Laura Newcomer

Laura Newcomer is a writer and editor with multiple years of experience working in the health, fitness and mental wellness space. Formerly senior editor at the health site Greatist, Laura now lives and works in Pennsylvania. Her writing has been published in the print anthology Doing Nutrition Differently and in Washington Post, TIME Healthland, Greatist, Lifehacker, Shape, Business Insider, and Prevention, among others. She believes in the importance of personalized approaches to nutrition and fitness as well as creating sustainable, accessible healthy food systems so that people everywhere are empowered to improve their own health. Laura enjoys exploring her interest in mental and physical wellness both on and offline, and is an avid outdoorswoman who loves hiking, kayaking, backpacking, gardening, and pretty much anything you can do outside.

Articles by Laura Newcomer

The Beginner’s Guide to Running at High Altitude

If you’re a sea dweller planning on running at high altitude, don’t make the same mistakes this writer made. Here are the tricks to getting altitude-ready.

7 Self-Care Rituals to Practice Every Day

In a society that values putting others before yourself, self-care can help reduce stress in a big way. Start feeling happier today with these easy rituals.

Bottled Water Costs 2,000 Times More Than Tap. Is It Worth It?

Buy your water by the bottle? Here’s your need-to-know — from spring to alkaline to enhanced bottled water brands. Spoiler alert: It’s not all good news

Got Milk? The 9 Great Protein Sources for Building Muscle

If you want to build muscle, diet matters just as much as weights. Here’s how scientists rank the best protein sources, from dairy and eggs to meat and legumes.

10 Ways You’re Using Sunscreen All Wrong

Sun’s out, guns (and buns) out. But how on point is your sunscreen game? Read this before you reach for that dusty old SPF 100 bottle.

35 Sneaky Nicknames for Sugar You Need to Know

The new FDA-approved nutrition labels will list sugar content, but it’s your job to spot it. Get to know the many secret names for added sugars.

7 Teas That Are Seriously Good for Your Health

Sometimes all-natural is the way to go (sorry, laxative-laced teatoxes). These seven teas top our list as the best sips for your health.

Skim Milk vs. Whole Milk: Which is Better for Health?

We’ve been taught that skim milk reigns supreme. But are there benefits to welcoming whole milk back into our stomachs? The research might surprise you.

7 Insider Tips to Level Up Your FitBit

On the tracker bandwagon, but unsure where to invest your focus — or how to make it stick? Listen up to these four FitBit devotees for tips on achieving new levels of wellness.

The Skinny Mom Cookbook: 30-Minute Meals You’ll Crave

Can you really make a healthy dinner in half an hour? Skinny Mom blogger Brooke Griffin shows you how with her new cookbook, Skinny Suppers.

11 Non-Scale Victories So Much Better Than Weight Loss

Prepare to be inspired by these real-life ‘I did it!’ moments from eleven people who realized that non-scale victories are way more satisfying than the number on the scale.

How Bad Is Your Breakfast Food? We Ranked 10 Popular Items

Your breakfast food might not be doing you any favors. We ranked 10 popular breakfast items from best to worst, to create the ultimate breakfast foods power list.

23 Reasons Why You Need More Bananas In Your Life

You might think you have an appreciation for this yellow fruit — but you have no idea. Here are 23 reasons why bananas are the bomb.

Could You Go Grain-Free? Why This 10-Day Detox Is Taking Off

If you thought going gluten-free sounded hard, think again. Meet the Wheat Belly diet, which requires you to give up all grains, for good. Here’s the scoop.