Samantha Olson
Samantha Olson is a Long Island native, beach bum, and runner with a passion for health. She earned her BA in Professional Writing with a Business Administration minor at King’s College, and her MS in Journalism at Stony Brook University. Her graduate work focused on nutrition and exercise science, and continues to cover public health and wellness for women and children.
Articles By Samantha Olson
Alzheimer's disease is a complicated and debilitating brain disorder, but in 2016 scientists made some breakthroughs.
Carbs get a bad reputation, causing dieters to miss out on some of their nutrient-dense benefits.
Drugs and alcohol can be dangerous on their own, but when combined, the outcome can be deadly.
Replacing one sugary drink a day with a bottle of water could help shed pounds and improve overall health.
Olympic athletes have to work harder to achieve their gold status, forcing their bodies to evolve.
Usain Bolt is one of the oldest men to win a gold medal in the Olympic 100-meter race, but can he do it again?
Ambien is one of many prescription drugs that's been widely tested on men, but leaves women in the dark about potentially dangerous side effects.
Lupus is a potentially life-threatening disease, and certain populations are at greater risk than others.
Alcohol abuse is linked to nearly one-quarter of deaths worldwide, which is why experts want to dilute your beer.
Cancer survivors may have more to worry about than their cancer coming back; they also face a high risk of obesity.
Motivation is the driver that helps Olympic athletes to achieve their goals and bring home a medal.
The first signs of the Zika virus may seem like the flu, but there are a few identifying symptoms to look out for.