Health & Wellness Editorial Team

Health & Wellness Editorial Team

Health & Wellness Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

Before You Change Your Diet: A Self-Assessment Checklist
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Before You Change Your Diet: A Self-Assessment Checklist

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Building a Balanced Plate Without Following a Named Diet
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Building a Balanced Plate Without Following a Named Diet

6 min read
Common Terms on Food Packaging and What They're Allowed to Mean
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Common Terms on Food Packaging and What They're Allowed to Mean

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Dietary Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Consistently Under-Eat
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Dietary Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Consistently Under-Eat

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Eating Well on a Tight Budget: A Practical Starting Point
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Eating Well on a Tight Budget: A Practical Starting Point

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Grocery Shopping Habits That Support Healthier Eating Over Time
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Grocery Shopping Habits That Support Healthier Eating Over Time

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Intermittent Fasting: What the Research Says and What It Doesn't
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Intermittent Fasting: What the Research Says and What It Doesn't

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Macronutrients 101: Carbs, Proteins, and Fats Explained
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Macronutrients 101: Carbs, Proteins, and Fats Explained

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Plant-Based Eating vs. a Traditional American Diet: A Nutritional Comparison
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Plant-Based Eating vs. a Traditional American Diet: A Nutritional Comparison

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Sodium in the American Diet: Where It's Coming From and Why It Matters
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Sodium in the American Diet: Where It's Coming From and Why It Matters

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The Protein Myths That Keep Misleading American Eaters
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The Protein Myths That Keep Misleading American Eaters

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Vitamins and Minerals Every Adult Should Know About
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Vitamins and Minerals Every Adult Should Know About

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What the Nutrition Facts Label Is Actually Telling You
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What the Nutrition Facts Label Is Actually Telling You

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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When You Process a Grain
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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When You Process a Grain

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Why Added Sugar Is Counted Separately on Food Labels
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Why Added Sugar Is Counted Separately on Food Labels

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Why Meal Planning Falls Apart (and How to Set It Up So It Doesn't)
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Why Meal Planning Falls Apart (and How to Set It Up So It Doesn't)

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Bodyweight Exercise: A Full Picture of Its Possibilities and Limits
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Bodyweight Exercise: A Full Picture of Its Possibilities and Limits

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Building a Weekly Movement Routine From Scratch
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Building a Weekly Movement Routine From Scratch

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Common Fitness Terms, Decoded
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Common Fitness Terms, Decoded

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Fitness for Every Decade: How Exercise Needs Shift as You Age
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Fitness for Every Decade: How Exercise Needs Shift as You Age

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Getting Active After a Long Sedentary Stretch
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Getting Active After a Long Sedentary Stretch

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Home Workouts vs. Gym Memberships: What Actually Works for Most People
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Home Workouts vs. Gym Memberships: What Actually Works for Most People

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Low-Impact Exercises Worth Knowing About
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Low-Impact Exercises Worth Knowing About

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Movement Snacks: Fitting Physical Activity Into a Packed Workday
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Movement Snacks: Fitting Physical Activity Into a Packed Workday

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults: What They Mean in Everyday Terms
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults: What They Mean in Everyday Terms

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Strength Training and Cardio: Do You Actually Have to Choose?
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Strength Training and Cardio: Do You Actually Have to Choose?

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Stretching Before and After Exercise: Clearing Up the Confusion
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Stretching Before and After Exercise: Clearing Up the Confusion

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The Real Role of Rest Days in a Training Plan
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The Real Role of Rest Days in a Training Plan

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Walking as Exercise: What the Research Actually Shows
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Walking as Exercise: What the Research Actually Shows

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What No One Tells You When You Start Running
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What No One Tells You When You Start Running

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Why Consistency Beats Intensity When Building a Lasting Fitness Habit
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Why Consistency Beats Intensity When Building a Lasting Fitness Habit

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Zone 2 Training: The Low-Intensity Cardio Approach Endurance Athletes Swear By
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Zone 2 Training: The Low-Intensity Cardio Approach Endurance Athletes Swear By

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Anxiety Disorder vs. Everyday Worry: Where Is the Line?
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Anxiety Disorder vs. Everyday Worry: Where Is the Line?

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Building a Daily Routine That Supports Your Mental Wellbeing
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Building a Daily Routine That Supports Your Mental Wellbeing

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Habits That Mental Health Professionals Consistently Recommend for Emotional Resilience
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Habits That Mental Health Professionals Consistently Recommend for Emotional Resilience

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Mental Health: A Complete Reference Guide to Key Terms and Concepts
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Mental Health: A Complete Reference Guide to Key Terms and Concepts

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Mental Wellness Across the Lifespan: How Needs Shift From Youth to Older Age
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Mental Wellness Across the Lifespan: How Needs Shift From Youth to Older Age

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Persistent Myths About Mental Illness That Science Has Moved Past
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Persistent Myths About Mental Illness That Science Has Moved Past

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Signs That Stress Has Shifted Into Something That Needs Attention
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Signs That Stress Has Shifted Into Something That Needs Attention

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Sleep and Mental Health: The Two-Way Relationship Explained
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Sleep and Mental Health: The Two-Way Relationship Explained

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Talking to Someone You're Worried About: A Practical Walkthrough
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Talking to Someone You're Worried About: A Practical Walkthrough

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The Honest Trade-Offs of Self-Help Approaches to Mental Wellness
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The Honest Trade-Offs of Self-Help Approaches to Mental Wellness

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The Stress Response Explained: What Happens Inside Your Body
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The Stress Response Explained: What Happens Inside Your Body

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Therapy, Counseling, and Psychiatry: Understanding the Differences
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Therapy, Counseling, and Psychiatry: Understanding the Differences

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Understanding Depression: More Than Just Feeling Sad
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Understanding Depression: More Than Just Feeling Sad

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Ways People Cope With Emotional Pain — and Which Approaches Tend to Help
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Ways People Cope With Emotional Pain — and Which Approaches Tend to Help

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What Does 'Mental Health' Actually Mean?
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What Does 'Mental Health' Actually Mean?

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Why 'Just Think Positive' Often Backfires — and What Actually Helps
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Why 'Just Think Positive' Often Backfires — and What Actually Helps

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