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Lauren Cahn

Lauren Cahn

Lauren Cahn is a New York-based writer whose work has appeared regularly on Reader's Digest, The Huffington Post, and a variety of other publications since 2008. She covers health, fitness, yoga, and lifestyle, among other topics. An author of crime fiction, Lauren's book The Trust Game, was short-listed for the 2017 CLUE Award for emerging talent in the genre of suspense fiction.
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Do You Need to Wash Your Coffee Mug Every Day?

A coffee break is a delicious and highly motivating ritual. But do you really have to wash the mug each time? Here's what you need to know.

14 Funny Quotes About Friendship

Grab a friend or two for a few laughs with these funny friendship quotes that...

16 Funny Motivational Quotes About Life That Will Make You Laugh

These funny motivational quotes about life can help inspire you to achieve your goals while...

15 Quotes About Positive Thinking

Tap into positive thinking to improve your mood and health with these quotes from authors,...
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13 Body-Positive Quotes That Remind Us That All Bodies Are Beautiful

These body-positive quotes may help you appreciate all bodies no matter their size, shape, or...

16 Self-Care Quotes That Will Inspire You to Care for Your Mind and Body

These self-care quotes can help you get inspired to nourish your mental, physical, and emotional...
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9 Best Face Masks With Filters on Amazon

Need help choosing a face mask? Here's a guide to face masks with filters, which...

11 Best Neck Gaiters for Coronavirus Protection

Some neck gaiters can be safe and effective face coverings for coronavirus protection if worn...

The Healthiest Women’s Underwear You Can Buy, According to Gynecologists

With the help of four female gynecologists, we narrowed down the coolest, comfiest, healthiest women's...

Types of Poop and What Your Stool Can Tell You About Your Health

Looking for the scoop on types of poop? It may not be a topic of...

Mucus in Stool: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Mucus is naturally produced by your gastrointestinal tract, but if you can see it in...
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Why Do I Have Yellow Poop? 9 Most Common Reasons

Your poop could be yellow for a number of reasons.  It could be something you...
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11 Best Anti-Itch Creams for Mosquito Bites, According to Experts

Itchy, scratchy, red, swollen, and unsightly, mosquitos bites can be unbearable. Here are the best...

10 Silent Signs You May Be Developing a Pain Pill Addiction

Experts reveal how to recognize the signs you may have a problem with prescription drug...

Why Is My Poop Light Tan? Here’s What Causes Pale or Clay-Colored Stool

If you have pale or clay-colored stool, it could be something you ate or a...

Oily Stool: What Doctors Need You to Know About Steatorrhea

No one really wants to talk about it, but oily poop—called steatorrhea—can be a simple...

Why Is My Poop Black? 9 Most Common Reasons

Black poop in the toilet can be distressing, but there are lots of reasons why...
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Why Is My Poop Green? 9 Most Common Reasons

Green or greenish poop can be normal and has a lot of common causes behind...

8 Best Face Mask Messages on Instagram

Wearing a face mask in public can help reduce the spread of Covid-19. Why not...
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16 Things Doctors Eat for Breakfast Every Day

This is what doctors and other medical experts eat for breakfast, from peanut butter and...

The Best Polarized Sunglasses, According to Optometrists

To help you choose the best polarized sunglasses for eye protection, eye experts share their...

16 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Breast Cancer Genetic Testing

The first breast cancer gene was identified in 1994, and doctors have found many more...

15 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Baby Shampoo

What's gentle enough to use to cleanse your baby's tender hair and skin but strong...

The 20 States with the Highest Cancer Rates

The U.S. cancer risk isn't spread evenly across the states: Here are the 20 states...
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Real-Life Survivors Reveal What It’s Really Like to Be in a Coma

What's it like to straddle that profound line between life and death? We asked six...