Laura

Schwecherl

About

I'm the Growth Director at Greatist, and when I'm not hanging at HQ with my best buds (aka co-workers...) you can find me training for marathons, writing, or searching for the perfect bloody mary. I have an odd obsession with mountains, and am passionate about helping others become happier and healthier.

It Will Be Easier Than Ever to Buy Birth Control Over the Counter

Laura Schwecherl

June 12, 2013

The Obama administration stopped trying to block over-the-counter availability of Plan B, a form of contraception taken the morning after intercourse, for women and girls of all ages.

Wedding Season For All: Same-Sex Marriage Can Lower Stress

Laura Schwecherl

June 12, 2013

June is LGBTQ Pride Month, but equality matters every day of the year. Adding to the calls for the legalization of same-sex marriage is a study finding that, just like heterosexuals, homosexual married couples report less stress than their unmarried peers.

National Running Day: 71 Resources to Run Better Today

Laura Schwecherl

June 5, 2013

For National Running Day, we've rounded up some truly awesome running content to help celebrate in speedy style.

Is Grilling Bad For Your Health?

Laura Schwecherl

May 28, 2013

Hold the hotdogs! Grilling those favorite summertime meals may be harmful to your health.

27 Unexpected Foods to Grill This Summer

Laura Schwecherl

May 23, 2013

Forget hotdogs and hamburgers — try these surprising foods that are perfect on the barbecue.

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50 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Laura Schwecherl

March 6, 2012

No gym membership? Not a problem. Here are 50 bodyweight exercises that can be done (almost) anywhere — no equipment required.

22 Kick-Ass Kettlebell Exercises

Laura Schwecherl

June 19, 2012

Drop the dumbbells. Here are 22 kettlebell exercises that’ll give the whole body a killer workout.

27 Ways to Get More Sh!t Done

Laura Schwecherl

February 28, 2012

To-don’t lists? “Eating the frogs?” Yep, we rounded up 27 ways to make the best use of our time, no magic required.

44 Healthy Foods Under $1

Laura Schwecherl

April 8, 2013

Millions of families across the U.S. are living without access to nutritious food. This year Greatist is participating in the Food Bloggers Against Hunger campaign to help figure out strategies to make healthy living a little more affordable.