LISA LOMBARDI

Digital article for Health.com that got shared like crazy.

This is exactly what it’s like to get this pain-free procedure.

(Photo by Vlad Kutepov on Unsplash)

Do we all need to go low-sodium? Here’s the latest thinking.

Article for Eating Well special edition: Choosing carbs to keep you fueled for longer.

I interviewed a mom whose son survived a stroke at NYU and wrote up her story for Northwell Health.

Explainer for The Healthy on the science of ticklishness.

Reader’s Digest reported health listicle.

There is an actual art to timing morning calories (for EatThis.com).

Reported women’s health decoder for The Well by Northwell Health.

Best ways to prevent a head throbber (RD.com).

What happens in your brain when you feel fireworks? A neurosurgeon explains all.

A nutrition cheat sheet for Consumer Reports.

What I love covering: the intersection of pop culture and real-life.

Explainer for Northwell Health’s The Well on the actual science of chicken soup’s healing powers.

A reported article on where food allergens hide out for EatThis.com

A reassuring explainer on what it’s like to see a fertility specialist.

Do you know all the symptoms of a stroke? I thought I did—until my dad had a devastating stroke and we missed an early signal.

Interview with Jennifer Aniston on her aha diagnosis.

You won't believe the outrageous and just plain odd comments these people heard from their docs.

When it comes to women reaching the big O, sexual orientation seems to play a role.

These supposedly good-for-you products are actually the worst, experts say.

If you've ever had anyone walk in to your cubicle as you were inhaling a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and say, "I didn't know anyone ate fast food anymore," congrats: You've been food shamed.

The new high-tech solution to Meibomian gland dysfunction, better known as dry eye.

This is exactly what top MDs do to beat migraines, tension headaches, and other head-throbbers.

It may sound like a headline from The Onion, but British researchers have pinpointed the ideal breast shape.

Blowing off your shape-up plans? Google Calendar's Goals feature could save your (soon-to-be-firm) butt.

Betty Draper has lung cancer—a tough disease, then and now.

The skin condition is the focus of a prominent sub-plot on this crime drama. 

The 600% price hike for this essential drug is putting lives at risk.

Weird lump on your wrist? It could be a ganglion cyst. Here's how to spot these cysts—and get rid of them for good.

Travel feature for Lohud

For RD.com: How to save yourself a trip to the emergency room.

"Pick a dysfunction and and it's a family problem," the Iron Man star told Vanity Fair.

Parenting service piece for Realsimple.com.

Is it ever okay to put on more pounds than recommended?

After a surprise cancer diagnosis, Millicent Ramos took a high-tech step to protect her fertility.

Parents Magazine feature on how to stay mindful when you’ve got middle schoolers in the house.

A very personal essay for The Washington Post.

The pandemic messed with our friendships—but it also gave us the chance to reset our social lives.

Parents Magazine feature on how working parents can savor the time we get with our kids.

Reported feature on mindful parenting once kids hit the tween years.

Profile of Mike and Alex Chau: on their hot Instagram feed, why they believe in dining out with kids, and how to raise global eaters.

Parenting piece for Realsimple.com

Kids constantly vying for your attention? Here’s how to make sure they feel equally loved.

No matter how crazy life gets, there are good reasons to slow down and sync up for shared meals.

https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/kids-parenting/tweens-datingHere’s what a middle school boyfriend or girlfriend really means, according to a psychologist.

Collecting candy from strangers in the dark—what could go wrong?! A reported essay for Northwell Health’s The Well.

Cocktails? Chili? WTF! I write about food allergies because I live it (younger son has ‘em)—there’s so much misinformation out there.

When life gives you lemons, slice them.

Confession: I’m not very organized. But I’ve found a counterintuitive way to get it all done.

The pandemic has had a silver lining for my family: More people appreciate what it's like to live every day in emergency-preparedness mode.

Do other parents feel this way? Am I the Veruca Salt of moms? Aren’t I supposed to want to share everything with these amazing people I gave birth to?

There’s no more telling glimpse into a person’s psyche than what they once had to have and are now dying to unload (cats, ellipticals, and Ikea children’s dressers dominate the “please take” list).

A Love Letter to coconut, for Kitchn.

Love getting out accurate information about food allergies—it’s a cause close to my heart.

Moms already do enough fixing of everyone’s problems. Our ultimate fantasy object? Someone who looks good on Instagram and has his own s*** under control. (Parade.com)

Cranky parenting essay for Gannett.

This essay for Northwell Health’s The Well was one of their most shared pieces. The food allergy community sticks together!

“Mom,” my son called out from the little league field. “Look up from your phone!”

When did "mom____" become shorthand for frumpy?

Really, can't a 40-something woman show up at a Hollywood party without the world checking her face for lines (gasp!) or signs of tweaks (oh, the horror!)? 

Who but a guy could get away with having a house behind his house to retreat to when the kids get sick?

Reported essay on what all working parents need.

Why add another step to your beauty routine? You’ll see why with this dream cream.

Eyes itchy and teary? You actually can wear mascara without regretting it later.

Skin pros share the exact things they avoid for healthy, younger-looking hands in winter—and year-round.

Everything you ever wanted to know about retinols and retinoids. (for The Well by Northwell)

What you need to know about this trending ancient remedy. (Northwell Health’s The Well)

Reported trend piece for Kitchn.

A neurologist explains the brain science of attraction (NewYork-Presbyterian’s Health Matters).

The upside of female anger; NextTribe.com.

Why Simone Biles act of emotional self-care was a wake-up call for all of us.

Reported piece on comfort foods for Kitchn.

Including black, white, and guacamole.

A deep dive into finding a pillow that’s soft but still supportive.

How to find the right layer of cushioning for you.

What the experts use in their own homes.

Who can blame us for laughing at those chore charts that make the rounds on social media? But it’s not a stretch to think young kids can start a helping habit.

Trend piece for Northwell Health’s The Well on couples choosing separate beds.

Women are burning out in record numbers. And it’s a global problem.

Health feature I wrote for TimeHealth.

All about the emerging science of our microbiome. Reported for Health Magazine special edition, 2019.

Treating Type 2 diabetes in the earliest stages with a lifestyle overhaul can change the outlook for millions of Americans.

Visualization isn’t as simple as closing your eyes and waiting for a fantasy life to drop in your lap. But science says there is something to it.

In the struggle to treat drug and alcohol addiction, experts are turning to an unlikely remedy: prescription drugs.

Work in these DIY life hacks for finding peace, happiness—and your sunglasses.

Feature article on the biological underpinnings of empathy and sociopathy for TIME special edition.

All about Millennials as plant parents (January/February 2019, WW Magazine)

Whether she's chatting up stars on her show or tweeting about her brown-bag lunch, Bethenny Frankel shares like nobody else. Listen in as she gets personal about her new life.  by Lisa Lombardi

A package in Weight Watchers (July/August 2018) on how to make new friends as a grown-up.

Investigative story for Scholastic Choices on the danger of Juuls.

I reported on the trend of gynecologists and primary care doctors branching out into cosmetic tweaks and included service for how to avoid botched results.

I interviewed Melissa Etheridge, the novelist Jodi Piccoult, and other well-known women about the health crisis that reset their lives.

Susan Rosen is keeping a blog of her journey with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer: "I feel like I'm giving somebody hope and that makes me so happy."

A best-seller for the TIME brand—going into its third printing.

Bookazine I edited for Real Simple.

How—and why—to master your emotions.

Everything you need to know about making marriage last.

Health's first bookazine.

Why do I get headaches after sex? Can I catch something from my thong?

Co-author, along with TV's Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa, of the ultimate women's health guide. We compiled all the weird things women secretly worry about and answered in a candid, funny, and reassuring tone. Published by Time Books.