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.
The amount of salt you eat daily may be slowly scarring your kidneys
A 2025 study finds high salt intake damages kidney tissue, even without raising blood pressure.
If you take blood pressure medication, magnesium may lower it even more
A new meta-analysis of 38 trials points to a much larger drop in people already on treatment.
Normal eGFR levels by age: what your kidney function number means for you
The eGFR line on your blood panel is your main kidney score, and most people never learn to read it.
Why rheumatoid arthritis attacks some joints and not others: The answer starts before birth
Oxford scientists say certain finger joints may be biologically primed for the disease before you are born.
A week without alcohol: The changes your body may notice
Even a short period without alcohol can affect several areas of the body. Research has found measurable changes involving sleep, hydration, weight, liver health...
Nearly half of Americans are low on magnesium: These 12 foods fix that
Nearly half of Americans fall short on this mineral. Here is where to find it on your plate.