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Maria Masters
Maria Masters is a health journalist with more than 10 years of experience. Maria has held positions at Everyday Health, Men's Health and Family Circle. Her work has appeared in Health, Prevention.com, Men'sJournal.com and HGTV Magazine, among numerous other print and digital publications.
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By Maria Masters
Close up of a person getting a lymphatic drainage massage on the back of their legs, while laying face down on a black massage table.
What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage, and Do You Need It?
Health
By Maria Masters
A person wearing jeans and a floral button-down shirt with their hair in a pineapple ponytail injects insulin into their stomach as part of weight-neutral diabetes care while sitting on a couch at home
Weight-Neutral Diabetes Care Can Be an Empowering Way to Manage Your Health. Here's How to Get Started
Health
By Maria Masters
close view of a person sitting on a couch and rubbing their foot because they have pins and needles in their foot
What Causes Paresthesia and How to Treat the 'Pins and Needles' Feeling
Health
By Maria Masters
a woman rubbing her eye because she has watery burning eyes
7 Causes of Burning Eyes and How to Treat Them
Health
By Maria Masters
Portrait of happy family black African American father and son child boy brushing teeth in the bathroom. Morning routine with toothbrushes, father’s day concept
How Much Do Your Genetics Affect Your Oral Health?
Health
By Maria Masters
Dental assistant adjusting light above patient.
The Biggest Risk Factors for Oral Cancer and How It's Treated
Health
By Maria Masters
Senior Black Man Hiking in Nature
214 Prostate Cancer Statistics You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
Cropped view of pregnant person with a handful of supplements, including vitamin B12
2 Benefits of Vitamin B12 and 11 Unproven Claims About the Nutrient
Health
By Maria Masters
a man lying in bed and taking a natural sleep aid such as melatonin
Do Melatonin and 7 Other Natural Sleep Aids Really Work?
Health
By Maria Masters
Open mouth during oral checkup at the dentist
What Causes Calcium Deposits on Teeth and How to Prevent Them
Health
By Maria Masters
Grandmother, mother and daughter walking on the beach
Does Heart Disease Run in Your Family? Here's What You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
Close up of hands holding a beer and making a toast
How Many Calories Are in Beer? The Ultimate Guide
Nutrition
By Maria Masters
an older man and his caregiver son sitting on the couch together
7 Signs Your Aging Loved One Needs Care, and How to Help Them
Health
By Maria Masters
Assortment of chocolate candies, white, dark, milk chocolate Sweets background
Candy Nutrition: The Ultimate Guide
Nutrition
By Maria Masters
A woman sick with the flu, blowing her nose
157 Flu Statistics and Facts You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
Young woman having a telehealth visit with her doctor from home
45 Telehealth Statistics You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
woman using a calorie counting app as a form of dieting
70 Dieting Statistics You Should Know
Weight Management
By Maria Masters
Senior Woman Living with COPD Breathes Calmly During Workout
7 Tips for Living Well With COPD
Health
By Maria Masters
Pair of feet on a bathroom scale to represent weight loss statistics
67 Weight-Loss Statistics You Should Know
Weight Management
By Maria Masters
man getting his blood drawn to test for high cholesterol and learn his hyperlipidemia statistics
97 High Cholesterol Statistics You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
A woman with depression looking out the window of her home
143 Mental Health Statistics You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
close view of a person holding their wrist because of arthritis pain, to represent statistics of arthritis
146 Arthritis Statistics You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
Older man taking his blood pressure at home using a blood pressure cuff
102 High Blood Pressure Statistics You Should Know
Health
By Maria Masters
adult couple biking outside wearing helmets
134 Type 2 Diabetes Statistics You Should Know
Health
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