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.
Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk
A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney disease can develop quietly, some warning...
Getting vaccinated against shingles may cut your heart attack risk nearly in half
Two studies now tie the Shingrix vaccine to lower rates of heart attack and stroke.
If you have heart disease, your doctor should now be checking your kidneys too
New European guidelines say every heart patient needs a routine kidney check.
AFib is behind 1 in 7 US strokes, and its symptoms often look like everyday fatigue
The most common serious heart rhythm disorder often feels like ordinary stress or tiredness.
23 dead as West Nile spreads through 40 US states: the 7 symptoms to watch for
The CDC has logged 407 human cases and 23 deaths so far this season. Here is who is most at risk and when to seek care.