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Lizette Borreli

Lizette Borreli is the Senior Editor for The Healthy. Previously, she was an editor at the American Academy of Neurology’s publications, Neurology Today and Brain & Life, and a contributing writer at Newsweek and more. Lizette is a native New Yorker who grew up in Brooklyn. When she’s not writing, editing, and researching all things health, Lizette is probably out looking for the newest coffee shop, doing yoga, hiking, or cheering for her favorite New York sports teams.
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What to Know About Radicular Pain, a Common Type of Back Pain

Radicular pain, a nerve issue of the spine, is surprisingly common. Good news: This type of pain usually can be managed with home remedies, physical therapy, and stretching and other exercises instead of surgery.
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What to Know About Using Millet Flour for Gluten-Free Baking

When it comes to gluten-free baking, millet flour is an ideal alternative. Here's everything you...
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What Causes Thumb Pain? 7 Reasons Your Thumb May Hurt

If you have thumb pain it can make everyday tasks difficult. Here are some causes...
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Here’s Why You Might Have Pain in the Ball of Your Foot

You may not think too much about your feet—until every step hurts. Here are common...
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Does Coffee Dehydrate You?

The caffeine content in coffee can increase your urge to pee, but does it actually...
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Everything to Know About the Flexitarian Diet

If you want to eat less meat but aren't ready to go full-on vegetarian or...
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What Causes Lower Back and Hip Pain?

Lower back and hip pain can occur together due to various causes, from arthritis to...
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Monster Walk: Why This Exercise Works and How to Do It—Safely

Activate your hip abductors with simple and safe resistance band workouts, or monster walk exercises, to...
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Stubbed Toe? Here’s Why It Hurts So Much—and What to Do Next

Going barefoot or wearing open-toed shoes can lead to a stubbed toe. Whatever the cause,...
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5 Tasty Vegan Burgers Everyone Will Love

Looking for a delicious vegan burger? Registered dietitian and plant-based diet specialist Cynthia Sass shares...
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How I Changed My Mindset to Conquer Fear and Find Happiness

After growing up unhappy, insecure, and fearful, a woman harnesses the power of positive thinking...
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My Severe Back Pain Turned Out to Be Due to a Hip Misalignment

A woman's year-long struggle with severe back pain led to an unexpected diagnosis—a hip misalignment.
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8 People on What It’s Really Like to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine

People have a wide variety of feelings before and after getting the Covid-19 vaccine—from anticipation...
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What You Need to Know About Ozone Air Purifiers

An ozone air purifier, or ozone generator, can only remove certain pollutants in the air,...
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Do the Duck Walk—Here’s How to Add This Exercise to Your Workout

Develop strength and flexibility from performing a deep squat by adding a duck walk to...
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Do UV Air Purifiers Really Work?

An UV air purifier claims to clean the air in your home and kill airborne...
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Here’s How to Do the Farmer’s Walk—Safely

Use the farmer's walk—or farmer's carry—to torch your lower body, core, and grip strength while...
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This Is Your Funny Bone—and Why Hitting It Hurts So Much

Hitting your funny bone is no laughing matter. Here's why it's called a funny bone,...
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I Healed My Debilitating Back Pain by Tapping Into My Emotions

Here's how a woman with a herniated disc used mind-body exercises, like yoga and journaling,...
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What Are Chakras? Everything You Need to Know About Healing Energy

Energy healing may have a positive effect on your mental, emotional, and physical health. We...
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How to Do the Crab Walk Exercise for a Full-Body Workout

Crab walk exercises can strengthen and tone your core, arms, and legs. Here's how to...