Leslie Finlay

In addition to The Healthy, Leslie has written for outlets such as WebMd.com, Fodors.com, LiveFit.com, and more, specializing in content related to healthcare, nutrition, mental health and wellness, and environmental conservation and sustainability. She holds a master's degree in Public Policy focused on the intersection between public health and environmental conservation, and an undergraduate degree in journalism. Leslie is based in Thailand, where she is a marine conservation and scuba diving instructor. In her spare time you'll find her up in the air on the flying trapeze or underwater, diving coral reefs.

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Relationship Attachment Style: 9 Questions to Help Identify Yours

Determine which attachment style is yours, with psychologists' insights on how it formed in your earlier years.

The ‘Sunday Scaries’ Are Way Milder for People Who Live Here

One survey even honed in on the exact time on Sunday when many Americans start...

Next Time You Feel the Sunday Scaries, Psychologists Say These 7 Products Could Help You Deal

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Want to Reverse Diabetes? 11 Products Medical Specialists Recommend

From footcare to sweet treats, here are the must-have products experts recommend to reverse diabetes.

Ever Get the ‘Sunday Scaries’? Psychologists List 5 Reasons This ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’ Happens

Sunday depression is real. Mental health specialists assure us that the "Sunday scaries" are a...

The 3-Step Skincare Process Derms Are Recommending This Summer—and 3 Products to Halt Until Fall

Sun damage can continue for hours after you've come indoors. Dermatologists say this bare-bones summer...

One Major Effect of Blue Light on Your Skin, Says Research

A dermatologist weighs in on the current research behind how a social media scrolling habit...

4 Surprising Areas You Should Be Slathering in Sunscreen, Says Research

Are you protecting all of the high-risk areas for skin cancer? (Are you sure?) Derms...

Why ‘Re-Entry Travel Anxiety’ Is Super Normal Right Now…Plus 5 Rules to Venture Out Again, from Psychologists

Don't let unexpected nerves keep you from getting away this summer. Experts explain why this...

Why ‘Re-Entry Travel Anxiety’ Is Super Normal Right Now…Plus 5 Rules to Venture Out Again, from Psychologists

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7 Mindful Eating Hacks to Cure Indigestion, Bloating, and Gas

Experts share the most common ways we sabotage our digestive system, and mindful eating tips...

The Worst Pedicure Mistake Doctors Say You Can Make

Keep your toes in tip-top shape by following this expert-advised golden rule. Plus, shop our...

Here’s What ‘Ecotherapy’ Means (Plus Its Awesome Effects on Your Health), from Experts

What is ecotherapy, you ask? Psychology and gardening experts say it may explain one of...

Does the Supplement L-Glutamine Lower Blood Sugar? Dietitians Weigh In

L-glutamine is getting buzz for its purported role in stabilizing blood sugar. Is this true—and...

4 Easy Tips for Safer Fruit and Vegetable Washing, from Food Safety and Nutrition Authorities

Fresh produce is to blame for nearly half of food poisoning cases each year. Here,...

Is Magnesium Glycinate a Sleep Game-Changer? Here’s Why a Dietitian Gives This Supplement a Nod

Could magnesium be the most overlooked key for easier, more restorative sleep? Research shows it's...

Cardiologists Just Cleared Up 7 Common—but Inaccurate—Beliefs about Heart Disease

No matter your age or perceived risk factors, you'll want to get up to speed...

HPV and Mental Health: OB-GYNs Report How Stress Affects Your Cervical Cancer Risk

These doctors specializing in women's health—including a gynecological cancer doctor—say that when you take care...

Nattokinase Benefits: 6 Reasons To Try This Asian Superfood (Plus, a Chef’s Tips)

Love Asian food? Introducing natto. This fermented goodness may be unfamiliar—but with these benefits to...

Leslie Finlay

Relationship Attachment Style: 9 Questions to Help Identify Yours

7 Secret Ways Doctors Boost Their Immune Systems

8 Ways to Save on Your Health Care

6 Agoraphobia Management Techniques We Can All Take from This Winter

Polio Recently Turned Up Again—Here’s How a Leading Infectious Disease Doctor Says You Can Help Prevent It

7 Essentials Fellow Shoppers Say You Need For a Cozy Mental Health Night at Home

The ‘Sunday Scaries’ Are Way Milder for People Who Live Here

Next Time You Feel the Sunday Scaries, Psychologists Say These 7 Products Could Help You Deal

Want to Reverse Diabetes? 11 Products Medical Specialists Recommend

Ever Get the ‘Sunday Scaries’? Psychologists List 5 Reasons This ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’ Happens

The 3-Step Skincare Process Derms Are Recommending This Summer—and 3 Products to Halt Until Fall

One Major Effect of Blue Light on Your Skin, Says Research

4 Surprising Areas You Should Be Slathering in Sunscreen, Says Research

Why ‘Re-Entry Travel Anxiety’ Is Super Normal Right Now…Plus 5 Rules to Venture Out Again, from Psychologists

Why ‘Re-Entry Travel Anxiety’ Is Super Normal Right Now…Plus 5 Rules to Venture Out Again, from Psychologists

7 Mindful Eating Hacks to Cure Indigestion, Bloating, and Gas

The Worst Pedicure Mistake Doctors Say You Can Make

Here’s What ‘Ecotherapy’ Means (Plus Its Awesome Effects on Your Health), from Experts

Does the Supplement L-Glutamine Lower Blood Sugar? Dietitians Weigh In

4 Easy Tips for Safer Fruit and Vegetable Washing, from Food Safety and Nutrition Authorities

Is Magnesium Glycinate a Sleep Game-Changer? Here’s Why a Dietitian Gives This Supplement a Nod

Cardiologists Just Cleared Up 7 Common—but Inaccurate—Beliefs about Heart Disease

HPV and Mental Health: OB-GYNs Report How Stress Affects Your Cervical Cancer Risk

Nattokinase Benefits: 6 Reasons To Try This Asian Superfood (Plus, a Chef’s Tips)

The Banana Health Benefit You for Sure Weren’t Aware Of, Dietitians Reveal

The 7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks for Seasonal Affective Disorder, From Shoppers

I Have High-Risk HPV. Now What? Doctors Share Advice (and Assurance)

11 Potassium-Rich Foods for a Healthy Heart, From Nutrition Experts

Does Vaping Affect Your Bone Health?

Which Type of Salmon Is Healthiest? A Registered Dietitian Reveals

Leslie Finlay

Relationship Attachment Style: 9 Questions to Help Identify Yours

7 Secret Ways Doctors Boost Their Immune Systems

8 Ways to Save on Your Health Care

6 Agoraphobia Management Techniques We Can All Take from This Winter

Polio Recently Turned Up Again—Here’s How a Leading Infectious Disease Doctor Says You Can Help Prevent It

7 Essentials Fellow Shoppers Say You Need For a Cozy Mental Health Night at Home

The ‘Sunday Scaries’ Are Way Milder for People Who Live Here

Next Time You Feel the Sunday Scaries, Psychologists Say These 7 Products Could Help You Deal

Want to Reverse Diabetes? 11 Products Medical Specialists Recommend

Ever Get the ‘Sunday Scaries’? Psychologists List 5 Reasons This ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’ Happens

The 3-Step Skincare Process Derms Are Recommending This Summer—and 3 Products to Halt Until Fall

One Major Effect of Blue Light on Your Skin, Says Research

4 Surprising Areas You Should Be Slathering in Sunscreen, Says Research

Why ‘Re-Entry Travel Anxiety’ Is Super Normal Right Now…Plus 5 Rules to Venture Out Again, from Psychologists

Why ‘Re-Entry Travel Anxiety’ Is Super Normal Right Now…Plus 5 Rules to Venture Out Again, from Psychologists

7 Mindful Eating Hacks to Cure Indigestion, Bloating, and Gas

The Worst Pedicure Mistake Doctors Say You Can Make

Here’s What ‘Ecotherapy’ Means (Plus Its Awesome Effects on Your Health), from Experts

Does the Supplement L-Glutamine Lower Blood Sugar? Dietitians Weigh In

4 Easy Tips for Safer Fruit and Vegetable Washing, from Food Safety and Nutrition Authorities

Is Magnesium Glycinate a Sleep Game-Changer? Here’s Why a Dietitian Gives This Supplement a Nod

Cardiologists Just Cleared Up 7 Common—but Inaccurate—Beliefs about Heart Disease

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HPV and Mental Health: OB-GYNs Report How Stress Affects Your Cervical Cancer Risk

Nattokinase Benefits: 6 Reasons To Try This Asian Superfood (Plus, a Chef’s Tips)

The Banana Health Benefit You for Sure Weren’t Aware Of, Dietitians Reveal

The 7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks for Seasonal Affective Disorder, From Shoppers

I Have High-Risk HPV. Now What? Doctors Share Advice (and Assurance)

11 Potassium-Rich Foods for a Healthy Heart, From Nutrition Experts

Does Vaping Affect Your Bone Health?

Which Type of Salmon Is Healthiest? A Registered Dietitian Reveals