Melinda Carstensen

Melinda Carstensen is an executive editor who oversees lifestyle and wellness coverage as well as type 2 diabetes content at Everyday Health. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and previously worked as an editor at Fox News Health, Patch.com, and Disney’s Babble.com. In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors for a run or a hike, catching up with friends over a glass of red wine, or unplugging by cracking open a novel. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Nic, and their rescue dog, a lively golden retriever–husky mix named Benny.