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Karon Warren

location-pin Ellijay, Georgia

School: The University of Southern Mississippi

Expertise: Karon has experience writing about health and medicine, exercise, mental health, and self-care.

Karon Warren

  • Karon is a published author with over 26 years of experience as a print and digital media journalist.
  • She was a speaker at the 2023 Associate of Health Care Journalists conference.
  • Karon received the Exceptional Service Award from the American Society of Journalists & Authors in 2021.

Experience

Karon is a seasoned journalist who has worked in print and digital media for more than 26 years. She’s covered health and lifestyle topics for many outlets in her career, including The Healthy, Verywell Health, Livestrong, Healthgrades, and Best Self Atlanta. Karon also works as a content producer for medical brands. She recently published the book 100 Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains Before You Die and, in 2021, received the Exceptional Service Award from the American Society of Journalists & Authors.

Education

The University of Southern Mississippi, BA, Journalism, 1997

Articles

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Pinched Nerve in Your Neck? Here are the Symptoms and Treatments

A pinched nerve in the neck often can be treated with pain medications, heat, and physical therapy, but surgery may be needed in more severe cases.
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7 Signs that You Have a Pulled Muscle in Your Neck

A pulled muscle in your neck can range from uncomfortable to really painful. Thankfully, it's relatively easy to treat—and rarely serious.