Source Requests Newsletter #134
A quick turnaround story & a couple others!
Hello again! Busy day haha.
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-ISH: If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it!
Feel free to forward this email (and future emails) to experts or PRs who may be able to help :)
Story: Avoid drinking too much coffee post-menopause
Publication: Parade.com
Sources needed: OBGYNs
Deadline to answer questions: Monday, Jan. 13, 9am ET
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio page
Why is harmful to drink too much coffee post-menopause? Please share and describe the harms, like exacerbating symptoms (which ones?) and any other harms.
If not addressed above, please explain the science behind it.
How much coffee/caffeine is "too much" in this case?
What are other common habits that can exacerbate symptoms post-menopause?
How can you treat those symptoms?
Anything else you'd like to add?
Story: Ignore the mantra “no pain, no gain”
Publication: Parade.com
Sources needed: Personal trainers or physical therapists
Notes: Based on Jennifer Aniston’s quote about ignoring this mantra this new year!
Deadline to answer questions: Friday, Jan. 17, EOD
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio page
What are the harms of the mantra “no pain, no gain”? / Why do you suggest ignoring that idea?
Please share how painful workouts a) aren’t necessarily better and b) can even be harmful.
What level of “pain” or discomfort during a workout is okay/normal/safe/helpful?
At what point should you stop/pause your workout, and for how long?
Story: “Prosecco teeth” problems in January
Publication: Parade.com
Sources needed: Dentist
Deadline to answer questions: Friday, Jan. 17, EOD
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio page
What types of alcoholic beverages (in addition to prosecco) can damage your teeth?
Please share and describe how those drinks can harm your teeth.
What are those exact harms? What would treatment entail?
How much of those drinks is “safe” for your teeth?
Any other precautions people can take? (Using a straw? Not sipping? Something else?)
What are “safer” alcoholic drinks or festive drinks for your teeth?
Thanks!
Ashley