Erica Sweeney

As AI surges, Schneider Electric is teaming up with Nvidia to help data centers manage their energy use. Here's how. AI data centers can be energy-intensive. Schneider Electric partnered with Nvidia to develop a new reference design to make them more sustainable.

As AI continues to expand, so will the demand for energy. I wrote about how one company is designing data centers to address energy and sustainability challenges for @businessinsider.com

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The Best Science-Backed Way to Stop Chafing You can make all kinds of adjustments in order to prevent or treat chafing.

Chafing can happen any time, but it's more common in the summer when everyone is extra sweaty. I wrote about how to prevent and treat it for @time.com

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3 Things That Happen When You Don't Eat Enough Fiber Do any of these sound familiar?

A lot of people seem protein-obsessed but, really, they probably don't get enough fiber. I wrote about how much you need and how not eating fiber affects your health for Parade:

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How AI helped a ticket seller reclaim $3 million in approved orders Riskified's AI fraud-detection tool has helped TickPick, an online marketplace, approve more orders and boost revenue.

Falsely declined credit card transactions are a headache for businesses and consumers. I wrote about how one company is using AI to help merchants avoid them for @businessinsider.com

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Tick Bites Sending More People to the ER — Here’s How to Prevent Them Emergency room visits for tick bites are at a six-year high. Here’s how to prevent tick bites, and what to do if you get bitten.

Ticks are pretty bad this year! I wrote about why and how to prevent and treat tick bites for @everydayhealth.bsky.social

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Don't Freak Out If This Happens When You First Start Taking Creatine It is a common side effect—and it's not always a bad thing.

Everyone seems to be talking about creatine. I wrote about one of the common side effects for Men's Health:

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Nudgetech Can Help, But Only When Thoughtfully Deployed Nudgetech can be a helpful tool provided it's implemented with a clear strategy and employee involvement from the outset. Tips to effectively deploy nudgetech.

Nudgetech is an emerging technology that could potentially help solve some workplace communication and collaboration issues. I wrote about it for @reworked.bsky.social

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Do Regular Facials Actually Improve Your Skin?

Facials are incredibly relaxing, but do they actually do much for your skin? I asked dermatologists for @nytimes.com

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Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM, is common. I wrote about what it is, its symptoms, and how to treat it for SELF:

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Perimenopause Is Ruining My Sleep. What Can I Do?

#Perimenopause Is Ruining My Sleep. What Can I Do?Sleeplessness is a common issue for women in midlife, but there are evidence-backed ways to address it, by @ericapsweeney.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/w... via @nytimes.com #menopause

Should You Take a Vitamin D Supplement? Diet and sunshine should be everyone's first stop.

There's a lot of hype about vitamin D and taking vitamin D supplements, but also many misconceptions. I wrote about it all for TIME:

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What’s Best for My Pain: Tylenol or Advil? Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to figure out the ideal one for you.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is most effective for more mild pain that is not caused by inflammation, Dr. Katherin Peperzak told
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What’s Best for My Pain: Tylenol or Advil?

My latest for @nytimes.com These two drugs work differently in the body, but there's some overlap in the types of pain they treat. Some work better than others in different instances, though. I tried to simplify it all.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/w...

Do Body-Firming Skin Creams Actually Do Anything? Doctors' Answers May Surprise You. There's a big difference between the appearance of firming and actual firming.

I've been seeing these skin-firming products everywhere! I talked to doctors about whether they actually work for @huffpost.com

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Feeling Stressed? Therapists Say You Should Try This Trend It could be a boon for your mental health.

Something we all need: “The goal of cozymaxxing is to help discharge stress and encourage relaxation and mental health well-being.” My latest for Good Housekeeping:

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Health Experts Have A Warning About Your Protein-Packed Waffles, Cookies And Snacks Our processed protein obsession could be depriving our bodies of other essential nutrients.

People are "obsessed" with protein these days, RDs say. I wrote about whether foods fortified with protein are a good source of the macronutrient for @huffpost.com

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Chris Jones to moderate congressional town hall March 18 - Arkansas Times A congressional town hall moderated by Chris Jones is scheduled for March 18 in Little Rock, though legislators are nowhere to be found.

A congressional town hall moderated by former gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones is scheduled for March 18 in Little Rock, though legislators are nowhere to be found.

Before You Give Kids Dark Chocolate, Doctors Want You To Know A Few Things The amount of caffeine that's in this treat may surprise you.

My latest for @huffpost.com. I had no idea dark chocolate had so much caffeine!

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What It’s Really Like to Get Measles It feels far worse than a cold and can have some major consequences.

I wrote about what it's like to have measles for Men's Health. It can be tricky to spot early on, and many doctors have never seen real cases of the disease before.

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Toxic Productivity Can Slow Your Business Down Toxic productivity can result in reduced productivity, missed deadlines and more mistakes if it goes on too long. Learn to recognize the signs.

"Toxic productivity stems from the prevalence of hustle culture and how success is often defined by status and wealth." I wrote about this important issue for @reworked.bsky.social

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Is There a Cure for Cold Sores? Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend.

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend for managing HSV-1 and its lesions. Includes Dr. Christine Johnston
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Is There a Cure for Cold Sores? (Gift Article) Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend.

My newest piece for @nytimes.com is all about cold sores, which are super common!

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/w...

Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.

BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.

Is Beef Tallow Actually Good for You? The fat is getting lots of attention—here's what experts have to say about it.

Beef tallow is getting lots of attention lately. I talked to experts about whether it has any health benefits and other things to know for Men's Health:

www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a6...

Rethink Your Workforce Strategy to Incorporate AI Agents As AI agents make their way into our workforce, HR is called to adapt its workforce strategy.

As more companies embrace AI agents, who's going to manage them? I wrote about it for @reworked.bsky.social
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The Actual Benefits of Red Light Therapy, According to Doctors Here's what you should know before you try it.

Red light therapy has become a popular remedy for skin problems and muscle pain. I spoke to experts about whether it works for Men's Health:
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8 Things You Should Do in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s to Prevent Joint Pain Later in Life A little TLC in early adulthood can keep your hardworking hips and knees pain-free through the decades.

My latest for SELF! It's never too early to start thinking about joint pain (including what shoes you wear), which can possibly prevent pain later on.

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These Are The Foods Affected By The Red 3 Dye Ban — And How They Can Endanger Your Health So long to the cherry on top of your sundae.

I wrote about the FDA's new Red 3 ban, what foods it affects and how the change could impact health for @huffpost.com

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The New(ish) Fight Over Fluoride What to know about the controversial mineral in your water and toothpaste.

I co-wrote this timely piece about the fluoride controversy for Men's Health. It's in the Jan/Feb print issue and online :

www.menshealth.com/health/a6311...

Can Estrogen Cream Reverse Skin Aging? (Gift Article) Some cosmetics companies are marketing estrogen-infused face creams and serums to people in menopause. Do they work?

Can estrogen skin cream offer anti-aging benefits? I spoke to experts and wrote about it for @nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/w...