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Charlotte Hilton Andersen

http://www.thegreatfitnessexperiment.com
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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How Much Does IVF Cost in 2023? Fertility Doctors Share the Pointers to Consider

One in five women of childbearing age will have trouble getting pregnant "naturally." Aware of today's economic woes, two fertility doctors share how much IVF costs, how to budget for it, and the IVF discounts you should research. (Yes—sometimes there are coupons!)

When Does Menopause Start—and When Will It Start for You?

Two women MDs and menopause experts share when can you expect your final period...and how...
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5 Traits You Didn’t Know You Inherit from Mom (and 4 You Inherit from Dad)

Here's why men can't blame their mothers for their receding hairline anymore.

7 Little-Known Erogenous Zones

Every day is Valentine's Day when you discover the secret spots that are most sensitive...

A 103-Year-Old Nun’s 10 Daily Secrets for a Long, Healthy Life

Loyola University Chicago's famed "basketball nun" shares what she eats, the relationship tip that's key...

This Cosmetic Procedure Just Overtook Breast Augmentation As #1 in America

Nope, it's not BOTOX! A board-certified plastic surgeon reflects on what happened when our healthy...

Erin Andrews Just Shared the Powerful Lesson Damar Hamlin Taught Her

Exactly a month since Damar Hamlin's injury, the sports commentator reveals how the close of...

20 Relationship Communication Quotes to Strengthen Your Love

Screenshot-worthy words of wisdom about the power of the words you use with your partner....

The 11 Most Frustrating Problems You Didn’t Know Are Signs of Menopause

These go way beyond hot flashes: 85% of women report signs of menopause so severe...

8 Best Kegel Exercises to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

This one simple exercise can reduce urine leakage and pelvic pain (and even improve your...

People Who Did This One Thing at Age 50 Were the Healthiest at Age 80

A new book from a renowned Harvard University doctor reveals why being happy is an...

Here’s How Exercise Reduces Stress: The 9 Best Moves That Brighten Your Mood

Lady Gaga's personal trainer, along with a heart doctor who specializes in stress research, list...

I Travel Up to 150 Days of the Year—Here Are the 12 Rules That Keep Me Healthy

Following a professional travel influencer's tips before your next trip will help you reach your...

Epidemiologists’ Top 12 Gym Hygiene Rules Since the Pandemic

Gyms are prime territory for germs to spread, and not all post-COVID gym hygiene practices...

The 6 Worst Germ-Swapping Habits to Officially Stop Doing

Are you still shaking hands? An epidemiologist and etiquette experts offer new rules on the...

Practicing This Feeling Could Actually Help You Live Longer, Says a Neuroscientist

Making time to conjure this emotion can improve your physical, mental and spiritual health, helping...

“I Got Lung Disease from Vaping and Almost Died”

One young woman's story about being diagnosed with EVALI: the vaping lung disease with sometimes silent signs...
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Feeling Thankful Can Help Prevent These 7 Major Diseases, Says Research

Real science shows that people who focus on feeling thankful experience lower incidence of these...

A Combat Expert’s 11 Self-Defense Moves Every Woman Who Exercises Outdoors Should Know

Practical tips for outdoor exercise safety to make yourself a challenging target, from a 20-year...

Lindsey Vonn Gets Candid about a 10-Year Health Struggle: “The Stress Made It Even Harder”

In an exclusive interview with The Healthy @Reader's Digest, the four-time skiing World Champion reveals...

Duchess Meghan Markle’s 11 Quiet Habits That Help Her “Survive and Thrive” in Royal Life

Meghan Markle has always advocated for wellness—but when royal pressure heats up, that's more crucial...

Princess Kate’s 9 Secret Habits That Help Her Look So Fresh in Her 40s

The Princess of Wales makes the royal lifestyle appear effortless, but we took a behind-the-scenes...

King Charles’s 14 Lifelong Habits That Have Kept Him Healthy for 75 Years

Just because you don't have a royal army of personal chefs, housekeepers, doctors and more...

Is King Charles III Healthy? Here’s How One Doctor Interprets the Clues

Despite being the eldest person ever to ascend the British throne, the new king has...

Here’s the First Thing Amanda Kloots Does When She Gets Out of Bed in the Morning

The Talk host Amanda Kloots spoke with The Healthy @Reader's Digest about the power of positive thinking,...