Debra Waters is an experienced online editor and lifestyle writer with a focus on health, wellbeing, beauty, food and parenting. Currently, she writes for the websites GoodtoKnow and Woman&Home, and the publications Woman, Woman’s Own and Woman’s Weekly.
Previously, Debra was digital food editor at delicious magazine and MSN. She’s written for M&S Food, Great British Chefs, loveFOOD, What to Expect, Everyday Health and Time Out, and has had articles published in The Telegraph and The Big Issue. She also studied for an MA in Creative and Life Writing from Goldsmith's University in 2019.
When she’s not parenting, cooking new dishes or trying (in vain) to make her cats Instagram stars, Debra writes fiction – she won the Bridport Short Story Prize in 2020, which led to an interview on R4’s Woman’s Hour, and her stories have been long- and short-listed in a number of writing competitions.
Latest articles by Debra Waters
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Why do I crave sugar? Causes of sugar cravings and how to stop them
If you're someone who suffers from sugar cravings you'll know how hard it is to give up the sweet stuff. But you're not alone.
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What are the stages of the menopause? Pre, peri, post and menopause explained
As women, we battle against our hormones, arguably from our teenage years through to older age. And there are waves to overcome in later life, in the forms of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
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11 signs of stress - and expert tips on how to deal with them
What stress is, how to cope with the symptoms, and where to turn for help.
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Vitamin D deficiency: symptoms, causes, and treatment
The so-called sunshine vitamin gets lots of attention for good reason. A vitamin D deficiency can cause a host of problems, while sufficient levels contribute greatly to our health and longevity.
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Folic acid in pregnancy: how much do you need and when to take it
If you plan to get pregnant, or have recently found out that you are having a baby, folic acid is a very important vitamin.
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What is postnatal depression and what treatment is available?
Everything you need to know about spotting whether you have postnatal depression
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Migraine symptoms, types, causes and treatments
Think you might be suffering from dreaded migraines? Learn how to spot the cause so you can kiss pain away for good
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Postpartum psychosis: causes, signs, risks and treatment
Postpartum psychosis can be a terrifying experience for a new mum. More extreme than postnatal depression, it needs urgent care but there is help available.
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Breastfeeding and thrush: Symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it
All you need to know about thrush and breastfeeding
