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Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Charlotte Hilton Andersen, MS, is an award-winning journalist, author, and ghostwriter who for nearly two decades has covered health, fitness, parenting, relationships, and other wellness and lifestyle topics for major outlets, including Reader’s Digest, O, The Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health, and many more. Charlotte has made appearances with television news outlets such as CBS, NBC, and FOX. She is a certified group fitness instructor in Denver, where she lives with her husband and their five children.
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Need a Mood Boost? Go Bananas, Says a Nutritional Biochemist

This sunny yellow fruit has a happy superpower. Here's the science, from a researcher who specializes in the links between nutrition and mood.
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What Chemotherapy Is Really Like, According to Cancer Survivors

This cancer treatment is used in countless cases, but what's it really like to get...
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12 Organic Foods Nutritionists Don’t Waste Their Money On

Eating organic is great in theory, but it can add up quickly. The experts reveal...
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18 Things Nurses Secretly Wish You Would Stop Doing

Here are some tips from nurses across the U.S. on how to handle your next...

14 Things Therapists Need You to Know About Suicide

Just because someone seems fine, it doesn't mean that they are. Here are some things...

12 Silent Signs of Adult ADHD You Might Be Ignoring

About 5 percent of U.S. adults have ADHD, but relatively few get diagnosed or treated....
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10 Herbs That Can Help Ease Stress

Stress presses in from all sides, but you can help manage it by exploring the...

50 Things Dermatologists Need You to Know About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer there is, period. This is what dermatologists want...
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20 Secrets Addiction Counselors Want You to Know

Whether you or a loved one is facing alcohol, drug, or painkiller addiction, here's real...

36 Depression Quotes That Capture Exactly What You’re Feeling

You'll laugh. You'll cry. And then hopefully you'll feel just a little bit less alone...

15 Signs Your Body Is Aging Faster Than You Are

Have you stopped eating pickles because you can't get the jar open? Are your pants...
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14 Silent Lupus Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

This autoimmune disease is tricky to diagnose because it mimics so many other illnesses. If...

9 Ways to Stop Hot Flashes Naturally

The average person going through menopause will experience seven YEARS of hot flashes. Here's how...

11 Sneaky Reasons Behind a Missed Period (Besides Pregnancy)

An MIA Aunt Flo may feel like a blessing in disguise, but it's important to...

11 Important Things Your Vaginal Discharge Can Reveal About Your Health

Yeah, vaginal discharge is kinda gross to think about. But paying attention can reveal key...

50 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Naturally

Sometimes the simplest remedies really are the best: Here's how to lose weight by eating...

The 37 Worst Pieces of Skin Care Advice Dermatologists Have Ever Heard

When it comes to skincare, (expensive!) myths abound. Here, top dermatologists share how to separate...
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50 Things Your Doctor Wishes You Knew About Losing Weight

We asked doctors, dietitians, therapists, and other weight loss experts the key facts their clients...
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12 Clues to Spot a Narcissist

Experts say we're in an epidemic of narcissism. Do you know the telltale signs?

The Perfect Diet for Your Body Type

How and where your body stores fat can have a big influence on your health—and...

Top Tricks from Therapists on How to Deal with Anxiety

What's one of the worst things about having anxiety? Worrying about how much you worry....

10 Surprising Reasons You Might Have Sore Breasts

Breast pain accounts for half of all breast-related complaints. But before you jump to dire...

14 Benefits of Walking for Just 15 Minutes

Walking is great for weight loss, but the benefits go far beyond—from higher energy and...

50 Ways to Lose Weight Without a Lick of Exercise

With these insider tricks, weight loss can be simple, easy to understand, and cheap or...

20 Things You’re Never Too Old For

You used to enjoy these childhood staples, and we've got news for you: Not only...