Source Requests Newsletter #129
Quick turnaround stories!
Hi and happy Wednesday! The grind never ends and I’m thankful for the work! Hahaq
Reminders
Per usual, please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)
EOD for me means 11:59pm, but the earlier the better!
NEW: If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!
NEW: Don’t forget about the holiday treat in my last newsletter post!
Story: “You're Probably Blowing Your Nose the Wrong Way, According to an ENT Doctor” (blowing too hard or too often)
Publication: Parade.com
Sources needed: ENT doctor
Deadline to answer questions: ASAP / this week ideally — will let you know more specifically once I clarify with my editor!
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio page
Please share and describe 3-4 dangers of blowing your nose too hard or too often (nosebleeds? ear pain? what else?).
What’s the most effective & healthiest/safest way to blow your nose?
Should you try to blow your nose as little as possible / only when you really need to?
What are other helpful options (nasal sprays? something else?)?
Anything else you’d like to add?
Story: “The World's Oldest People Eat This Breakfast Every Day, According to Study” (oatmeal)
Publication: Parade.com
Sources needed: Anti-diet registered dietitian
Deadline to answer questions: ASAP / this week ideally — will let you know more specifically once I clarify with my editor!
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio page
Please share and explain 3-5 health/longevity benefits of oatmeal.
What are other breakfast foods/drinks (and foods/drinks in general) that are beneficial for longevity?
How much oatmeal should people eat for best results?
Does the kind of oatmeal matter? (Is the flavored kind as helpful?)
Should anyone not eat oatmeal or lower their oatmeal intake because of certain health conditions?
Anything else you want to add?
Story: “This Drink May Help Lower Blood Pressure, According to Harvard Study” (hibiscus tea)
Publication: Parade.com
Sources needed: Anti-diet registered dietitian
Deadline to answer questions: ASAP / this week ideally — will let you know more specifically once I clarify with my editor!
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio page
Please share and explain 3-5 ways in which hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure.
What are other foods/drinks that are beneficial for lowering blood pressure?
How much hibiscus tea should people drink, and how often, for best results?
Should anyone not drink hibiscus tea or lower their hibiscus tea intake because of certain health conditions?
Story: “This Fruit May Lower Your Cholesterol, According to Study” (okra)
Publication: Parade.com
Sources needed: Anti-diet registered dietitian
Deadline to answer questions: ASAP / this week ideally — will let you know more specifically once I clarify with my editor!
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio page
Please share and explain 3-5 ways in which okra can lower cholesterol.
Does it need to be cooked a certain way? Presumably not fried, ideally?
What are other foods/drinks that are beneficial for lowering cholesterol?
How much okra should people eat, and how often, for best results?
Should anyone not eat okra or lower their okra intake because of certain health conditions?
Thank you!
Ashley