Sharon Brandwein Sharon Brandwein is a writer with three years of experience specializing in parenting, commerce, and content marketing. Her work has appeared on Verywell Family, Health, and Parents, among other publications. Sharon attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. When she's not busy curating a wardrobe for her puppy, you can find her writing about motherhood and documenting her life as a writer on her site. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.