“The products are called supplements for a reason—they’re best used as an addition to a well-balanced diet, not a replacement for one.”
Vim & Vigor magazine, Winter 2011
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Do Dietary Supplements Work?
Author: Sam Mittelsteadt
At work: Sam Mittelsteadt develops editorial and marketing content designed to help dental professionals improve their clinical and practice management skills. Previously, he was a senior content editor for custom publishing, advising and assisting print and digital clients that include a top broadcast TV network, one of the country's most popular retail stores and several major healthcare systems. And before THAT, he was a writer, editor and designer in the entertainment, lifestyle and features sections of newspapers in Montana, western Colorado and Arizona.
Off the clock: He's trying to learn his third language, has a soft spot for pop music and plaid clothing, and is able to concoct a killer cocktail with whatever's handy.
200 Calories’ Worth of Food
“The good news: Technically, you can have two Snickers candy bars and come in just under 200 calories! The bad news: That’s two of the ‘fun-size’ minis.”
Massage Envy magazine, Spring 2012.
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Brain Facts infographic
Maryland’s Health Matters, Summer 2014
Lucy Liu cover feature
Watch! magazine, October 2013
Cover star: Lucy Liu, Elementary
Healthy Traveling
“As with flat tires or flight delays, nobody plans for a trip to include minor ailments or injuries, but knowing how to treat them could get you back to enjoying your trip that much faster.”
Arrive magazine, May/June 2014.
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Nutrition Labels
“You’ve always heard you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But what about cereal boxes, cans of vegetables or containers of ice cream?”
Massage Envy magazine, Fall 2013.
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“Stranger With Candy” Holiday Cards
Four-ink letterpress card, with “misaligned” lettering inspired by the music video below.
(Learn more about the creative process here.)
Orthopedic Health
“Sit up straight. Drink your milk. Go outside and play. The same advice we give to children is equally applicable to adult orthopedic health.”
Vim & Vigor magazine, Spring 2011.
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Cancer infographic
Maryland’s Health Matters, Spring 2014
The Power of Color
“Studies have found that when the eye takes in yellow, the brain releases more serotonin … an antidepressant that comes in a paint can instead of a pill bottle.”
Vim & Vigor magazine, Fall 2011
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By Sam Mittelsteadt 