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Taneia Surles, MPH

Health & Wellness Writer

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About Taneia

Hello!

I'm a health and wellness writer, editor, and founder of Content By Taneia, LLC founder. I have both a bachelor's and master's degree in Public Health with a health behavior concentration. 

I specialize in health, wellness, and productivity content. I have bylines in Healthline, Health, AARP, Next Avenue, Parents, Giddy, Insider, Patient Power, and The Paper Gown (Zocdoc).

I'm skilled in creating blogs, long-form articles, newsletters, quizzes, and social media captions. With informative, entertaining, well-researched, and SEO-friendly content, let's increase traffic to your website and social media channels!

You can contact me at taneia@contentbytaneia.com or fill out my contact form to inquire about my services!


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My Work

BestReviews •

Tested and trusted baby sleep products for new parents

Here’s how your baby can get a good night’s rest

With a new baby comes a drastic change in your sleep schedule. Your baby may have difficulty sleeping due to hunger, needing their diaper changed or feeling fussy. As you tend to your baby’s needs throughout the night, you’re losing more and more sleep, leaving you tired throughout the day.

If you’re a new parent, here are tips you can adopt to soothe your baby to sleep, plus some must-have items the BestReviews Testing Lab tried and tested with
Healthline •

Tonsillitis: Food to Avoid and to Eat

A sore and swollen throat from tonsillitis can make swallowing difficult. Hard, spicy, and acidic foods are just some of the foods you may want to avoid. Tonsillitis can cause a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, so you may want to avoid certain foods and drinks that can aggravate these symptoms. This article takes a look at what to avoid if you have tonsillitis, as well as foods and beverages that may be easier to eat and drink when you have a sore throat. What is tonsillitis, and who typic
BestReviews •

Sorry, pumpkin spice lovers — too much can harm your teeth

The ingredients in your favorite fall drink aren’t too healthy for your teeth

We’re only a few weeks away from fall, but many restaurants are already selling pumpkin spice- and apple-flavored drinks and foods. Pumpkin spice is a popular fall flavor used in lattes, pies, cookies and more. This sweet and savory flavor may be a good treat in the colder months, but consuming it might affect your teeth.

Here’s how the beloved pumpkin spice flavor may be harming your teeth.

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BestReviews •

Best ways to easily improve gut health

How a healthy gut impacts your overall health

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” at some point. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, when you’re eating a healthy, balanced diet, you get several benefits, such as a boosted immune system, stronger bones and a lower risk of heart disease. On the contrary, when you eat unhealthy foods, you are more susceptible to health problems, such as obesity and an increased risk of cancer.

The bottom line is, imp
Healthy Hearing •

How an Apple Watch can help with hearing aids and hearing loss

If you’re tech-savvy, you probably follow the latest trends regarding hearing aid technology, including Bluetooth hearing aids. Bluetooth hearing aids have significantly improved the hearing experience for millions of people, thanks to their ability to wirelessly connect to smartphones and other smart devices. Some people with hearing challenges use Apple Watches to access more features to enhance their hearing aid experience.

While you may already be familiar with the Apple Watch, there are a
BestReviews •

If you sleep with a pillow between your legs — you're smart

There are many benefits to side sleeping with a pillow

How you sleep each night has an impact on your overall health. Specifically, back sleeping and stomach sleeping can cause health problems. For example, according to the Mayo Clinic, sleeping on your stomach strains the spine and neck, while sleeping on your back increases snoring. Sleeping on your side is the most beneficial of all the sleeping positions.

One way to enhance your side sleeping experience is to slide a pillow between your le
EverydayHealth.com •

Vaping and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

Vaping, or using e-cigarettes, has become more popular among teens and young adults in recent decades. Seen as less harmful and more socially acceptable than smoking, vape devices are sold in various colors and flavors that appeal to young people.

E-cigarettes and other vaping devices create a water vapor–like aerosol that delivers various chemicals to your lungs when inhaled.

“The electronic device[s] may contain nicotine, CBD, or marijuana, depending on the type of device,” says Mary Martina
PatientPower •

Compassionate Home Care for Cancer Patients Explained

Living with cancer can become overwhelming for patients and their loved ones as they juggle appointments, medications, and transportation costs, while also managing the side effects of treatment. Depending on your current health status, if you are eligible for home health care, you may consider this an alternative to visiting multiple healthcare facilities.

Here’s a look at what home health care for patients with cancer entails.

Home care is a medical service that lets a person with special me
BestReviews •

The best ways to treat heat rash in summer

Here’s how you can tend to this heat-related condition

This summer has brought unbearable heat to millions in the United States, and many are experiencing heat waves, which are a combination of unusually high temperatures and high humidity. Unfortunately, this type of weather can cause heat rashes, a common condition that arises during the hotter months.

When you or a loved one develops a heat rash, it’s important to tend to it immediately to prevent further complications. Having the right sup
PatientPower •

What Are the Risk Factors for Metastatic Breast Cancer?

No one can avoid every risk factor that can cause cancer to develop into metastatic breast cancer (MBC), an advanced form of breast cancer where the cancer has metastasized or spread. However, by making a few lifestyle changes, you can counteract a few of them.

MBC occurs when cancer cells “seed out and ‘leaves’ the breast to other organs, such as bone, lungs, live and brain, and a person then has deposits of breast cancer elsewhere in their bodies,” said Hugo De La Peña MD, PhD, a consultant m
PatientPower •

Leukemia Treatment Options: Therapy and Medications

Once someone is diagnosed with cancer, their healthcare team starts them on cancer therapy. Several cancer therapies can assist with managing and treating symptoms to stop cancer progression. For people with leukemia, different cancer treatments are available, depending on which type of leukemia they have.

Continue reading to learn more about leukemia treatment and medications.

Listed below are the cancer therapies for leukemia.

Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment. This cancer therapy i
Next Avenue •

Hotel Safety Tips for Solo Travelers

Take steps to make sure your 'home away from home' is a safe and comfortable place

While many people enjoy traveling with friends and family, some prefer solo trips. In fact, many older adults have or are considering traveling solo.

According to the Solo Traveler 2022 Reader survey, some of the reasons why older adults travel solo include:
• Wanting to do what they want when they want
• Enjoying the feeling of freedom and independence
• Wanting to see the world and not wanting to wait for othe
Healthline •

Why DBT Can Help Heal Black Women's Trauma

Enduring traumatic experiences may have a long lasting impact on mental health. Trauma may arise from one-off or recurring incidents, making regulating emotions and behaviors challenging. When people seek help for trauma, they may take the conventional route by taking medications or seeking therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, may benefit trauma survivors, especially Black women. DBT helps people with personality disorders learn coping and life
PatientPower •

Itchy Armpits as a Sign of Lymphoma or Breast Cancer

You may already be aware of common symptoms of cancer, which might include rashes, a lump in your breast, or unexplained bruises, but did you know having itchy armpits can also be a sign of cancer? Itchy armpits, also known as pruritis, could be related to other health conditions, including allergic reactions and eczema, but in rare cases, it could mean something more serious.

“Some cancers … may result in having itchy armpits,” said Danielle Leonardo, MD, an internal medicine specialist, oncol
EverydayHealth.com •

Medical Marijuana for Black Americans With Cancer: Why Disparities Exist and How to Gain Access

For decades, marijuana (cannabis) was considered a solely recreational drug. However, recent research has revealed that marijuana has medicinal properties that may alleviate symptoms and improve medication side effects for patients with chronic conditions, including cancer. Some symptoms that may be improved include chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasticity, and sleep disturbances.

Medical marijuana is now legal across most US states and has been in use since 1996, with California being the first
RochesterFirst •

With record-breaking heat ahead, these products help prevent heat exhaustion

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These products help you to stay cool in the summer heat

The Associated Press reports that this week we had “two unofficial hottest days in human recordkeeping,” according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project. With more heat likely coming, everyone needs to prepare themselves more to endure the weather. You likely have sunscreen, a sun hat and other forms of sun protection to bear the h
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