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Alyssa Jung

Alyssa Jung

Experience

Alyssa Jung is a writer and editor with extensive experience creating health and wellness content that resonates with readers. She freelanced for local publications in Upstate New York and spent three years as a newspaper reporter before moving to New York City to pursue a career in magazines. She is currently Senior Associate Editor at Prevention magazine and a contributor to Prevention.com. Previously she worked at Reader's Digest as an editor, writer, and health fact checker.

Articles

8 Things Your Eye Boogers Can Reveal About Your Health

A little discharge or crust around your eyes is normal, but a change in color, consistency, or amount could be a sign of something more serious. If any of the following eye booger traits sound familiar, talk to your doctor.

10 Types of Poison Ivy Treatment You’ll Be Thankful to Know

Get relief from the rash without resorting to drugstore treatments with these natural poison ivy treatments.

7 Signs of Lung Cancer You Might Be Ignoring

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths (one in four) in both men and women. Treatment is more effective the earlier lung cancer is diagnosed, so see your doctor if you notice any of the following lung cancer symptoms.