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Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Charlotte Hilton Andersen

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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.

Articles

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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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9 Signs You’re on the Wrong Birth Control

Just like bras and tampons, birth control isn't one size fits all. Here's how to make sure you're using the best birth control option for your body.
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Covid-19 Hits People of Color Harder—How Racism Plays a Role

Covid-19 is having a greater impact on people of color. Here's how one extended family struggled to get care during the Covid-19 pandemic.