Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Author
Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.
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When the Mind Breaks, So Can the Heart
Large study finds mental and heart Health are closely linked.
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How Parental Favoritism Affects Both Children’s Mental Health
A study of 632 twin pairs found that different parental treatment is linked to anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral problems in children.
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The Hidden Stress Behind Sugar’s ‘Calm’ Effect
Research reveals that sugar can create a perception of calm without full relaxation.
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Scientists Measured Microplastics in Coffee Served in To-Go Cups. Here’s What They Found.
Convenient yes–but to-go cups, used by more than 1 billion people globally each day, may be harming your health.
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What Makes Some People Live to 100? Scientists Find Clues in Their Blood
The secret to longevity may not be slowing aging but preserving the right systems.
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What a Sleepless Night Does to Your Body
Research shows how even brief sleep loss triggers an energy crisis in your cells—affecting metabolism, brain function, and long-term disease risk.
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Vitamin D Levels May Shape Your Brain Decades Later
A study found that lower vitamin D levels at age 39 were linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes 16 years later.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weaker Bones, Higher Fracture Risk in Major Study
A frozen dinner here and a cookie there can make a world of difference in the strength of your bones.
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What if Aging Isn’t Decline? A New Study Finds for Many, It Isn’t.
Decline with aging may be a myth.
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Your Teenager’s Relationship to Drama May Be a Matter of Long-Term Health
A 17-year study tracking teens into adulthood found that adolescent aggression predicts faster biological aging.
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