Debra Waters
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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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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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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What is bullying? Different types of bullying to look out for and how to help kids
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Low calorie alcohol: 18 of the best low calorie alcoholic drinks
Watching your weight but love a tipple? What you need are some low calorie alcohol ideas.
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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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What is the Atkins diet: the four phases, foods to eat, pros and cons
Arguably one of the most famous low carb eating plans, the Atkins diet has both its fans and critics. Here's what it involves.
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27 low carb chicken recipes ideal for the Keto diet
If you'd like low carb chicken recipes these are perfect. Some are keto chicken recipes, too – insofar as they're high in protein and fat but very low in carbs.
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What is the Apgar score for newborns and how does it work?
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Impetigo: what are the symptoms, signs and treatment?
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Is couscous healthy? Couscous nutrition facts and benefits
We regard this versatile ingredient as a staple but is couscous healthy? For example, is couscous a carb and is it gluten free? Most importantly, is couscous good for you?
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How to whiten teeth naturally – and what not to use
We all want to look our best, and one way to do this is to know how to whiten teeth naturally so we can show off a bright white smile.
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21 foods that boost energy and will keep you going
Can't keep your eyes open after a bad night's sleep? Got things on your mind that are stressing you out? Or feeling the mid-afternoon slump? You need to eat some foods that boost energy and give you the get-up-and-go you need.
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Male postnatal depression: Symptoms and signs of depression in dads
Charities are looking to break the huge taboo surrounding support for new fathers
By Debra Waters • Published