Author Jessica Migala

Jessica Migala

Jessica Migala is a health reporter who has written for dozens of outlets, including SELF, Women's Health, Everyday Health, Levels Health, Livestrong, and more. She has also served as an editor at Prevention and Michigan Avenue magazines, as well as an interim editor at Women's Health and EatingWell. Jessica lives in Chicago with her husband and two young sons.

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Jessica Migala's Articles (26)

Close-up photo of an athlete holding onto her leg as she gets a cramp during exercise. Learn if pickle juice for cramps can really help in this article.

Health

Wait, Can Pickle Juice Actually Relieve Muscle Cramps During Exercise?

 A man sitting on the couch at home with his hands on his chest and belly, practicing a loving-kindness meditation.

Meditation

How to Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation (and 4 Major Benefits of Doing So)

Peloton member stretching to warm up, reducing muscle cramps

Health

How to Prevent Muscle Cramps from Derailing Your Workout

Vegan bowl with tofu, quinoa, vegetables and legumes

Nutrition

15 Complete and ‘Nearly Complete’ Plant Proteins That Give Your Muscles What They Need to Grow

Woman in workout clothes eating an apple

Nutrition

10 Fast-Digesting Carbs to Eat for a Quick Pre-Workout Boost

A man performing fasted cardio. He's going for a run outdoors in the morning.

Nutrition

Should You Fast Before Your Next Cardio Workout?