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How I Lost 40 Pounds in My 50s and Reclaimed My Health

I Got Sent to the ER for High Blood Pressure — Here’s How I Handled It

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Losing the “Mom Weight”: Finding a Balance Between Bounce Back Culture and Body Positivity

For Years, I Had Heart Palpitations. Here’s How I Finally Got It Under Control.

For Years, I Had Heart Palpitations. This Diet Change Finally Helped Me Get Them Under Control

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I Reversed My Pre-Diabetes Diagnosis in Three Months: Here’s How

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Navigating My Love-Hate Relationship with Rice, My Favorite Carb

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I Lost 85 Pounds — and Regained Control Over My Life

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Deprivation Doesn’t Work: I Lost 30 Pounds in 6 Months with This Realistic Strategy

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I Lost 25 Pounds Relying on This One Kitchen Tool

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The Unexpected Side Effects of Relative Choices

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A Mom and Daughter Cook: Working Together on Plant-Based Versions of Holiday Classics

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I’ve Had Long-Haul COVID for 20 Months, and These Practices Are Helping Me Recover

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brings
people together.
So do
good emails.

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