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Brittany Risher
Brittany Risher is a writer, editor, and digital project manager specializing in health and wellness. A graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, she currently writes for SELF, Men's Health, Whisky Advocate, Yoga Journal, Prevention, My Fitness Pal, and Beachbody, among other clients. She also creates and manages content marketing for Egoscue, Tim Ferriss, Califia Farms, and Performance Health. Brittany launched Everyday Health's My Take video series and GrowthLab.com and previously worked at Men's Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Shape, and Greatist. Learn more at BrittanyRisher.com and follow her @brittany_risher.
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Health
By Brittany Risher
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Health
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Fitness
By Brittany Risher
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Health
By Brittany Risher
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How Bad Is It Really to Skip a Cooldown?
Fitness
By Brittany Risher
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The 6 Best Stress-Relief Tips From Resilience Coaches
Health
By Brittany Risher
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8 Things to Do at Home Instead of Stress-Snacking
Health
By Brittany Risher
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Trying to Lose Weight? These 7 Fruits Are the Best to Eat
Weight Management
By Brittany Risher
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6 Signs Your Immune System Is Weakened — and How to Make It Strong Again
Health
By Brittany Risher
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Job Searching Safely During Lockdown
Health
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7 Popular Protein Myths Totally Busted by Science
Nutrition
By Brittany Risher
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Fitness
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5 Benefits of Flexibility That Will Finally Convince You to Stretch More
Fitness
By Brittany Risher
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3 Benefits of Lemon Water, and 5 Claims to Stop Believing
Health
By Brittany Risher
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What Is Metabolic Age and How Do You Calculate It?
Weight Management
By Brittany Risher
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Is There Such a Thing as Dual-Efficient Metabolism?
Weight Management
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