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Aviva Patz

Aviva Patz is deputy editor of RD.com and an award-winning health writer now covering travel, shopping, and beauty. A graduate of Barnard College and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Aviva is lead singer of the pop-soul band The Hey Honeys and mother of two teenage girls and a puggle named Hazel.

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Skin-Tightening Treatments in 2023 That Can Take Years Off Your Face

Meet the technological advances that have made face lifts nearly obsolete.

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Suicide

You might have an image in your mind of the type of person who's at...

12 Things You MUST Know About Birth Control Pills If You Don’t Want to Get Pregnant — or Do!

Four of five sexually active women have used birth control pills. These are the facts...

10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Eating Sugar

Health experts weigh in on what happens to your body when you stop eating sugar,...

11 Silent Signs of a Thiamine Deficiency

See if any of these silent signs of a thiamine deficiency sound familiar—and why you...

You Might Have Oral Allergy Syndrome if These Foods Make Your Lips and Mouth Tingle

Oral allergy syndrome is the most common food allergy, but why haven't we heard more...

9 Tricks to Stretch the Time Between Your Hair Color Appointments

Hair experts share their tips for how to keep your hair color looking fresher and...

9 Sneaky Ways to Carve Out More “Me Time” Every Day

You don't need to hit a spa, library, or gym to recharge, you can practice...

Can’t Take 10,000 Steps a Day? Do This Instead

For days when it's not feasible to cram in the recommended 10,000 daily steps, this...

Rough Day? 7 Ways to Unwind that Don’t Involve Cocktails or Cookies

Add these healthy ways to ways to de-stress without food or drink to your self-care...

Are You A Back Cracker? These 8 Feel-Good Moves Actually Hurt Your Body

Hurts so good? More like hurts so bad. Here are some simple habits—like cracking your...

I Gave Up Alcohol for 21 Days, and Here’s What Happened

Cutting cocktails out of my life was a seriously eye-opening experience and one of the...

10 Healing Facial Oils Your Skin Needs this Fall And Winter

Learn about facial oils and their ability to balance moisture, refine pores, reduce blemishes, and...

Here’s Why Drinking Alcohol Can Make You Hungry

This is why a couple rounds of beer at a bar may lead to ordering...

9 Best Snacks for When You’re Trying to Cut Back on Sodium

Chances are you're eating way too much salt, and most of it is coming from...

Let’s Talk About Armpit Pain—Is It Normal or a Sign of Something Serious?

Armpit pain is a weird thing, especially because your mind goes to crazy places, like...

54 Delicious Ways to Have Eggs for Every Meal

Eggs are packed with protein, economical, and easy to prepare. From scrambled and fried to...

On the Paleo Diet? Then You Need to Be Eating These Snacks

If you're on the "caveman diet"—eating mainly lean meats, veggies, and fruits—traditional snacks like chips...

9 Natural Appetite Suppressants That Really Work

Putting the brakes on hunger naturally can help prevent overeating and the weight gain that...

5 Gentle Ways to Heal Emotionally After a Miscarriage

While the physical healing can be over in hours or days, the emotional wounds may...

11 Everyday Habits That Cause Wrinkles (Besides Not Wearing Sunscreen)

Forgetting to slather on SPF is perhaps the biggest sin we commit against our skin,...

5 Gentle Ways to Heal Emotionally After a Miscarriage

While the physical healing can be over in hours or days, the emotional wounds may...

JUULing Could Be As Dangerous As Smoking a Pack a Day

Some 37 percent of kids don't know it's nicotine they're inhaling when they vape with...

How I Straightened My Teeth Without Braces

I got a brand new smile in only eight months for less than $2,000.

Got Rosacea? These Makeup Tricks Will Make It Disappear

These rosacea-friendly skin care and makeup formulas instantly calm and cover redness, allowing your natural...

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