Kara Wahlgren
Writer, editor, photographer.
Philly-area freelance writer specializing in health, fitness, nutrition, and personal finance. karawahlgren@gmail.com
PROJECTS
Seventeen Magazine
Everything You Need to Know About Having Safe Sex
Keep yourself (and your partner!) protected.
beachbodyondemand.com
7 Surprising Ways Sleep Can Help You Lose Weight
Think of weight loss as a tripod — diet and exercise are important, but the whole thing will topple over without adequate sleep.
Prevention
Do You Actually Need To Take A Multivitamin?
Recent research suggests the benefits of multivitamins might be highly overrated. Is it time to toss your multis? Here’s what you need to know.
Seventeen Magazine
4 Things You Need to Know About Body Dysmorphic Disorder
It isn’t about vanity — and it is dangerous.
Seventeen Magazine
Here's What to Do if You’re Sexually Assaulted
If you or a friend is assaulted, you may not be sure what to do next. Here are a few key steps you can take to stay safe, seek help, and start the healing process.
Seventeen Magazine
Can Toothpaste Really Get Rid of Pimples?
It sounds like a pretty sweet life hack — but does it work?
Seventeen Magazine
Here’s How to Skip Your Period Using Birth Control
Ever wished you could just put your period on pause for a while? It’s totally possible to use it to get fewer periods. Here’s what you need to know.
Seventeen Magazine
5 Insanely Helpful Apps for Tracking Your Period
Period tracking apps can tell you so much. Here are a few of the best.
Seventeen Magazine
Everything You Need to Know About Period Sex
There’s nothing wrong with it — as long as you stay safe.
Prevention
5 Things That Happened When I Started Doing Bridges After Every Workout
Would this move help me recover faster or work new muscle groups?
Seventeen Magazine
8 Dangerous Myths About Eating Disorders That Need to Be Debunked
Understanding EDs is the first step in helping someone get on the road to recovery.
beachbodyondemand.com
Can the Raw Food Diet Help Me Lose Weight?
Does it make sense to limit your diet to only uncooked foods?
Prevention
I Tried An Organizing App To Make Holiday Planning Less Stressful.
Here's what I learned.