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I've written hundreds of articles for dozens of national magazines, including Baby Talk, Biography, Cosmopolitan, Fit Pregnancy, Fitness, Harper's Bazaar, Heart-Healthy Living, Family Circle, Fitness, Glamour, Living Fit, Mademoiselle, Marie Claire, McCall's, New Woman, Parents, Parenting, Redbook, Seventeen, Shape, Woman's Day, Women's Health, and YM. I have also written for websites, such as clubmom.com, freeagent.com, and lifetimetv.com. |
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What's New
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So. . . Sleepy
Parenting
Of course you're tired -- you have kids! But here are 5 other things that can sap your energy (and these, you can do something about) |
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Extreme Cholesterol Makeover
Better Homes and Gardens * Heart-Healthy Living
Dangerously high cholesterol forced Paul DiMeo of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to remodel his life. He loves what he has built and says if he can do it, anyone can. |
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12 New Rules to Save Your Skin
Good Housekeeping
How coffee protects you, and 11 other surprising ways to stop the most common cancer. |
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Vacation Buddies
Parents
Going on a trip with your friends can be lots of fun -- if you're prepared. Before you pack, make sure you check out our guide to group-travel success. |
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Your Child, Your Self
Family Circle
Connecting with a kid who's your polar opposite is easier than you think. |
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Take Your Medicine The Right Way
Parade
A whopping three-quarters of Americans admit to not always taking their prescription medicines as directed. |
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Health
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Can You Trust Your Lab Results?
Good Housekeeping
Mixed-up samples, misread slides, contaminated specimens -- lots can go wrong. Here's how to protect yourself. |
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How Bad is That Cough?
Parents
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold - it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do. |
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Are You Safe From Lung Cancer?
Harper's Bazaar
In the wake of Dana Reeve's tragic death, we are reminded that lung cancer can strike anyone - even a nonsmoker. Here's what you need to know. |
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Drug Deals
Women's Health
Over the years we've all heard plenty of medication misinformation. We clear up the myths about the pills you pop. |
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Zumba! A Spicy New Workout
Better Homes and Gardens * Heart-Healthy Living
Hip-swiveling dance moves matched to upbeat Latin music add fun to your fitness routine. |
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The Gift of Health
Shape
Give your friends a present that puts their health first. |
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How Stress Sneaks Up On You
Cosmopolitan
The longer it goes unnoticed the greater the damage. Clue in to the ways you may be nearing implosion and don't know it. |
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How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Harper's Bazaar
Heres everything you need to know about the latest pills and up-to-the-minute methods so you can get the beauty rest you need. |
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Breast Cancer: What You Can Do to Avoid It
Harper's Bazaar
Rita Wilson's aunt died of breast cancer. After the actress herself found a lump--ultimately benign--she decided to take action. Here, she talks to Leslie Pepper about why there's hope, and what you need to do to protect yourself |
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Diet and Nutrition
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A Healthy Life Starts Now
Fit Pregnancy
By the end of the decade, 1 in 5 kids will be obese. Adopt healthy eating and exercise habits during pregnancy and you'll create a better future for you and your growing family. |
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Is Diet Soda Making You Fat?
Harper's Bazaar
The latest research reveals that your favorite fat-free, zero-calorie beverage could be causing you to gain weight. Here's what you need to know. |
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Healthy Food On the Run
Baby Talk
No time? No problem! You can still eat right with these low-cal foods. |
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How The Experts Get Their Kids To Eat Healthy
Redbook
What? You thought nutritionists' kids were born with a taste for spinach? As if! Learn their parents' tricks here. |
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Can Eating Chocolate Clear Your Skin?
Harper's Bazaar
Sweet candies and drinks that promise to tone and brighten your complexion are a fast-growing trend. Are these edible skin savers too good to be true? |
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7 Secret Ways French Women Stay Slim
Cosmopolitan
Ever wonder how chic French chicks indulge their high-cal cravings (hello cheese and chocolate!) and still look so damn good? Adopt their so-easy strategies and kiss your fat-gram calculator au revoir. |
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Parenting
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Newborn Skin Care
Fit Pregnancy
Smooth baby skin? Ha! Many infants have bumps, flakes and scales in their first couple of months. Here's the lowdown on four conditions. |
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Tough Questions Kids Ask
Good Housekeeping
Are we safe from terrorists? Is it okay to tell a little lie sometimes? What to say when your child puts you on the spot. |
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What Your Babysitter Wishes You Knew
Parenting
Think it's tough to keep a good Saturday-night sitter? Read this, and she'll be knocking on your door |
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The Fear Factor
Redbook
Bugs, dogs, thunder, things that go bump in the night.
Heres how to help your child get over whatever gives him the willies |
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Relationships
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Why You Fight Over Finances
American Baby
Here are the biggest disagreements when it comes to money -- and how to resolve them. |
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Sex After a Heart Attack
Better Homes and Gardens * Heart-Healthy Living
Can you be active in bed after this life-changing event? You bet! Here's the undercover scoop. |
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Sex Ed For Baby-Making
Conceive
Here's everything they didn't teach you in school about how to make babies the old-fashioned way. |
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Sex On Demand
Conceive
The pressure for pregnancy can make "trying to score" feel like a chore. Here, advice from experts -- some medical, some sexual -- on how to keep it sensual when you've got an ulterior motive: conception! |
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Spice It Up
Conceive
Trying to conceive can sometimes turn intimacy into a chore rather than a pleasure. But baby-making sex doesn't have to be boring. Here's how nine couples kept the spark in their sex lives even when ovulation determined the timing. |
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Custom Publishing
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Medicine Cabinet Upkeep
BJ's Journal
We all have a medicine cabinet (or two) in our home. But did you know that you shouldn't actually keep medicine there? Here's a closer look at that mirrored box on the bathroom wall.
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One Size Does Not Fit All
In Mind Body Life
The new food pyramid turns the old one on its side and works with your precise nutritional needs in mind. |
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