Photo of author Chandler PlantePhoto of author Chandler Plante

Chandler Plante

Assistant Editor, Health and Fitness
Chandler Plante (she/her) is an assistant health and fitness editor for PS. She has over four years of professional journalism experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributing to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group. In her free time, she enjoys finding new ways to rock her 18(!) different eye patches and making videos about chronic illness, mental health, and disability.

Latest Posts From Chandler

13 Celebrities With Diabetes and the Stories Behind Their Diagnoses13 Celebrities With Diabetes and the Stories Behind Their Diagnoses
Health
5 hours ago

13 Celebrities With Diabetes and the Stories Behind Their Diagnoses

Getting a diabetes diagnosis can feel isolating and overwhelming.

Millions Are Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — So Where’s the Urgency?Millions Are Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — So Where’s the Urgency?
Fitness
7 hours ago

Millions Are Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — So Where’s the Urgency?

Artist and musician Becca Thomas knew something was wrong when they went from working two jobs, making art, and exercising consistently to feeling winded from a single flight of stairs.

It's Time to Stop Blaming Turkey For Your Post-Thanksgiving SlumpIt's Time to Stop Blaming Turkey For Your Post-Thanksgiving Slump
Nutrition
Nov 25, 2024

It's Time to Stop Blaming Turkey For Your Post-Thanksgiving Slump

With the holidays rapidly approaching, many of us are looking forward to big meals, fall festivities, and copious amounts of turkey.

Training For My First Marathon Taught Me That Sometimes It's OK to QuitTraining For My First Marathon Taught Me That Sometimes It's OK to Quit
Fitness
Nov 25, 2024

Training For My First Marathon Taught Me That Sometimes It's OK to Quit

"I want to run a marathon," I told my editor in late July — about three months away from the actual race.

I Tried Two AI Journals to Work Through My Grief and Chronic IllnessI Tried Two AI Journals to Work Through My Grief and Chronic Illness
Health
Nov 22, 2024

I Tried Two AI Journals to Work Through My Grief and Chronic Illness

I approached AI journaling with a clenched jaw and a healthy dose of skepticism.

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I LearnedI Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned
Health
Nov 20, 2024

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned

As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork.

How to Meal Prep Vegan Meals — Plus 13 Recipe IdeasHow to Meal Prep Vegan Meals — Plus 13 Recipe Ideas
Food
Nov 15, 2024

How to Meal Prep Vegan Meals — Plus 13 Recipe Ideas

If you're looking to eat more plant-based, meal prep is a strategic (and delicious) way to support your goals.

Can TikTok's "Cortisol Cocktails" Help With Stress? An Expert ExplainsCan TikTok's "Cortisol Cocktails" Help With Stress? An Expert Explains
Nutrition
Nov 13, 2024

Can TikTok's "Cortisol Cocktails" Help With Stress? An Expert Explains

2024 has been the year of cortisol.

Is Any of TikTok's Over-the-Top Sleep Advice Actually Helpful? We Asked ExpertsIs Any of TikTok's Over-the-Top Sleep Advice Actually Helpful? We Asked Experts
Health
Nov 12, 2024

Is Any of TikTok's Over-the-Top Sleep Advice Actually Helpful? We Asked Experts

TikTok's lengthy sleep routines have inspired me to do better.

Is Equinox as Expensive as We Think? Here's Everything We Know About the Gym's PricingIs Equinox as Expensive as We Think? Here's Everything We Know About the Gym's Pricing
Fitness
Nov 11, 2024

Is Equinox as Expensive as We Think? Here's Everything We Know About the Gym's Pricing

From the moody gym lighting to the glass refrigerators stacked with eucalyptus-infused towels, Equinox encompasses all things luxury fitness.

Is It OK to Take Melatonin in the Middle of the Night?Is It OK to Take Melatonin in the Middle of the Night?
Health
Nov 6, 2024

Is It OK to Take Melatonin in the Middle of the Night?

When you're constantly waking up in the middle of the night and wasting the last of your precious sleeping hours wide awake, reaching for a bottle of melatonin may seem like a great idea.

What the Google Pixel Watch 3 Taught Me About Fitness, Sleep, and Mental HealthWhat the Google Pixel Watch 3 Taught Me About Fitness, Sleep, and Mental Health
Fitness
Nov 1, 2024

What the Google Pixel Watch 3 Taught Me About Fitness, Sleep, and Mental Health

In an ever-evolving era of technology, I have proven somewhat resistant to the latest gadgets.