Erica Sweeney
@ericapsweeney.bsky.social
Freelance journalist with bylines in The New York Times, Men's Health, Business Insider, HuffPost, Reworked and lots more. Email: ericapsweeney@gmail.com.
As AI continues to expand, so will the demand for energy. I wrote about how one company is designing data centers to address energy and sustainability challenges for @businessinsider.com
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As AI surges, Schneider Electric is teaming up with Nvidia to help data centers manage their energy use. Here's how.
AI data centers can be energy-intensive. Schneider Electric partnered with Nvidia to develop a new reference design to make them more sustainable.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
As AI continues to expand, so will the demand for energy. I wrote about how one company is designing data centers to address energy and sustainability challenges for @businessinsider.com
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Chafing can happen any time, but it's more common in the summer when everyone is extra sweaty. I wrote about how to prevent and treat it for @time.com
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The Best Science-Backed Way to Stop Chafing
You can make all kinds of adjustments in order to prevent or treat chafing.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Chafing can happen any time, but it's more common in the summer when everyone is extra sweaty. I wrote about how to prevent and treat it for @time.com
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A lot of people seem protein-obsessed but, really, they probably don't get enough fiber. I wrote about how much you need and how not eating fiber affects your health for Parade:
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3 Things That Happen When You Don't Eat Enough Fiber
Do any of these sound familiar?
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July 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A lot of people seem protein-obsessed but, really, they probably don't get enough fiber. I wrote about how much you need and how not eating fiber affects your health for Parade:
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Falsely declined credit card transactions are a headache for businesses and consumers. I wrote about how one company is using AI to help merchants avoid them for @businessinsider.com
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How AI helped a ticket seller reclaim $3 million in approved orders
Riskified's AI fraud-detection tool has helped TickPick, an online marketplace, approve more orders and boost revenue.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Falsely declined credit card transactions are a headache for businesses and consumers. I wrote about how one company is using AI to help merchants avoid them for @businessinsider.com
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Ticks are pretty bad this year! I wrote about why and how to prevent and treat tick bites for @everydayhealth.bsky.social
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Tick Bites Sending More People to the ER — Here’s How to Prevent Them
Emergency room visits for tick bites are at a six-year high. Here’s how to prevent tick bites, and what to do if you get bitten.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Ticks are pretty bad this year! I wrote about why and how to prevent and treat tick bites for @everydayhealth.bsky.social
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Everyone seems to be talking about creatine. I wrote about one of the common side effects for Men's Health:
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Don't Freak Out If This Happens When You First Start Taking Creatine
It is a common side effect—and it's not always a bad thing.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Everyone seems to be talking about creatine. I wrote about one of the common side effects for Men's Health:
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Nudgetech is an emerging technology that could potentially help solve some workplace communication and collaboration issues. I wrote about it for @reworked.bsky.social
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Nudgetech Can Help, But Only When Thoughtfully Deployed
Nudgetech can be a helpful tool provided it's implemented with a clear strategy and employee involvement from the outset. Tips to effectively deploy nudgetech.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Nudgetech is an emerging technology that could potentially help solve some workplace communication and collaboration issues. I wrote about it for @reworked.bsky.social
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Facials are incredibly relaxing, but do they actually do much for your skin? I asked dermatologists for @nytimes.com
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Do Regular Facials Actually Improve Your Skin?
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June 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Facials are incredibly relaxing, but do they actually do much for your skin? I asked dermatologists for @nytimes.com
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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM, is common. I wrote about what it is, its symptoms, and how to treat it for SELF:
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Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM, is common. I wrote about what it is, its symptoms, and how to treat it for SELF:
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#Perimenopause Is Ruining My Sleep. What Can I Do?Sleeplessness is a common issue for women in midlife, but there are evidence-backed ways to address it, by @ericapsweeney.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/w... via @nytimes.com #menopause
Perimenopause Is Ruining My Sleep. What Can I Do?
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June 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#Perimenopause Is Ruining My Sleep. What Can I Do?Sleeplessness is a common issue for women in midlife, but there are evidence-backed ways to address it, by @ericapsweeney.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/w... via @nytimes.com #menopause
There's a lot of hype about vitamin D and taking vitamin D supplements, but also many misconceptions. I wrote about it all for TIME:
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Should You Take a Vitamin D Supplement?
Diet and sunshine should be everyone's first stop.
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June 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
There's a lot of hype about vitamin D and taking vitamin D supplements, but also many misconceptions. I wrote about it all for TIME:
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is most effective for more mild pain that is not caused by inflammation, Dr. Katherin Peperzak told
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What’s Best for My Pain: Tylenol or Advil?
Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to figure out the ideal one for you.
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May 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is most effective for more mild pain that is not caused by inflammation, Dr. Katherin Peperzak told
@ericapsweeney.bsky.social for the NYT. @nytimes.com @uwmedicine.bsky.social
@ericapsweeney.bsky.social for the NYT. @nytimes.com @uwmedicine.bsky.social
My latest for @nytimes.com These two drugs work differently in the body, but there's some overlap in the types of pain they treat. Some work better than others in different instances, though. I tried to simplify it all.
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What’s Best for My Pain: Tylenol or Advil?
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May 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My latest for @nytimes.com These two drugs work differently in the body, but there's some overlap in the types of pain they treat. Some work better than others in different instances, though. I tried to simplify it all.
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I've been seeing these skin-firming products everywhere! I talked to doctors about whether they actually work for @huffpost.com
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Do Body-Firming Skin Creams Actually Do Anything? Doctors' Answers May Surprise You.
There's a big difference between the appearance of firming and actual firming.
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May 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I've been seeing these skin-firming products everywhere! I talked to doctors about whether they actually work for @huffpost.com
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Something we all need: “The goal of cozymaxxing is to help discharge stress and encourage relaxation and mental health well-being.” My latest for Good Housekeeping:
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Feeling Stressed? Therapists Say You Should Try This Trend
It could be a boon for your mental health.
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April 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Something we all need: “The goal of cozymaxxing is to help discharge stress and encourage relaxation and mental health well-being.” My latest for Good Housekeeping:
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People are "obsessed" with protein these days, RDs say. I wrote about whether foods fortified with protein are a good source of the macronutrient for @huffpost.com
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Health Experts Have A Warning About Your Protein-Packed Waffles, Cookies And Snacks
Our processed protein obsession could be depriving our bodies of other essential nutrients.
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March 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
People are "obsessed" with protein these days, RDs say. I wrote about whether foods fortified with protein are a good source of the macronutrient for @huffpost.com
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A congressional town hall moderated by former gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones is scheduled for March 18 in Little Rock, though legislators are nowhere to be found.
Chris Jones to moderate congressional town hall March 18 - Arkansas Times
A congressional town hall moderated by Chris Jones is scheduled for March 18 in Little Rock, though legislators are nowhere to be found.
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March 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A congressional town hall moderated by former gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones is scheduled for March 18 in Little Rock, though legislators are nowhere to be found.
My latest for @huffpost.com. I had no idea dark chocolate had so much caffeine!
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Before You Give Kids Dark Chocolate, Doctors Want You To Know A Few Things
The amount of caffeine that's in this treat may surprise you.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
My latest for @huffpost.com. I had no idea dark chocolate had so much caffeine!
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I wrote about what it's like to have measles for Men's Health. It can be tricky to spot early on, and many doctors have never seen real cases of the disease before.
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What It’s Really Like to Get Measles
It feels far worse than a cold and can have some major consequences.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I wrote about what it's like to have measles for Men's Health. It can be tricky to spot early on, and many doctors have never seen real cases of the disease before.
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"Toxic productivity stems from the prevalence of hustle culture and how success is often defined by status and wealth." I wrote about this important issue for @reworked.bsky.social
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Toxic Productivity Can Slow Your Business Down
Toxic productivity can result in reduced productivity, missed deadlines and more mistakes if it goes on too long. Learn to recognize the signs.
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February 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Toxic productivity stems from the prevalence of hustle culture and how success is often defined by status and wealth." I wrote about this important issue for @reworked.bsky.social
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Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend for managing HSV-1 and its lesions. Includes Dr. Christine Johnston
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Is There a Cure for Cold Sores?
Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend for managing HSV-1 and its lesions. Includes Dr. Christine Johnston
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My newest piece for @nytimes.com is all about cold sores, which are super common!
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Is There a Cure for Cold Sores? (Gift Article)
Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
My newest piece for @nytimes.com is all about cold sores, which are super common!
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BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies
Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
Beef tallow is getting lots of attention lately. I talked to experts about whether it has any health benefits and other things to know for Men's Health:
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Is Beef Tallow Actually Good for You?
The fat is getting lots of attention—here's what experts have to say about it.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Beef tallow is getting lots of attention lately. I talked to experts about whether it has any health benefits and other things to know for Men's Health:
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As more companies embrace AI agents, who's going to manage them? I wrote about it for @reworked.bsky.social
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Rethink Your Workforce Strategy to Incorporate AI Agents
As AI agents make their way into our workforce, HR is called to adapt its workforce strategy.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As more companies embrace AI agents, who's going to manage them? I wrote about it for @reworked.bsky.social
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