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What Your Microbiome Could Tell You and Where It Falls Short
What is microbiome testing? Megan Flores, a registered dietitian with Banner - University Medicine, describes it with a down-to-earth phrase. “It’s a poop...
Mar 14
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Kidney Donation: How You Could Give the Gift of Life
You may have decided to donate your organs if you pass away, but have you considered donating one of your kidneys as a living donor? It’s an incredible...
Mar 13
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Travel Smart: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Diet Away from Home
When you’re traveling, you have the opportunity to try new flavors, meals and drinks. Exploring the food scene in a new place can be a key part of the...
Mar 12
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The Hidden Dangers of Social Media: How It Affects Your Mental Health
If you’re like most people, you spend part of your time on social media — maybe a lot of time. Many of us turn to Facebook to connect with family and friends,...
Mar 07
Better Me
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Disorders: Proven Strategies for Better Sleep
Living with the pain and symptoms of fibromyalgia can be hard and when you don’t sleep well you can feel even worse. Even though there may be links between...
Mar 05
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How Your Vision Might Change After a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
If you get a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also called a concussion, you might expect to have symptoms like headache, dizziness or confusion. But...
Feb 28
Advise Me
Screen Time vs. Green Time: Helping Teenagers Find the Right Balance
Screens have been a part of life for today’s teens practically since they were born. Many parents put a show on for their young children to watch while...
Feb 27
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Breaking Free From a Sugar Habit: 5 Tips to Cut Back and Feel Better
Maybe you have a sweet tooth, a soda habit or a routine of snacking on chocolate raisins or yogurt pretzels. Or perhaps you reach for a sugary treat after...
Feb 26
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Breast Self-Awareness: What You Need to Know
One of the best ways to catch signs that you could be developing breast cancer is to practice breast self-awareness. “Self-awareness is being in tune with...
Feb 25
Advise Me
How to Cope with the Stress of a Job Loss and Start Your Job Search
Maybe a round of layoffs swept through your company and you find yourself among those who are let go. Maybe your employer went bankrupt and your job was...
Feb 23
Stephanie Thurrott

Stephanie Thurrott

Contributing Writer

Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who focuses on health, nutrition and personal growth. She creates content that makes a difference in people’s lives, and learns something new with every article she writes. Her work has appeared in NBC TODAY, Taste of Home and the U Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine. When she’s not writing, you might find her cycling, walking her dog Daisy or creating her own craft cocktails.