Anahad O’Connor

Articles by Anahad O’Connor

Column | 5 science-backed health benefits of tea, from longevity to brain health - The Washington Post

Health August 21, 2026

After water, tea is the worlds most popular beverage, consumed by nearly two-thirds of people across the globe. Because of this, scientists have spent decades carrying out hundreds of studies on tea�...

6 simple swaps that cut my family’s exposure to microplastics in food - The Washington Post

Health July 31, 2026

To eat healthy, I follow some simple rules. I eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, beans and fiber-rich plants. I eat lean proteins like fish, tofu and poultry, along with fermented foods such as yogurt�...

The latest science points to good news for your caffeine habit - The Washington Post

Health July 25, 2026

On average, people consume around 200 milligrams of caffeine daily the equivalent of about three espresso shots from coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, chocolate and other foods. Heres what the late�...

Your coffee habit may be making your liver healthier - The Washington Post

Health July 15, 2026

A new study has found that people who drink coffee on a daily basis both caffeinated and decaffeinated have a lower likelihood of developing liver ailments compared with non-coffee drinkers. The not�...

Column | What a sleep expert eats in a day for better rest at night - The Washington Post

Health July 10, 2026

Want to sleep better at night? It starts with what you choose to eat for breakfast in the morning. We know this thanks in part to research carried out by Marie-Pierre St-Onge, an associate professo�...

4 surprising (and evidence-based) health benefits of drinking coffee - The Washington Post

Health July 3, 2026

Most people drink coffee for a bit of buzz and a boost in their energy levels. But coffee has wide-ranging effects on your health. Coffee is, arguably, the worlds most scientifically scrutinized be�...

5 ways to boost your gut health by eating more fermented foods - The Washington Post

Health June 18, 2026

Almost every culture on earth has fermented foods in its traditional cuisine. These foods from yogurt to sauerkraut to kimchi and kefir are made with microorganisms that transform them. Fermentation �...

5 ways to get more vitamin D without taking a supplement - The Washington Post

Health May 14, 2026

Have you had enough vitamin D today? Vitamin D is not just a nutrient found in food. Its a hormone that plays a critical role in your health. Nearly every cell in your body has receptors for vitamin�...

Why beets are good for your heart and how to get more of them in your diet - The Washington Post

Health May 1, 2026

Beets, beets are they good for your heart? Research shows that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables daily can lower your likelihood of dying from chronic diseases. But beets could have an unusu�...

5 ways to get more magnesium without taking a supplement - The Washington Post

Health April 21, 2026

Magnesium supplements are among the most popular dietary supplements in America. Experts say thats because magnesium plays an important role in our health. It helps regulate blood pressure and blood�...