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Marygrace Taylor
Marygrace Taylor is a health and wellness writer based in Philadelphia. Her work has appeared in places like Parade, Glamour, Prevention, Family Circle, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Shape and Greatist. Visit her at marygracetaylor.com.
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Intermittent Fasting and Heart Disease: What You Should Know
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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Can Ginger Ale Help With Nausea or Stomachache?
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You?
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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Is Vegan Cheese Healthy? Here's What Dietitians Think
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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Phenylephrine for Colds: Why It Doesn’t Work and What You Should Use Instead
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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Organ Meats: Your Guide to Buying and Prepping These Nutrient-Packed Proteins
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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A Beginner's Guide to Seaweed, Sea Moss and Other Sea Vegetables
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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7 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Workout
Fitness
By Marygrace Taylor
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Does Your Protein Source Matter? — Protein Supplements vs. Food
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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Emulsifiers in Food: Are They Bad for Your Gut?
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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The 5 Supplements Pharmacists Would Never Take
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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Is Food Dye Bad for You? Here's What We Know About These Additives
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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Is Cereal Healthy? Here's What Dietitians Think
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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Psyllium Husk Benefits: How a 30-Second Habit Finally Stopped My Crazy Bloating
Nutrition
By Marygrace Taylor
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Rice Water for Weight Loss: Is the 'Rice-Zempic' Trend Legit?
Weight Management
By Marygrace Taylor
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Cold Sore or Pimple? Here's How to Tell the Difference
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
a young adult puts a hand on their neck due to pain from swallowing associated with contagious strep throat
Is Strep Throat Contagious? Here's How It Spreads and How to Prevent It
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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How Bad Is It Really to Use Floss Picks Instead of Regular Floss?
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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Headache When Lying Down? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
Older adults eating dinner together to help treat their loss of appetite as they age
6 Things That Cause a Loss of Appetite in Older Adults
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
a young person with shoulder-length dark brown hair holding their ear because they have sound sensitivity
Hypersensitive to Sound? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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How Bad Is It Really to Sleep After a Concussion?
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Use Nasal Strips Every Night
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
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How Bad Is It Really to Never Wash Your Slippers?
Health
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