuprofen.
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Comedian Richard Lewis, known for playing a fictionalized version of himself on the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died. Here's what we know.
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You might remember the Tide pod challenge that dared kids to bite into the colorful laundry detergent packets. But what happens when you swallow a laundry pod?
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Just three days after the beloved actor died at age 61 on December 11, his rep confirmed a common disease led to his death.
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There are two types of colonics that may be performed: open and closed-system. Here's how they are different and how this might affect which you choose.
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There are seven common types of eczema that people may have. These types vary somewhat based on their specific triggers and symptoms. Here's what to know.
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You are doing all the things you're supposed to do like cleansing and moisturizing, so why won't your pimples just go away and never return?
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Are you having an aching sensation that you think may be due to a hernia? Understanding hernias can help you determine if this is the cause of your discomfort.
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Having large breasts is not always fun. Sometimes breast reduction surgery is a good option to alleviate pain and prevent future health issues.
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Fatty foods, like ice cream, take longer to digest, meaning they spend more time in your stomach. As a result, your stomach makes more acid in response.
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Love it or hate it, licorice can be a beneficial herbal supplement. But could your medication interact negatively with it?
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A good alternative for getting the benefits of beetroot is to take a supplement in the form of a powder, pill, or gummy, but is it effective?
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While many are feeling back to a more normal way of living, the CDC wants to remind us to keep our masks handy. Here's when you might want to mask up.
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Research indicates a link between hearing loss and increased risk of dementia in the elderly. Could getting cochlear implants help reduce your chances?
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Insulin is a hormone that manages blood sugar, but just because blood sugar levels are normal doesn't mean that the same is true for insulin levels.