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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How Mom’s Brain Rewires Differently After the 1st and 2nd Child
The brain seems to adapt during pregnancy to help mothers navigate early parenthood challenges.
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Overnight Fasting Cut Crohn’s Symptoms by Half in New Trial
Meal timing may be more important than overall calorie reduction for reducing visceral fat in people with Crohn’s disease.
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How Nature Rewires Your Brain—in Measurable Ways
A review of 108 brain-imaging studies demonstrated how nature exposure reduces stress and restores attention.
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More Young Adults Are Dying From Rectal Cancer–Early Signs Often Go Unnoticed
Once considered a disease of older adults, colorectal cancer is now causing a rising number of deaths among people under 45.
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New Review Reveals Best Practices for Hemorrhoid Treatment
The most effective treatments are often the basic ones.
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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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