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Game Changer

Rails to Trails Magazine
Spring/Summer 2021
Game-Changer
The 30-Year-Old Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail Has Changed the Face of Active Transportation, Tourism, and Recreation in Pinellas County
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100 Faces in 100 Days

Wake Forest Magazine
August 2020
100 Faces in 100 Days
An alumna who specializes in painting portraits raises $13,000 for the COVID-19 response by Wake Forest Baptist Health.
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Team Teaching at Its Best

UT Journal
Winter 2021
Team Teaching at Its Best
The newly revamped Honors Program features courses taught by not one, not two but three professors from three different disciplines – at the same time.
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In a Class of Their Own

Wake Forest Magazine
January 2019
In a Class of Their Own
Wake Forest has been the stomping ground for 16 Rhodes Scholars. How have these impressive alums wowed the working and humanitarian worlds? Here’s their story.
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Lending a Hand

UT Journal
Fall 2020
Lending a Hand
As the COVID-19 pandemic began gripping the globe this past spring semester, many faculty, staff, students and alumni came up with creative – and inspiring – ways to help.
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Cancer Conundrums

Women’s Health
October 2018
Cancer-Conundrums
Facing the Big C can come with thorny choices yet blossoming options. Here’s how women are finding brand-new possibilities along the way to well.
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What Makes Some Health Care Teams More Effective Than Others?

Stanford Graduate School of Business
April 2020
What Makes Some Health Care Teams More Effective Than Others
High-performing health care teams focus on functional and cultural change simultaneously, while low-performing teams focus on just one type of change.
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Caring on the COVID-19 Front Lines

Johnson & Johnson
April 2020
Caring on the COVID-19 Front Lines
“I Rallied Colleagues All Over the World to Help Me Make Over 2,100 Cloth Masks”
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Inside the Life of a Kids’ Music Star

Parents
October 2019
Inside the Life of a Kids Music Star
Laurie Berkner On Being a Toddler Celebrity for Two Decades
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Getting a Dog Helped Me Overcome My Social Anxiety — and Find the Love of My Life

Women’s Health
September 2019
Sophia-Solomon
A profile of Sophia Solomon
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The Power of “Loose” Connections

M.M.LaFleur
September 2018
The Power of Loose Connections
Whether you’re looking for a new job or just networking, the first instinct is to go to who you know—friends, former colleagues, and mentors who you have strong connections with—to find that next opportunity. But it’s actually loose or “weak” connections that can do the most for you. Here’s how to make the most of yours.
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The PA Will See You Now

UT Journal
April 2020
The PA Will See You Now
Take a closer look at the inaugural year of UT’s physician assistant medicine graduate program. Housed in a state-of-the-art facility, the program offers high-tech learning tools that take hands-on medicine to a new level.
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The Music Man

Wake Forest Magazine
September 2019
The Music Man
Singer Tim Stopulos (’06) has come a long way since jamming in his dorm room.
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I Discovered Triathlons After a Tough Cross-Country Move

Women’s Health
June 2019
Rachel-Basso
A profile of Rachel Basso
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Neutrogena Bright Boost

Johnson & Johnson
October 2019
Neutrogena Bright Boost
The Skincare Line for Millennials Made With Powerhouse Neoglucosamine
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How to Help Different Generations Get Along at Work

M.M.LaFleur
March 2019
How to Help Different Generations Get Along at Work
Today, the stark contrasts and culture clashes between age groups may be even more pronounced, due to factors such as rapidly evolving technology, more women entering the workforce (and taking top jobs), and a greater number of people working later in life. If you detect generational tension at work, here are some approaches to consider.
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The Sweet Spot

UT Journal
January 2020
The Sweet Spot
A profile of bakery owner Patrick Baboun ’85
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A Chance Encounter Shifted the Course of my Career and Happiness

Women’s Health
July/August 2019
Alicia-White
A profile of Alicia White
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How Exercise Recommendations Might Work Against Us

Stanford Graduate School of Business
March 2020
How Exercise Recommendations Might Work against Us
When it comes to physical activity, how well we think we’re doing can influence how much we move and how we feel.
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15 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself at Work

M.M.LaFleur
November 2018
15 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself at Work
When it comes to de-stressing, you already know that it’s a good idea to go to bed at a reasonable hour, exercise regularly, and—if you can afford it—get a massage now and then. But what about when you’re at work, where you likely spend at least 40 hours a week? Are there quick and easy ways to nourish your body, mind, and soul while in the office? The answer: Yes! Below, we’ve gathered 15 secrets to making time and space for self care in the workplace.
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The Marketing Maven

UT Journal
January 2020
The Marketing Maven
A profile of marketer Amber Osborne ’85
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C&C by Clean & Clear

Johnson & Johnson
August 2018
CC by Clean Clear
A New Skincare Line for Teens Designed by Teens
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Bungee Jumping Pushed Me to Go After My Passion and Start a Business

Women’s Health
October 2019
Christina-Williams
A profile of Christina Williams
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She’s America’s Future. Are You?

Scholastic Choices
November/December 2018
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These four teens are reshaping politics and making their voices heard. Ready to join them?
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I Wear a Hijab. So What?

Scholastic’s Choices
November/December 2015
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Naomi, 17, covers her head to honor her Muslim faith. She’s also teaching other teens to understand religious differences.
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Should Justin Bieber Be Deported?

Scholastic’s Scope
May 2014
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Kicking Justin Bieber out of the United States would be ridiculous.
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“My Dog Could Save My Life”

Scholastic’s Choices
September 2015
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Grace, 16, has to keep constant tabs on a condition that could kill her. But fighting diabetes (with the help of her black lab!) has only made her stronger.
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The Gig Gap

Eriesense Magazine
May 2017
The Gig Gap
A lesser known downside of being an independent is not having enough—or even any—business insurance. Fortunately, there are easy ways to fix that.
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This Woman Fought Cancer 4 Times For Her “Most Beautiful Gift”

Good Housekeeping
September 2015
This Woman Fought Cancer 4 Times
Juliana Fuller’s blood cancer could return at any time, but she’s got a different focus these days: her baby girl.
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This Woman is Recovering From 3 Eating Disorders You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Good Housekeeping
September 2016
This Woman is Recovering From 3 Eating Disorders
You’d never know it now, but for 15 years they almost completely destroyed her life.
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I Live With Hemophilia—And So Does My 12-Year-Old Son

Good Housekeeping
November 2017
I Live With Hemophilia
We’re 2 of the 20,000 Americans who suffer from excessive bleeding and bruising — but that doesn’t mean our lives have to be small.
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Floridiana: House of Glass

Flamingo
September 2017
House of Glass
Miami’s gleaming great estate
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Gin is In

Flamingo
March 2017
Gin is In
Newly launched citrus-infused organic booze from Jacksonville goes down smooth
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Bucking the Tide

Flamingo
June 2017
Bucking the Tide
Style meets art at JJ Cooper, an upscale boutique that’s taking aim at men’s fashion on Amelia Island and throwing its first bash with painter Bradley Gordon
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She Sells Seashells

Flamingo
May 2017
She Sells Seashells
Meticulously handcrafted centerpieces from the ocean’s exoskeletal garden
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Made in FLA: Duh for Home and Garden

Flamingo
March 2017
Duh for Home and Garden
Two friends turn their Pensacola furniture store with a funny name into a serious design destination with a sprawling garden shop, a café, a clothing boutique and a loyal following
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Made in FLA: Gray Malin Aerial Aesthetics

Flamingo
March 2017
Gray Malin Aerial Aesthetics
Iconic Miami Beach stars in his photographic works of art
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Made in FLA: Alligrove Gator Studs

Flamingo
April 2017
Alligrove Gator Studs
Heady cufflinks and tie clips from Tampa add a bite of Florida finery to menswear
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How One Woman’s Breaking Point Ending Up Transforming Her Entire Family

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She Beat Breast Cancer Just to Find Out the Treatment Gave Her Heart Failure

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10 Bizarre Things Your Body Does While You Sleep

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What Happens When Your Husband Becomes Your Caregiver

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10 Simple Home Exercises That Will Help You Burn Major Calories Throughout the Day

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Meet the Woman Who’s Been Waiting for Her Husband to Forget Who She Is

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This Woman Lost 90 Pounds and in 14 Months—and Kept it Off for 20 Years

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After Losing 100 Pounds, This Woman is Sharing Her Weight-Loss Secrets

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The Secret to This Woman’s 102-pound Weight Loss? Walking

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9 Letters From Kids to Their Cancer-Stricken Moms That Will Break Your Heart

Woman’s Day
August 2017
Nine Letters from Kids
“I try to be strong like you.”
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Working Mother and SHOOK Research’s 2017 Top Wealth Adviser Moms

Working Mother
October 2017
2017 Top Wealth Adviser Moms
These moms have what it takes to manage your money.
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Make Your Next Dentist Visit Less Stressful and Painful

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Delicious Food Swaps to Reduce Heartburn at Every Meal

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Should You Roll Over Your 401(k) When You Change Jobs?

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4 Things to Do for Your Finances By the End of the Year

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How I Learned to Spot Talent and Create a Comedy Empire

Skirting the Rules
January 2017
How I Learned to Spot Talent and Create a Comedy Empire
Caroline Hirsch followed her gut instincts and has built a comedy empire in the heart of New York City.
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I’ve Discovered the Surprising Key to Making Money

Skirting the Rules
December 2016
Ive Discovered the Surprising Key to Making Money
It’s all about taking care of yourself—your body, mind, and soul—according to financial journalist Bobbi Rebell. Her mission is to help you discover the under-appreciated connection between wellness and creating the financial future you want.
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I’m Helping a Big Financial Company Better Speak to Women

Skirting the Rules
December 2016
Im Helping A Big Financial Company Better Speak To Women
Jennifer Putney, Vice President Total Retirement Solutions Marketing & Strategy at Prudential Retirement, not only believes women should take control of their finances in order to be more successful, but she’s made it her job to help them do just that.
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I’m Creating Summer Camps for Girls to Spark a Compassion Movement

Skirting the Rules
October 2016
Im Creating Summer Camps for Girls to Spark a Compassion Movement
Through arts-based summer classes, co-founder of Spotlight:Girls Lynn Johnson helps youngsters build confidence and learn to love themselves and others.
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I’m Helping Women Create Balance in a Hectic World

Skirting the Rules
December 2016
Im Helping Women Create Balance in a Hectic World
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the founder of Her Viewpoint, believes health goes beyond only the physical. Here is why also paying attention to your mental and spiritual health makes you more likely to pinpoint the root cause of your problems so you can live your best life.
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Why Having Empathy Is the Key to a Happy Life

Skirting the Rules
November 2016
Why Having Empathy is the Key to a Happy Life
The biggest roadblocks in life can’t be overcome through struggling or strong-arming—they require opening your heart.
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I Became an Entrepreneur By Solving a Common Problem

Skirting the Rules
January 2017
I Became an Entrepreneur By Solving a Common Problem
Kelly Hediger, founder of the newly-launched KissAway Wipes, is helping people remove pesky lipstick stains from glassware.
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The Interesting Link Between Self-Care and Success

Skirting the Rules
October 2016
The Interesting Link Between Self-Care and Success
Scheduling regular screenings at your OB/GYN can sometimes feel like a drag, but here’s why prioritizing your wellbeing should be #1 on your to-do list.
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Mom and Dads Speak Out

Johnson & Johnson
May 2016
Moms and Dads Speak Out
“What I Wish Were True For Every Child Everywhere”
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7 Secrets of a Baby Sleep Expert

Johnson & Johnson
October 2016
7 Secrets of a Baby Sleep Expert
Slumber can already be elusive for most adults, but add a baby who refuses to go to sleep into the mix, and you’re in for some serious insomnia. But this pediatric sleep specialist may be able to help.
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All That Jazz

Johnson & Johnson
October 2016
All That Jazz
At just 14, Jazz Jennings became the face of a Johnson & Johnson Clean & Clear® campaign that would make history. Here’s her story—and what she’s been up to since.
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The Power of Human-Centered Technology: 4 Johnson & Johnson Innovations That Could Help Revolutionize Your Health

Johnson & Johnson
November 2016
The Power of Human-Centered Technology
From an app that can forecast seasonal allergies before they strike to a digital coach for people undergoing knee surgery, these tools are poised to make digital waves.
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3 Groundbreaking Ways Researchers are Rethinking Alzheimer’s Disease

Johnson & Johnson
November 2017
Rethinking Alzheimers Disease
Diagnostic tests. Clinical trials. A vaccine. For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we sat down with scientists at Janssen Research & Development to learn how their work has the potential to alter the future of how we detect and treat the disease.
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“I Adopted an Orphan With AIDS”

Johnson & Johnson
November 2017
I Adopted an Orphan With AIDS
Meet an Inspiring Johnson & Johnson Employee Who Saved a Boy in Need
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Protect Their Finances, Protect Their Futures

Thrivent Financial
Winter 2015
Protect Their Finances Protect Their Futures
Caring for a child with special needs involves more than just physical or emotional considerations.
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10 Top Cancer Experts Reveal What They Do to Avoid the Deadly Disease

Men’s Health
August 2017
10 Top Cancer Experts Reveal
Cancer is the second leading cause of death among men. Here’s how you can reduce your risk.
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6 Weight Loss Transformations That Prove You Shouldn’t Go It Alone

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The Diversity Trainer

UT Journal
Winter 2020
The Diversity Trainer
A profile of Starr Brookins ’07
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The Making of Tomorrow’s Super Communities

Johnson & Johnson
October 2016
Lake Nona Life Project
How the Lake Nona Project Could Save Your Life
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4 Multiracial Families Share How They Make the Holidays Work

Parents Latina
December 2017
Four Multiracial Families
When the season kicks off, these four multicultural families know there’s not just one way to celebrate—especially when there are so many traditions to go around!
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How to Go to Bed Earlier

National Sleep Foundation
How to Go to Bed Earlier
This is one of hundreds of articles that I developed for Sleep.org and Sleepfoundation.org
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4 Financial New Year’s Resolutions That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

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4 Affordable Companies That’ll Drive Your Kids Places

Working Mother
June 2017
4 Affordable Companies
We asked real working moms across the country to test these car services.
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Living Positive

Latina
October 2015
Living-Positive
An immigrant from El Salvador, Alexa Rodriguez, is a transgender Latina living with HIV and devoting her life to counseling others about the disease.
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5 Bedtime Hair Hacks That Will Save You Time in the Morning

Strive
5 Bedtime Hair Hacks That Will Save You Time in the Morning
Make your mornings go faster with these stylist-approved tips.
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How I Made Monday Mornings Super Easy in Our House

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What Is a Returnship?

The Muse
What Is a Returnship
(Hint: Something You Probably Want to Check Out if You’re Returning to the Workforce)
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The Tenacious Meagan Hooper

Wake Forest Magazine
Summer 2017
The Tenacious Meagan Hooper
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The Children’s Advocate

UT Journal
Winter 2020
The Childrens Advocate
A profile of Charles Scherer ’02
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Chicco Liteway Stroller Review

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Photo Journal: Tampa’s Gasparilla Pirate Festival

Eagle Creek
March 2017
Photo Journal Tampas Gasparilla Pirate Festival
This is one of more than 100 articles that I developed for Eagle Creek’s blog.
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Skis Please!

Flamingo
November 2017
Skis Please
Making a splash with water-friendly wooden treasures from Florida’s former top tourist destination
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Go from Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur

More
October 2014
Wantrepreneur
Nearly 30 percent of U.S. businesses are now owned by women—and you’ve told us you’d like to join the party. Guess what? Your breakthrough idea is already in your head. On the following pages, we simplify the process, dividing it into two highly doable steps: finding your idea and then polishing it. Go ahead, get inspired.
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9 Things That Could Make You Start Menopause Early

Prevention
April 2015
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Many household items contain chemicals that can potentially wreak havoc on your body.
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8 Surprising Ways Divorce Affects Your Health

Prevention
February 2015
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Knowing about the following conditions will allow you to take charge of your health and do everything you can to prevent them from developing.
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7 Things Your Tongue Says About You

Prevention
November 2014
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What happens in your mouth can often be a helpful glimpse into your overall health.
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Busting the Biggest Claims Myths

Eriesense Magazine
May 2015
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We’re debunking the most common claim myths.
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10 Overlooked Home Projects

Eriesense Magazine
May 2015
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Use this expert advice to keep your home safe and running smoothly.
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Walk Off the Weight

Woman’s Day
June 2015
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Are you ready to slim down? Get inspired by four women who laced up their sneakers, hit the streets and lost big.
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The Girl Who Can Fly

Scholastic’s Storyworks
April/May 2015
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13-year-old gymnast Elena Arenas has her sights set on winning Olympic gold. But what does it really take?
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Happy Campers

Scholastic’s Storyworks
November/December 2014
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For kids with cancer and their siblings, Sunrise Day Camp offers fun in the sun with a special twist.
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“I’m Speaking up to End Violence.”

Scholastic’s Choices
May 2015
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Fighting, drugs, gunshots—this is reality for many inner-city teens. But Gerron, 14, won’t let his surroundings define him.
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Luc is Laughing His Way Through the Pain

Scholastic’s Choices
March 2015
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Luc, 14, has such a severe gastrointestinal disease that his doctors had to remove his colon. But his sharp sense of humor is helping him cope—and raise awareness.
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Different Like You Genevieve

Scholastic’s Choices
February 2015
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At 14, she is only four feet two inches in height—but Genevieve is standing tall.
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Sophie Is Helping Orphans

Scholastic’s Choices
January 2015
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After being adopted from China and having her birth defects repaired, Sophie, 17, was determined to help another girl just like her.
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Truth Is Saving Bats

Scholastic’s Choices
October 2014
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Are you thinking these creatures are creepy? Think again. Truth, 14, wants you to know bats help our environment—and need to be protected.
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Julien Is Changing the World With $2

Scholastic’s Choices
May 2014
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By asking people to contribute just a couple of bucks each, Julien, 16, has raised more than $40,000 for those in need.
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