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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.

20 Things You’re Never Too Old For

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

24 Stay-Young Secrets from Women Who Don’t Age

If you don't feel the age on your driver's license either, welcome to 2019. People...

44 Things Heart Doctors Do to Protect Their Own Hearts

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States, more than all cancers combined....

Burps, Sneezes, and Hiccups: 10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Bodily Functions

Here's to understanding the "why's" behind our more curious bodily functions.
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43 Cancer Myths You Need to Stop Believing

Sometimes it seems like everything can cause cancer. Thankfully, that's not true, and neither are...

50 Best Simple Pleasures That Make Life Worth Living

From warm laundry to the smell of cookies, sometimes it really is the little things...
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17 Common Lies You Tell Your Doctor (and Why You Need to Stop)

Sometimes, a fib is harmless—but not when you're talking to your doctor.
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21 Habits That Are Making You Age Faster

These toxic habits may be aging you faster than you think. Here are the things...
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19 Healthy Eating Rules Nutritionists Ignore All the Time

Turns out breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day. And that's...

This Is What All Those Cancer Ribbon Colors Mean

Cancer ribbon colors have branched out from the now-familiar pink of breast cancer. Here's how...
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The Healthiest Foods You Can Eat in Every Decade of Your Life

Here's what to eat in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond to stay healthy and...
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Food Safety: 14 Foods to Avoid at Buffets, According to Nutritionists

Before you go to a buffet restaurant, follow these registered dietitians' suggestions for what to...

10 Surprising Symptoms That Turned Out to Be Cancer

A man gets a positive pregnancy test. A woman with a large Adam's apple. Oozing...

15 Things Everyone Should Do Alone at Least Once

Try these solo activities. You'll learn something new about the world— and yourself with these...

50 Interesting Sex Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

We include everything from why wearing socks is sexier than lingerie to how sleeping with...

23 Tricks to Flatten Your Belly—Without a Lick of Exercise

The waistline is the top body part that both men and women say they are...

15 Things Cancer Doctors Do to Avoid Cancer

These experts definitely practice what they preach. Here's how you can make these simple changes...

17 New Year’s Resolutions Smart People Make Every Year

You'll be relieved to know that not a single one of them is: "Lose weight."...

50 Things You Can Do Today to Lose Weight

These simple, little changes add up to big results on the scale.

The 14 Absolute Worst Ways to Start the New Year

Holding a grudge? Sitting on a massive credit card bill? In a fight with your...

50 Ways to Have Your Healthiest Holiday Season Ever

Think it's impossible to stay sane, healthy, and happy during the holidays? Our experts show...

12 Things Migraines Hurt Besides Your Head

Migraines are not just headaches, they are "life aches."

11 People Who Got into the Best Shape of Their Lives After 50

Need a little motivation? These people will inspire you not just to live your best...

12 Things Your Bad Breath Is Trying to Tell You

Got dragon breath (again)? Here's what your halitosis could mean for your health.

13 Weight-Loss Products Nutritionists Never Buy—and Neither Should You

These trendy items are everywhere on social media and in magazines but do they work?...

16 Things Your Manicurist Is Secretly Thinking About You

From hygiene tips to dishy gossip: Everything your nail technician wishes they could say but...

15 Halloween Treats Nutritionists Secretly Love

It's confession time! Nutrition experts get real about the candy they obsess over. And no,...

9 Signs Your Back Pain Is Actually an Emergency

Medical experts reveal the signs and symptoms that indicate your back pain may actually be...

50 Ways to Have a Healthier Fall

Take a hot bath, sip a warm drink, then take a lovely nap—doctor's orders!