Christina Stiehl

1st October 2025

Why wear a continuous glucose monitor if you don’t have diabetes?

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have historically been used by people with diabetes to help monitor and manage their glucose levels.  Emerging research has shown a number of health benefits to limiting glucose spikes, which can be monitored by using a CGM, even if you don't live with diabetes.

13th August 2025

How to avoid a glucose (blood sugar) spike

Glucose spikes, also known as blood sugar spikes, are a marked rise in the amount of glucose in your blood. This can lead to negative health consequences if they occur frequently.

13th August 2025

What is Lingo Count? Explained

Lingo Count is a numeric value based on size and duration of a glucose spike detected through a proprietary algorithm. Learn more about how it works.

13th August 2025

What is a glucose spike?

Glucose spikes, also known as blood sugar spikes, occur when you have more glucose in your bloodstream than your cells can take in for energy. Glucose spikes can negatively impact your sleep, energy, mood, and focus, which is why managing spikes day-to-day also has benefits.

Equinox • 8th June 2023

Lift Heavy to Live Longer

Of all the science-backed health benefits of strength training — building muscle mass, boosting metabolism, reducing body fat, protecting joints, improving mental health, increasing stamina — living longer is probably one of the most important. And yet, it’s not often touted as a primary reason to pick up weights.

Wondermind • 19th May 2023

7 Eco-Friendly Self-Care Products to Level Up Your Mental Fitness

Product roundup on Wondermind for the best eco-friendly self-care items. This is a branded content piece sponsored by Avocado.

Equinox • 30th April 2023

The Power of Showing Up

Equinox is a community and no one understands this better than the fitness professionals who train members and lead our signature workouts. We spoke to a personal trainer and instructors who teach yoga and cycling about how they’re committed to helping members perform at their best and reach their goals.

Noom • 14th February 2023

How I learned to overcome all-or-nothing thinking

In my three decades of being alive, I’ve learned a lot about myself. I do better when I have structure and a set schedule, it takes me about two hours to get fully ready (I have an intense skincare routine!), and I’m definitely someone who “sweats the small stuff.” I’ve had anxiety for as long as I can remember, and when I’m feeling stressed out, I tend to throw my hands up and abandon my routine and healthy habits.

The Vendry Memo • 18th August 2022

The Best Large Event Venues in Denver

The Mile High City is known for its lively arts and culture scene, 300 days of annual sunshine, and proximity to the mountains (hence the gorgeous views!). With so much going in in Denver, it’s no wonder it’s become a hot spot for hosting large events, from conferences to networking events to charity galas and more.

The Vendry Memo • 10th February 2022

12 Tips To Host A Successful Virtual Event

As we’ve had to adjust to a new way of living over the last two years, one carry-over from the pandemic that has staying power is virtual events. While we were forced to move in-person events online to adhere to social distancing guidelines, it ended up being beneficial for everyone involved—companies learned they could put together compelling events for a fraction of the cost and reach a wider audience, and participants could still reap the socialization and networking benefits...

The Well • 13th February 2023

9 Natural Ways to Soothe PCOS Symptoms

If you are one of the 5 million women with polycystic ovary syndrome (known as PCOS), you know how tormenting the symptoms can be — we're talking weight gain, acne and excess facial hair. Additionally, PCOS is typically marked by a lack of ovulation, which can make getting pregnant difficult.

With Grace Care Specialists • 5th March 2021

What to Expect When Hiring a Newborn Care Specialist

If you’re planning on welcoming a baby into your family, congratulations! Having a baby is one of the happiest and most exciting times in your life. And while expanding your family is a joyous occasion, caring for a newborn is not only a lot of extra responsibility (to put it lightly), but it can also be incredibly stressful.

Noom • 14th February 2023

What’s the most logged green food item by Noomers?

If you know anything about Noom, then you may be familiar with our color system of labeling foods as green, yellow, and orange. But have you ever been curious about just how many Noomers are logging the same green foods over and over? Spoiler alert: it’s a lot. In fact, we know the number one most logged green food by Noomers.

The Vendry Memo • 17th June 2022

The Best Holiday Party Venues in San Francisco

The holiday season is a magical time of year, especially in San Francisco —the vibrant neighborhoods buzz with excitement, and the weather is brisk, but never too cold. It’s also the time of year your company, clients, social club, or other social group is ready to celebrate the end of the year and kick back over some food, cocktails, and live entertainment or games.

The Vendry Memo • 2nd June 2022

The Best Raw Event Spaces in NYC

It should come as no surprise that New York City (population 8 million) is in no short supply of stunning event spots. And while it may seem intimidating to book a raw event space, think of these venues as blank canvases for you to create an entire atmosphere or experience more or less from scratch. NYC is brimming with rich history and impressive architecture, which makes for a plethora of raw event spaces at the ready for your event needs.

Noom • 14th February 2023

We tried it: The Renpho smart scale review

After a particularly stressful year and holiday season where I regularly ate cookies for breakfast, I felt like I needed help better understanding why I make the choices I do, reframing my thoughts around food, and learning more about calorie density, portion sizes, and planning my meals ahead of time. But I was not super jazzed about getting back on the scale.

The Well • 13th February 2023

How to Deal with Menopausal Symptoms Naturally

Whether you dread it or welcome it, reaching menopause (defined as going 12 months without a period) is an inevitable life stage for every woman. The average age of onset is 51, though it can happen in your 40s or in rare cases, even earlier. The transition stage just before menopause, when your period may become irregular or unpredictable, is called perimenopause.

The Vendry Memo • 23rd March 2022

The Best Private Dining Rooms in Los Angeles

Of all the best aspects of living in or visiting Los Angeles — the culture, the weather, the variety of activities at your fingertips — L.A.’s food scene is almost always at the top of the list. The wide array of cuisines available, from French to southeast Asian to vegan (to name a few), makes Los Angeles a foodie’s dream. If you are interested in a more intimate dining experience in the L.A. area to show off the city’s acclaimed fare...

With Grace Care Specialists • 16th March 2021

Calming Your Anxiety: Why You Need a Newborn Care Specialist

Having a baby is the happiest, most exciting time in a family’s life. But it can also be incredibly stressful and anxiety-inducing. Whether you’re a single mom, parenting with a partner, or have family nearby to help, any parent can benefit from hiring a newborn care specialist.

Noom • 14th February 2023

How to identify—and break—a weight loss plateau in 2023

When people set out to lose weight, they might assume the numbers on the scale will go down steadily. In reality, it’s more common for your weight to fluctuate—you’ll go up and down. But if you’re following your program successfully, you should be able to steadily lose weight in a descending trajectory overall.