Sarah was born into a health-oriented family in the UK, with both parents working as immunologists. It was then only natural that she became a sports enthusiast at a young age – she has even worked at major international sporting events. Later, after becoming lactose-intolerant as an adult, nutrition and diet then also transitioned into a crucial everyday topic of interest. Experience in translation, proofreading, content management and research means that she brings along many insights to her role as Health Editor for the UK, Irish and US markets at cerascreen.
What are hormones? Hormones are not just any messenger substances – they have a significant influence on both our mental and physical health. Without furt...
What is an STI? Sexually transmitted infections are considered a topic of taboo that is rarely discussed publicly compared with other health conditions. D...
What is cross-sensitivity and what has it got to do with food allergies and intolerances? An allergy rarely comes alone: if you suffer from a pollen aller...
Vitamin D deficiency – also known as vitamin D3 deficiency – affects a hefty one billion people around the world. We can only acquire enough of this essen...
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, also known as bone loss, is a disease that increases the risk of bone fractures. Parts of the body where osteoporosis ...
What is a food allergy, and what is a food intolerance? An allergy to food can, in the worst-case scenario, be deadly. When we talk about food intolerance...
Emotional resilience refers to our ability to effectively and calmly adapt and adjust to stressful situations with a certain mindset. The good news is tha...
What do depression, skin rashes, stomach aches and high blood pressure have in common? They can all be signs of stress. And there are many other possible ...
Cow milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies, especially in children. If you have a milk allergy, you should ideally switch to a milk...
Testosterone is usually recognised as being the male sex hormone – even though it is also found in women. The older you get, the less your body produces t...
What are dust mites? Dust mites live in bedding, trigger allergies through house dust and can thus cause asthma. The peak breeding season for house dust m...
Have you already eaten egg today? The probability is relatively high. Eggs are not only a staple ingredient in many cooking and baking recipes. They are a...
What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is absolutely crucial for our cells, for blood formation, our brain and much more. Nevertheless, we often don’t notice th...
Iron deficiency is considered one of the most common deficiencies in the world and is the most widespread cause of anaemia. If you discover that you have ...
Sneezing and sniffling, red eyes, tiredness and drowsiness – flying pollen can cause a lot of discomfort for those affected. Various flowering trees, grasse...
What is the microbiome? From digestion to depression, healthy skin and a strong immune system, our gut health – our gut microbiome – has a say of what ...
Healthy fats – to some of us, this term may seem like a contradiction, but they really do exist! Take fish, for example: fish is healthy – mainly because it...
Healthy eating, weight loss and low-calorie diets dictate much of what we choose to eat these days. Diverse in variety, flavour and forms – and as the per...
Women’s health and women-specific health topics prompt us to ask important questions about a specific gender gap in health. Why do women tend to live longer...
Immune system health is never taken for granted – in fact, in the current climate, immunity and health are arguably more crucial than before. Our immune s...
According to the World Health Organization, more than one in three people worldwide suffer from high cholesterol. Medications such as statins can protect ...
Do you notice dizziness and a runny nose after a glass of red wine, a salami sandwich or a piece of chocolate? Something that might initially appear to be ...
What is selenium? Selenium is a versatile mineral that is essential for our immune system and thyroid gland. Not only a selenium deficiency but also an ex...
