LaRue V. Gillespie is a journalist, freelance writer, and content creator who has written about health/wellness, mental health, fitness, nutrition, beauty, and lifestyle for the last two decades. She served as editor-in-chief/creative director for Max Sports & Fitness Magazine for 12 years and has freelanced for various publications like Strong Fitness Magazine and Living Magazine along the way. Her greatest passion involves researching and writing content that helps others live better healthier lives.