Jennifer Anandanayagam
Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
School
Australian Institute Of Business, Open University Of Sri Lanka, Bishop's College Colombo
Expertise
Mental Health, Relationships, Fitness
- Jennifer is passionate about people, relationships, mental health, fitness, healthy eating, and travel.
- From eating disorders to anxious attachments in relationships, her experience of writing health-related topics has been exhibited on Alb Media's The List and Atlantic Canada's SaltWire Network.
- Starting life over in a foreign land (and being married to someone who has IBD) has pushed Jennifer to learn more about relational health, nutrition, and healthy living, three areas she's deeply passionate about.
Experience
Jennifer is a writer and editor with over 16 years of experience in Sri Lanka's print and digital media landscape. In 2018, Jennifer became the youngest Features Editor and founding member of The Sunday Morning, a national newspaper in Sri Lanka. She's written for several other Sri Lankan publications, including the Daily Mirror, Hi!! Magazine, Pulse Magazine, and The Morning. She joined The List in 2022 as a lifestyle news writer and made the shift to Health Map in July 2023 because of her desire to focus more on mental health and relationships. She is also a freelance journalist for Atlantic Canada's premier media network, SaltWire.
Education
Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in social sciences from the Open University of Sri Lanka, and a master's in business administration from the Australian Institute of Business. She completed an introduction to digital journalism course from Reuters and a start writing fiction course from the Open University, U.K.
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Stories By Jennifer Anandanayagam
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Regular cannabis use can impact your health and wellbeing in a variety of ways. Here's how smoking marijuana every day can impact your immune system.
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Peanut butter and celery are among the list of foods that just go well together, taste-wise. But this colorful combo offers health benefits for snackers, too.
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Meat can be a healthy addition to your first meal of the day, but choosing the right ones is essential. Here are the best meats to eat for breakfast.
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Peanut butter and yogurt is a delicious food combination for a quick snack. But it turns out that it is a great pairing for your health as well.
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Have your legs ever shaken after sex? You might be wondering what causes this phenomenon. Here's the deal - and how to prevent it from happening.
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Science has made great advances when it comes to birth control, but there are few options for men. Birth control gel may change that. Here's what we know.
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There's conflicting information on whether or not you should be consuming coffee before having sex. Turns out, there are two sides to this caffeinated coin.
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According to TikTok, a simple sweater hack can help you get the best sleep of your life. But does it really work? More importantly, is it safe to try?
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Age gaps in relationships can be controversial, and there's debate around what is healthy and what isn't. The gap for a healthy sex life might surprise you.
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Keep an eye out for this fruit on your next grocery trip. It's a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it can even help lower cholesterol levels.
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In addition to things like skipping the shower and drinking alcohol, there's one surprising activity you should avoid after a workout session.
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We all know that coffee jolts your system awake, and that's exactly why you shouldn't mix it with this widely used sleep medication.
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As men age, they start developing problems related to their prostate glands. But could a small change in their diet really make a huge difference?
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If you want to avoid death for as long as possible, drinking the juice of this particular fruit will provide all sorts of positive benefits.
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There are three foods psychologists recommend avoiding for the benefit of your mental health. Here's what they are - and why they're not ideal.
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When you're a celebrity, you get used to the fact that people tend to scrutinize every aspect of your appearance. This is especially true for your teeth.
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For those that spend hours sat at a desk, a new exercise is making the rounds on TikTok. The soleus pushup could be just the boost you need, or is it?
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Salty snacks are always a yummy treat, but they aren't a good idea before drinking alcohol. To avoid dehydration, avoid these salty foods before you imbibe.
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Long nails can sometimes feel like a privilege only few enjoy, while the rest of us are stuck with short claws. But can coconut oil help your nails grow?
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We're always open to trying new ideas to get things moving, whether that is drinking a warm cup of coffee, or running around the apartment - what about agave?
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Cashews are a delicious snack food that come with many health benefits. And recent research has suggested that those benefits might even include weight loss.
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There's no shortage of sleep hacks on TikTok, but have you heard of the "alpha bridge sleep" technique? Find out how to do it and whether it actually works.
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Skin tags can be an annoyance, and although their fundamental cause is still a mystery, is high cholesterol connected to their development?
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It's natural to want a glass of red wine with your meal, but you should maybe skip it when eating this plant-based protein. Find out what it is and why.
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When constipation keeps you stuck in the toilet, chances are that you immediately think of what to eat to help you. You should try this particular carbohydrate.
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Speeding up the signs of aging isn't something anyone wants to do. However, you could be inadvertently doing so with this poor sleeping habit.
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Some medications have effects beyond their intended purpose, and this blood pressure medication is one of them. Check out how it can benefit your skin.