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Elizabeth Millard

Elizabeth Millard

About author

Elizabeth Millard is a freelance writer specializing in health, fitness, and nutrition. She is also a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, and organic farmer, and her work has appeared in numerous health and wellness publications.

Articles by Elizabeth Millard

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Weight Loss

People Who Lost 50 Pounds Say These Steps Work

Many people find that the toughest aspect of weight loss is preventing those pounds from creeping back.
The Best Gut-friendly Eating Habit for Your Heart, Suggests New Study
Healthy Eating

A Gut-friendly Eating Habit for Your Heart

Plus, it's not the only part of your body that will benefit.
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Weight Loss

The Worst Habit for Losing Weight As You Age

Here's how to make a change for the better.
Cutting Calories By This Much Can Boost Your Lifespan, New Study Says
Healthy Eating

Cutting Calories Can Boost Lifespan, Study Says

A small daily change in calories can help your immunity.
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Healthy Eating

The #1 Fruit for Preventing Bone Loss

Plus, research suggests it may even help with your weight loss goals.
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Weight Loss

The #1 Easiest Way to Boost Your Metabolism

It doesn't have anything to do with diet and exercise.
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Healthy Eating

Secret Eating Habit Can Aid Healthy Aging

Best of all, it's a top way to add more flavor to your meals.
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Healthy Eating

Food Packaging Linked to Weight Gain

What's around your food may be just as important as what's in it.
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Weight Loss

Losing Weight May Prevent This Pre-Cancerous Condition

This cancer is soaring for younger adults, so putting more prevention tools in place is key.
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Weight Loss

This Can Help You Start Losing Weight Immediately

Best of all, you can use it for your very next meal or snack.
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Healthy Eating

This Fruit Can Help Protect Your Vision

If you're looking to boost your eye health as you age, this may be a delicious new option.
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Healthy Eating

One Habit to Avoid If You Want to Eat Less Sugar

This common misstep may be sabotaging your good intentions.
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Healthy Eating

This Popular Fruit Could Help Lower Your Cholesterol

This heart-healthy choice might even be in your fridge right now.
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Healthy Eating

The #1 Best Snack to Manage High Blood Pressure

As part of your hypertension strategy, consider adding this beloved food to your daily mix.
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Healthy Eating

The #1 Best Diet for Your Brain After 65, Says Study

If you want to stay sharp as you age, here's what to eat.
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Healthy Eating

Too Much Coffee Could Lead to This Side Effect

Chugging more than four cups a day? Then pay attention to this new research.
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Healthy Eating

The New Revelation About Overeating and Obesity

This could seriously change everything. Here’s what you need to know.
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Healthy Eating

One Effect Drinking Red Wine Has on Your Heart

Here's how a glass of red may improve blood pressure levels.
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Healthy Eating

5 New Facts About Heart Disease Prevention

Check out the latest research for heart health, so you can keep your ticker going strong.
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Healthy Eating

Eat These Foods to Add Five Years to Your Life

Plus, there are plenty of delicious ways to prepare them.
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Healthy Eating

One Major Effect of Eating Fiber-Rich Foods

It's time to switch to whole-grain bread.
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Healthy Eating

One Side Effect of Eating Plant-Based Meat

Don’t skip the veggie burger—just keep this in mind.
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Healthy Eating

This One Drink Can Prevent Muscle Cramps

Take this along on your next workout.
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Weight Loss

5 New Weight Loss Facts You Need to Know Now

Check out the latest research on how you can shed excess pounds in a sustainable, healthy manner.
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Healthy Eating

One Ugly Side Effect of Skipping Dinner

You know breakfast is important, but ditching your evening meal could lead to weight gain.
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Healthy Eating

Eating This Fish Could Reduce Your COVID Risk

Plus, they have other major benefits that can keep you healthy.
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Healthy Eating

This Mineral Can Combat Sugar Cravings

Adding more of it in your diet could also help improve sleep, digestion, and immune health.
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Healthy Eating

These Foods Are Known to Increase Death Risk

For better health, wheel your cart past these choices in the supermarket.
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Weight Loss

The Daily Habit Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

This one thing you take routinely may be working against you—and you may not even realize it.
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Healthy Eating

Does Intermittent Fasting Actually Work?

A doctor advises keeping close track of the effects intermittent fasting has on your body.