About the Author

Leonaura Rhodes, MD

Dr. Leonaura Rhodes is a physician turned author, coach, and freelance medical writer and editor. She has worked for Belvoir Media since 2017 and has authored hundreds of articles on health related topics and two Special Health Reports, and now serves as medical editor. In her medical career, Dr. Rhodes worked in hospital medicine, general practice, developmental pediatrics, and public health. She gained her MD (MB ChB) from the University of Manchester and her Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of London. In 2014, she authored the book Beyond Soccer Mom: Strategies for a Fabulous Balanced Life. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children.

Articles by Leonaura Rhodes, MD

Prostate Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors

By Leonaura Rhodes, MD

The cause of prostate cancer is complex and not fully understood. We do know that the glandular tissue of the prostate is prone to genetic mutations that may be triggered by a variety of factors. In many men, the disease seems to be random, and the cause remains unknown. The … Read More

Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Remedy or Scam?

By Leonaura Rhodes, MD

Some in the media have touted apple cider vinegar as a miracle cure-all. Wishful thinking, sadly. Miracle cure-alls are few and far between. Having said that, there is some research that supports apple cider vinegar's use in certain conditions. So let’s delve into the science—limited though it may be—of this … Read More

Vertigo Exercises: You’ve Never Tried “Particle-Repositioning Maneuvers”?

By Leonaura Rhodes, MD

You've heard of vertigo, but do you know what benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is? It's a common inner ear problem that produces a false sense of spinning, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). Many of us will experience one or more episodes of BPPV … Read More

Manage Lower Back Pain At Home

By Leonaura Rhodes, MD

“What can I do to at home to manage back pain?” The easy answer to this question is to stay active. Slow and steady wins the race, and the same is true in dealing with low back pain. Take it one step at a time whether you’re eager to get … Read More

The Link Between Arthritis and Diet

By Leonaura Rhodes, MD

According to the World Health Organization, an unhealthy diet is one of the major risk factors for a range of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and other conditions that are linked to obesity. While there is limited research on possible direct links between diet and arthritis, there is … Read More

About the Author

Leonaura Rhodes, MD

Articles by Leonaura Rhodes, MD

Prostate Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors

Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Remedy or Scam?

Vertigo Exercises: You’ve Never Tried “Particle-Repositioning Maneuvers”?

Manage Lower Back Pain At Home

The Link Between Arthritis and Diet

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