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Content whisperer
A true lover of 
writing, editing, 
research, and
content strategy.

Jan Haig

About Me

Content whisperer
A true lover of content writing, editing, research, and strategy.

Long-distance runner, fitness instructor, indoor cycling maven, hiker, voracious book reader, and rock-'n'-roll fanatic forever.

My heroes: Joan of Arc, Mozart, Abraham Lincoln, Tom Petty, Katherine Hepburn. Wouldn't it be great to have brunch with all of them?

How I Work

Outstanding writing, editorial, and content strategy skills across a number of markets and industries, including brief and long-form blogs, web-page content, email copy, case studies, feature articles, social media, newsletters, marketing material, ad copy, news releases,  and special promotions.

My Ethos

Understand and speak directly to each audience, using clear, intelligent language that resonates with them.

Encourage readers to ask questions and want more.

Respect and honor content delivery deadlines.

My Articles

Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate So Much Within Minutes?

Back when I made hospital rounds, staff would often report to me that a particular patient’s vital signs were “stable.” But the interesting thing is, vitals are only truly stable if a patient is deceased!
Joking aside, in those of us who are very much alive, vital signs fluctuate constantly. Many aspects of day-to-day life can affect our body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, minute to minute, or eve...

Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure? A Physician Explains the Connection

If you’re anxious occasionally, or more than occasionally, you may wonder, “Can anxiety cause high blood pressure?”
High blood pressure is a medical condition known clinically as hypertension. Doctors treat hypertension because a blood pressure above 120/80 is associated with an increased risk of vascular disease, which can damage the heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, or other organs.
In North Carolina, approximately 37.5% of...

Your Overnight Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Bring to the Hospital

Every hospital stay is unique.
You may be in for an overnight observation or a procedure with a planned stay of a few days. Perhaps you undergo regular cancer treatment or have a chronic health condition like emphysema that calls for intermittent hospitalization.
Most hospital visits, though, are unplanned, and you may unexpectedly find yourself in the emergency room!
In the former cases, you typically have plenty of time to consider what...

Fuel Your Focus: An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plan for Optimal Brain Health

Have you ever experienced temporary brain fog? Perhaps you forgot a doctor’s appointment or suddenly found it difficult to complete simple paperwork.
To a certain degree, cognitive decline is part of the aging process, and occasional brain fog can become more common as we enter middle age. Over 28% of participants in a recent study reported that they sometimes experience confusion or forgetfulness, feel mentally exhausted, or struggle to...

Cold Plunge Benefits: Does Chilling Out Bring Better Health?

Have you been dunked or doused in ice-cold water lately… on purpose? Many people are giving it a try.
A cold plunge, also known as an ice bath or cold-water immersion, is a dip into cold water for a few minutes at a time. “Plungers” partially or fully submerge their bodies in water below 60°F (16°C) — even as low as 38°F (3°C).
The purpose of a cold plunge is to stimulate the body and mind through cold exposure, as well as reduce mus...
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