Miranda Manier

Miranda Manier is a health and science journalist and editor whose experience includes consumer health coverage for Reader’s Digest and its health publication, The Healthy, as well as medical content for Consultant360’s physician audience. Previously, Manier was a producer at WNIT, the PBS affiliate in South Bend, Ind., and a producer in residence for Minneapolis TV news station KARE 11, where she won an Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Award. She specializes in translating complex research into clear, evidence-based advice about health, relationships and the behaviors that shape our daily lives. Her background in health media and scientific publishing informs her commitment to accurate, accessible storytelling grounded in the latest research.

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What Is Micro-Cheating? Relationship Psychologists Identify When a Small Behavior Crosses a Line

Low-key flirting, busy DMs or an ex who never quite leaves the picture may not amount to a physical affair.

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What Grief Does to the Brain: A Widow’s Story Illustrates the Science

A young widow shares her journey with a leading psychologist’s wisdom.

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How to Reconnect with Your Spouse When You’ve Started to Drift Apart

It doesn’t necessarily mean your marriage is in crisis.

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How to Stay Safe on Dating Apps: Fraud and Psychology Experts Reveal Red Flags, First-Date Tips and What Not to Share

A fraud expert and an online-dating researcher explain why chemistry is not proof of safety, with a key question to ask yourself.

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