Marissa Conrad

Health Writer

Marissa Conrad, a freelance journalist based in New York, is the former features editor at Natural Health magazine. She’s also covered health and wellness for Eating Well, Furthermore, SELF and others. Her recent work includes stories on plant-based meat, wellness-branded beverages and how to get a better night's sleep.

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  • What Is Gaslighting? Examples And How To Deal With It

    If someone is intentionally distorting reality to make you feel like what you’re seeing or feeling isn’t real, you could be a victim of gaslighting. Gaslighting can come from a romantic partner, a boss, a family member, a doctor or...

  • How Much Does IVF Cost?

    A single IVF cycle—defined as ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval and embryo transfer—can range from $15,000 to $30,000, depending on the center and the patient's individual medication needs. Medications can account for up to 35% of those charges. At best, this...

  • A Beginner’s Guide To Fertility Treatments

    If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for six months to a year, it’s a good time to ask your doctor about fertility treatments that may be right for you. There are many ways to improve your odds of getting...

  • 8 Ways To Avoid Caregiver Burnout, According To Experts

    The number of people who work as unpaid caregivers rose sharply in recent years. Today, one in five Americans—about 53 million people, up from 43.5 million in 2015—is a caregiver. Unpaid caregivers, also known as family caregivers or informal caregivers,...

  • Anticipatory Grief: What It Is And How To Cope

    Anticipatory grief, also referred to as anticipatory loss or preparatory grief, is the distress a person may feel in the days, months or even years before the death of a loved one or other impending loss. “It’s the experience of...

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