Mie Hermansen

Mie holds a master's degree in journalism and has spent many years in the fitness industry. As a writer for MGDK, Mie cover topics on health and fitness, combining journalistic expertise with extensive hands-on experience. In addition to writing, Mie create training videos and has a deep passion for helping others improve their fitness through evidence-based methods.

How much salt is too much? The daily limit most Americans are over

The FDA caps most adults at 2,300 mg of sodium a day, yet the average American passes that mark without tasting anything particularly salty.

Many women still have significant pain months after a C-section, and most are not warned

A global evidence review of nearly 28,000 women finds the aftermath of a cesarean can drag on for years, disrupting sleep, mood and daily life.

What your blood pressure does while you sleep may matter more than your daytime reading

An overnight pattern called non-dipping raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney damage, and scientists are closing in on why.

How drinking too much water can affect your kidneys

Drinking too much water in a short period of time can challenge your kidneys’ ability to maintain the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance, reports...

7 signs you may not be getting enough omega-3

Most Americans fall well short of the recommended intake, and the gap can quietly affect your skin, joints and mood.

Millions quit statins over side effects. A 154,000-person review says most are not the drug

A large review found that most symptoms people blame on statins were no more common than in patients taking a sugar pill.