Laurel Leicht
Laurel Leicht is a writer and editor in Brooklyn specializing in health, fitness, lifestyle, and travel. Her work has appeared in outlets including O the Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health, Marie Claire, and Well+Good.
Latest Articles by Laurel Leicht
Getting Through Major Milestones With Crohn’s
Young adulthood is defined by change. Here, expert tips on making all those new experiences—with Crohn’s—less stressful.
Making Sense of Your Blood Pressure Numbers
Understanding what’s normal and what’s in the danger zone is the first step to taking control of your health.
Surprise! These Foods Are Sneaky-High in Sodium
From breakfast to dessert, salt pops up in the strangest places. Here’s how to be smart about your intake, without sacrificing flavor.
9 Ways to Slash Salt From Your Holiday Meals
Whether you’re hosting or guesting, here’s how to be sodium-smart without missing out on the good stuff.
10 Easy Ways to Make Your Workplace RA-Friendly
Have rheumatoid arthritis? Here's how to outfit your work space and tweak your routine to help minimize pain and stiffness.
Sad? Stressed? How to Deal with the Emotional Toll of UC
10 stay-strong strategies for coping with the (often overlooked) emotional toll of having ulcerative colitis.
Exactly How to Make it Through the Work Day When You Have RA
How can you deliver in your job when you’re dealing with the aches and pains of rheumatoid arthritis? Secrets for success (and comfort) right here.