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Ashley Lewis

Ashley Lewis received her Master’s Degree from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2015. She was a Jason Sheftell Fellow at the New York Daily News. and interned at Seventeen and FOX News before joining Reader’s Digest as an assistant editor. When Ashley is not diligently fact-checking the magazine or writing for rd.com, she enjoys cooking (butternut squash pizza is her signature dish), binge-watching teen rom-coms on Netflix that she’s way too old for, and hiking (and falling down) mountains.
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Here’s Why You Should Never Wrap Your Leftovers in Foil

Aluminum foil is for baking, not storing leftovers.

Can’t Stop Hacking? 8 Reasons You Can’t Get Rid of Your Winter Cough

It could just be a bad cold that you need to stick out or it...

10 Weird Reasons Your Pee Smells Funny

Asparagus isn’t the only thing that makes your pee reek.

This Is the Difference Between a Pimple and a Boil

Here’s how you can determine if the red bump on your skin is a zit...

Heat Rash or Sunburn: Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Both of the skin conditions can occur after a hot, sunny day, but here’s how...

The Scientific Explanations Behind 25 Quirky Body Reactions

Science unlocks the mysteries behind the strange and obscure things that our bodies do every...

15 Things Diabetes Doctors Do to Keep Their Own Blood Sugar Under Control

Steal a trick or two from these diabetes experts to keep your blood sugar on...

7 Ways Your Job May Be Making You Age Faster

Your seemingly harmless work habits may be sending your health into “old age” mode quicker...

6 Foods That Could Be Tied to Fibromyalgia Pain

Consider cutting these foods out of your diet now and your body may thank you...

Case Closed: This Is the Healthiest Coffee You Can Drink

Give your health an extra boost by drinking coffee this one way.

6 Ways an Extra Hour of Sleep Could Save Your Life

Sleep may be the single most effective thing you can do for your brain and...

6 Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs That Give Hope for the Future

It's an exciting time for Alzheimer's disease research, with new studies, treatments, and answers on...

Why Feeling Sleepy During the Day Could Mean Trouble for Your Brain

If you’re always sleepy during the day, it might mean problems for your brain down...

Here’s How Many Carbs You Should Eat to Live Longer, Says Science

How many carbohydrates should you eat in a day? (No, the answer isn't "Zero"!)
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22 Bathroom Mistakes You Never Knew You Made

These seemingly harmless bathroom habits may impact your personal health and hygiene from washing your...

4 Body Parts That Could Reveal How Smart You Are, Research Says

Turns out, your brain may not be the only marker for your level of intelligence.

13 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Eat a Vegan Diet

How to eat a plant-based diet so you reap all the health benefits (and avoid...
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What the Color of Your Bruise Is Trying to Tell You

We have all the answers for why your bruises can look like nearly every color...
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10 Surprising Health Problems Dentists Can Find First

Dentists don't only find gum disease or cavities; they may also find signs of Crohn's...
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10 Ways You’re Washing Your Hands Wrong

Improper handwashing can leave you susceptible to germs. Make sure you’re not making common hand-washing...

This Is the Time of Year That People Lose More of Their Hair—but No One Knows Why

Don't worry, you're not getting old—it may just be the seasons.

11 Exercises That Help Build Stronger Lungs

There are easy things you can do to improve your lung health. These exercises and...

The Surprising Things Your Microbiome Reveals About You

Forget the introductions and let your microbiome do the talking.

I Tried Mole Mapping. Here’s What Happened.

This preventative skin cancer measure may just save your life.

7 Easy Bedtime Fixes to Help Reduce Belly Bloat While You Sleep

These easy and simple switch ups to your bedroom routine will help beat belly bloat...