Laura Owens
Laura Owens has been a member of Suite101 since 2008. She holds a B.S. (honors) degree in Psychology and Marketing from Rollins College and University of Florida.
Laura is a professional writer with expertise in human motivation and potential, mind/body wellness and personal empowerment. Her work covers alternative medicine, psychology, social trends, motherhood, women's issues and general well-being. Laura’s articles and insights stem from extensively reviewing medical research and from her own experience in successfully creating personal wellness for more than a decade.
As a strong advocate for self-empowerment, Laura believes that while many medical and mental health practitioners are caring, well-meaning and highly knowledgeable healing partners, long term mind/body wellness is most often achieved when an individual makes her own informed and intuitive decisions.
Editor's Choice Award: Old Age Increases Happiness, Long Term Research Finds
Editor's Choice Award: Autism Research: Genetic and Environmental Factors Both Crucial
Website and writing links:
Laura's website: The Psychology of Positive Living
Laura's blog, essays & opinions: Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Sanity
The First Step Magazine (U.K.)
The Orlando Sentinel and other local Orlando publications.
Suite101 Articles:
Editor's Choice Award: Old Age Increases Happiness, Long Term Research Finds
Editor's Choice Award: Autism Research: Genetic and Environmental Factors Both Crucial
The Orlando Sentinel and other local Orlando publications.
Endorsements:
I ran across Laura Owens one day as I was researching data for healthy living. I was astounded by the depth of knowledge and value she offered on her websites. - Susan Liddy, Life, Biz & Body Benevolence Coach, Author, Speaker. , MA, PCC, CPCC
Laura is an exceptional writer who comes up with innovative spins on any topic she tackles, a go-getter who always meets her editorial deadlines. She is a pleasure to work with as an editor. - Former Editor, Playground Magazine.
I just wanted to take a minute and tell you how impressed I was with your latest article on autism -- genetics and environmental triggers. I read every article on autism that gets published in the Health & Wellness or Parenting sections, and this rates far above the rest I've seen lately. I absolutely love how you handled it. The insights were good, and your article was very well written. Vickie Ewell, Feature Writer Suite101: Autism/Asperger's Syndrome.
Contact Information:
Email: Lowens350@gmail.com
“You deserve to feel good in your mind and body. Aging shouldn’t feel like a downward spiral into a life of banality, of managing symptoms, of anything less than how you want to feel. Armed with accurate information and growing wisdom, each of us has the power to positively impact our life and the lives of others. Life should feel joyful. Live now, enjoy now. Now matters.” - Laura
Latest Articles
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Vitamin D Levels and Employee Productivity
A long standing vitamin D researcher argues that ensuring employees have adequate D levels will increase efficiency, lower healthcare costs.
Feb 17, 2012
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Holiday Nutrition: The Health Benefits of Pumpkin
More than just a decoration, pumpkin meat, seeds, oil and extract provide numerous health and medicinal benefits, qualifying it as a super food.
Oct 17, 2011
- Laura Owens
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Fighting Fat with Fat: Brain Hormone Orexin Burns Calories
Researchers have discovered a brain chemical called orexin that may help activate the body's ability to burn its own fat and potentially reverse obesity.
Oct 6, 2011
- Laura Owens
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Nations Differ on Cause for Happiness Global Research Finds
Research suggests a person's happiness and life satisfaction is influenced by their culture, with financial prosperity contributing but to a limited degree.
Sep 6, 2011
- Laura Owens
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Autism Research: Genetic and Environmental Factors Both Crucial
Gene mutations in autism are more complex than thought, and while the hereditary link is a piece of the puzzle, environmental factors are increasingly so.
Jun 10, 2011
- Laura Owens
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The Dragonfly and I: The Mystical Symbolism of an Ancient Insect
I've been drawn to dragonflies the last two years. Vast symbolism behind this beautiful ancient winged-creature has appeared across continents and cultures.
May 11, 2011
- Laura Owens
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Brain Mapping Gives Deeper View Inside Body's Most Complex Organ
Neuroscientists have developed the first comprehensive brain map, creating technology to advance drug discovery, targeted treatments, and human genetics.
Apr 28, 2011
- Laura Owens
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Living the Life You Want to Feel: Moving Past Misery Into Joy
How do we move into happiness from pain? It's a gradual and habitual practice that includes appreciating and surrounding yourself with positive people.
Apr 14, 2011
- Laura Owens
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Breast Milk May Offer Prediction Tool for Cancer, Study Shows
Extracted epithelial cells from breast milk may offer women early, accurate, non-invasive breast cancer risk assessment.
Apr 6, 2011
- Laura Owens
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PMS Symptoms May Improve With Tulsi, Herb That Lowers Cortisol
Elevated cortisol can exacerbate some symptoms of PMS. Tulsi, or Holy Basil, can help the body adapt to and cope with stress by lowering cortisol levels.
Mar 30, 2011
- Laura Owens
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