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.

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.

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.