Our Editorial Team
Our Editorial Team

Melinda Carstensen

Everyday Health Staff

Melinda Carstensen is an executive editor who oversees lifestyle and wellness coverage as well as type 2 diabetes content at Everyday Health. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and previously worked as an editor at Fox News Health, Patch.com, and Disney’s Babble.com. In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors for a run or a hike, catching up with friends over a glass of red wine, or unplugging by cracking open a novel. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Nic, and their rescue dog, a lively golden retriever–husky mix named Benny...

Expertise

Type 2 diabetes, diet and nutrition, and skin care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida

Personal Website

http://www.melindacarstensen.com/

Best Health Tip

Make time for exercise that brings you joy, eat food that doesn’t come in a package, and drink plenty of water.

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