Health Editorial Team

Health Editorial Team

Health Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

A First-Time Reader's Map to Nutrition Science
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A First-Time Reader's Map to Nutrition Science

8 min read
Before You Start a New Diet: Questions Worth Asking Yourself
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Before You Start a New Diet: Questions Worth Asking Yourself

6 min read
Dietary Fat Has Been Misunderstood for Decades — Here's Why
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Dietary Fat Has Been Misunderstood for Decades — Here's Why

6 min read
Eating Well on a Budget: Principles That Actually Hold Up
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Eating Well on a Budget: Principles That Actually Hold Up

7 min read
Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Aren't Getting Enough Of
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Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Aren't Getting Enough Of

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Intermittent Fasting: What It Is, What It Isn't, and What Research Says
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Intermittent Fasting: What It Is, What It Isn't, and What Research Says

8 min read
Nutrient Density vs. Calorie Density: A Useful Lens for Food Choices
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Nutrient Density vs. Calorie Density: A Useful Lens for Food Choices

5 min read
Plant-Based Eating vs. Omnivorous Diets: What the Evidence Shows
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Plant-Based Eating vs. Omnivorous Diets: What the Evidence Shows

7 min read
Protein, Carbs, and Fat: How Your Body Uses Each Macronutrient
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Protein, Carbs, and Fat: How Your Body Uses Each Macronutrient

8 min read
Reading a Meal Pattern: How Dietitians Think About Daily Eating
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Reading a Meal Pattern: How Dietitians Think About Daily Eating

6 min read
Sugar by Any Other Name: A Field Guide to Sweeteners on Ingredient Lists
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Sugar by Any Other Name: A Field Guide to Sweeteners on Ingredient Lists

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The Case For and Against Dietary Supplements
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The Case For and Against Dietary Supplements

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Vitamins and Minerals: What Each One Does and Where It Comes From
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Vitamins and Minerals: What Each One Does and Where It Comes From

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What the Nutrition Label Is Actually Telling You
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What the Nutrition Label Is Actually Telling You

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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: Does the Difference Really Matter?
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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: Does the Difference Really Matter?

6 min read
Why Cutting Out Entire Food Groups Usually Backfires
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Why Cutting Out Entire Food Groups Usually Backfires

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A Plain-Language Guide to the Major Types of Exercise
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A Plain-Language Guide to the Major Types of Exercise

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Building an Exercise Habit When You've Never Been a 'Gym Person'
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Building an Exercise Habit When You've Never Been a 'Gym Person'

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Fitness Across the Decades: How Physical Activity Needs Shift With Age
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Fitness Across the Decades: How Physical Activity Needs Shift With Age

6 min read
Fitness Myths That Refuse to Die — and What the Evidence Actually Says
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Fitness Myths That Refuse to Die — and What the Evidence Actually Says

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Flexibility and Mobility: Two Related Concepts That Are Easy to Confuse
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Flexibility and Mobility: Two Related Concepts That Are Easy to Confuse

5 min read
Home Workouts vs. Gym Training: Weighing the Real Trade-Offs
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Home Workouts vs. Gym Training: Weighing the Real Trade-Offs

6 min read
Low-Impact Exercise: Who It's For and What Counts
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Low-Impact Exercise: Who It's For and What Counts

7 min read
Making Exercise Stick: Habits, Cues, and Realistic Expectations
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Making Exercise Stick: Habits, Cues, and Realistic Expectations

7 min read
Movement Snacks: The Case for Breaking Up Sitting Throughout the Day
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Movement Snacks: The Case for Breaking Up Sitting Throughout the Day

7 min read
Progressive Overload: The Principle Behind Getting Stronger Over Time
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Progressive Overload: The Principle Behind Getting Stronger Over Time

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Rest Days Aren't Wasted Days: How Recovery Fits Into a Fitness Routine
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Rest Days Aren't Wasted Days: How Recovery Fits Into a Fitness Routine

5 min read
Strength Training vs. Cardio: Understanding What Each Does for Your Body
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Strength Training vs. Cardio: Understanding What Each Does for Your Body

5 min read
Walking as Exercise: What It Can and Can't Do for Your Fitness
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Walking as Exercise: What It Can and Can't Do for Your Fitness

6 min read
What to Know Before Your First Strength Training Session
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What to Know Before Your First Strength Training Session

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Why Your Workout Plateau Isn't a Sign You've Hit Your Limit
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Why Your Workout Plateau Isn't a Sign You've Hit Your Limit

5 min read
Zone 2 Cardio: What It Is and Why It Matters for Long-Term Health
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Zone 2 Cardio: What It Is and Why It Matters for Long-Term Health

7 min read
Building Psychological Resilience: Principles That Hold Up Under Pressure
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Building Psychological Resilience: Principles That Hold Up Under Pressure

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Burnout vs. Stress: Why Telling Them Apart Changes How You Cope
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Burnout vs. Stress: Why Telling Them Apart Changes How You Cope

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Common Mental Health Terms Explained in Plain Language
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Common Mental Health Terms Explained in Plain Language

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Grounding Techniques for Anxious Moments
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Grounding Techniques for Anxious Moments

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How Social Connection Supports Mental Wellbeing — and What Gets in the Way
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How Social Connection Supports Mental Wellbeing — and What Gets in the Way

8 min read
Mental Wellness: A Comprehensive Overview of What It Is and How to Nurture It
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Mental Wellness: A Comprehensive Overview of What It Is and How to Nurture It

8 min read
Signs That a Mental Health Struggle May Need Professional Attention
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Signs That a Mental Health Struggle May Need Professional Attention

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Starting a Daily Mental Wellness Routine When You Have No Idea Where to Begin
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Starting a Daily Mental Wellness Routine When You Have No Idea Where to Begin

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Talking to a Child About Mental Health Without Overcomplicating It
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Talking to a Child About Mental Health Without Overcomplicating It

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The Case For and Against Mindfulness Meditation
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The Case For and Against Mindfulness Meditation

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Therapy, Counseling, and Psychiatry: Understanding the Differences
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Therapy, Counseling, and Psychiatry: Understanding the Differences

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Things People Get Wrong About Seeing a Therapist
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Things People Get Wrong About Seeing a Therapist

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Ways Sleep Deprivation Quietly Affects Your Emotional Health
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Ways Sleep Deprivation Quietly Affects Your Emotional Health

5 min read
What Emotional Regulation Actually Means — and Why It Matters
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What Emotional Regulation Actually Means — and Why It Matters

7 min read
What the Research Says About Journaling and Mental Health
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What the Research Says About Journaling and Mental Health

8 min read
Why Ignoring Your Emotional Needs Often Makes Stress Worse
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Why Ignoring Your Emotional Needs Often Makes Stress Worse

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