Better Me
Pill Esophagitis and Tips for Swallowing Medicine
Have you ever felt like you can’t swallow pills the right way, or experienced an uncomfortable feeling in your chest after taking them? You might be dealing...
Sep 22
Better Me
Is Gastritis Causing Your Stomach Pain?
Do you have a cast-iron stomach, or do you deal with stomachaches from time to time? Stomachaches (or abdominal pain) happen between your chest and pelvis...
Sep 21
Teach Me
The Truth Behind 10 Breast Cancer Myths
Chances are you know someone who has had breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all new cancers...
Sep 21
Teach Me
Fall Allergies: What Causes Them and Ways to Find Relief
As the summer sun gives way to cooler weather and colorful foliage, many of us look forward to the cozy comforts of autumn. However, for some, this seasonal...
Sep 19
Better Me
Signs You Might Need Your Tonsils Removed
Your tonsils, those two little lumps of tissue in the back of your throat, play an important part in the health of your body. But sometimes, they can cause...
Sep 18
Better Me
Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery) for Cleft Lip/Palate
Children with cleft palate or cleft lip often require corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, as part of their overall treatment plan.  Orthognathic...
Sep 17
Advise Me
Celebrating Non-Scale Victories: A Journey Beyond Weight Loss
After bariatric surgery, your eyes may be glued to the scale. Weight loss can become the primary focus for many people trying to lose weight, especially...
Sep 15
Teach Me
Is Bleeding During or After Sex Normal?
If you notice spots of blood during or after intercourse (or sex), it can be worrisome. Did you miscalculate your period? Is something wrong? Is this normal? “Bleeding...
Sep 12
Teach Me
How to Recognize and Treat Belly Button Infections
A navel (or belly button) is what’s left of your former umbilical cord, the cord that connected you to your mother before you were born. It comes in lots...
Sep 10
Advise Me
Should You Keep Your Child Home When Another Is Sick?
When the first sign of an illness (like the flu or a stomach bug) enters your house, it can feel like a race against time to stop the illness from spreading...
Sep 08
Regan Olsson

Regan Olsson

Contributing Writer

Regan Olsson is a freelance writer and editor, who specializes in nonprofit, fundraising and healthcare-related content for both print and digital mediums. Regan has worked in both for-profit and nonprofit industries serving in various marketing communications roles. She has a master’s in health communications and enjoys researching and developing copy that enlightens and empowers others. The mother of two and a proud spouse of a Marine veteran, Regan enjoys traveling with her family, reading mystery novels and sipping margaritas on the beach.