Author:

Sarah Mahoney

Sarah Mahoney is a freelance journalist who writes about health and wellness and is a contributing editor f AARP The Magazine. Her work appears regularly in such publications as Weight Watchers Magazine and Marketing Daily, and she’s been published in Self, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Reuters. Based in Midcoast Maine, she’s an avid hiker and explorer.

Posts from Sarah Mahoney

When alcohol makes you blush

Wine, beer and spirits can sometimes trigger an allergic reaction that results in redness and rashes.

Break the lunch rut

Keep variety, creativity and nutrition top of mind when packing lunchboxes for little learners.

Work out at home—for less

An active lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank. A few pieces of equipment can get the job done.

Managing perimenopause

Years before menopause, these sneaky symptoms can be confusing.

Consulting Dr. Internet

Online searches can put billions of pages of medical information into a patient's hands. That's not always helpful.

Periods after pregnancy

When new moms find it difficult to predict menstrual cycles, it may help to explore birth control options.

A changing awareness

New initiatives aim to address racial disparities in the identification of skin disorders.

Avoid work-from-home burnout

In a hybrid world, staying offline is hard. Here's how to get the break you need.

Patient Story

‘The best feeling in the world’

Advanced brain-mapping technology and brain surgery give a Michigan boy, 6, hope for a life without seizures.

Patient Story

‘It was urgent’

Jim Boismier wasn't especially worried when he underwent heart tests at a care campus near home. But then his doctor identified an obstructed artery.

When work hurts

Learn to recognize overuse and repetitive motion injuries—before they become chronic.

Trouble on third shift?

Millions of Americans work overnight. The right strategies for sleep, nutrition and exercise can make it easier—and healthier.