Nicole Hernandez, PT, DPT

Health Writing Meets Clinical Expertise

Looking for a senior-level writer and subject matter expert in health and wellness content?

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Nicole is the real deal—hard-working, smart, and freaking fearless. The level of rigor she brought to her role is unparalleled. She crushed her deadlines, she created amazing content that generated tons of complimentary reader emails and made lots of revenue, and served as an indispensable subject matter expert for my team (she's a doctor of physical therapy, after all). She's an amazing writer and you'd be lucky to have her on your team.

Managing Editor at Pillar4 Media

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Hearing Loss Statistics 2024: More Common Than You Might Think

Our hearing ability can greatly impact our health. And hearing loss is a common and widespread issue worldwide.

Did you know 1.5 billion people—20% of the world’s population—have some degree of hearing loss? [6]World Report on Hearing. World Health Organization. 2021. Found on the internet at https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/1334317/retrieve It’s currently the third-leading chronic health condition in the United States and cases are rapidly increasing. [7]Centers for Disease Control...

Best Mattress for Back Pain in 2024: Doctor Reviewed

Back pain can range from annoying aches to debilitating pain. Research shows that up to 84% of the U.S. population experiences back pain at some point in their lives, with roughly 23% experiencing chronic lower back pain.

Pain throughout your back can significantly affect daily life and sleep quality, so it’s crucial to talk to a health care professional to develop a treatment plan. Everyone’s symptoms are different and require a tailored approach, but addressing sleep quality is one of the...

HelpGuide Handbook

Best Workout Apps in 2024, Expert Tested

Exercise is a powerful tool to enhance your physical fitness, improve your mental health, and support overall well-being. But getting started or staying consistent can feel challenging. If you can relate, this review is written for you.

Our Handbook Team created a list of the best workout apps by researching multiple platforms, consulting with medical and fitness experts, and testing features ourselves. The ones that made the cut offer a great user experience. But most importantly, they provi...

Aging and Sleep

As we age, our sleep patterns change, but our ability to sleep shouldn’t. Your brain needs sleep to regulate your body, restore energy, and repair damage. Without a healthy amount of sleep, you’re left vulnerable to health conditions that accelerate aging and make it difficult to safely age in place.

Our sleep cycles and circadian rhythms are expected to change as we age. It’s normal for older adults to experience less total sleep time, sometimes caused by more disruptions during sleep.

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HelpGuide Handbook

Joggo Review: Is the App Right For Me?

We know that sustained weight loss may feel difficult to accomplish, but the best weight loss programs provide a more structured approach to success. Joggo, a run-tracking app, combines a weight loss program with tailored exercise regimens and weekly meal plans, making it ideal for aspiring joggers and runners. If running a 5k has been an elusive goal, this running app could help you get there. The Handbook Team also likes how it offers education and guidance to people of all fitness levels, hel...

The 5 Best Stair Lifts: Our Experience in 2024

For many of us, stairs become more challenging over time. When climbing flights of stairs becomes too much, moving to a new home isn’t always the solution. Instead, home modifications can allow you to safely stay in your home without going through a costly and difficult move.Home modifications, like wheelchair ramps and grab bars, and devices like medical alert systems with fall detection, give us more ways to stay safer at home. Stair lifts are another home modification that can help provide a...