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Sarah Watts

Sarah is an independent journalist based in Chicago. Her science and health writing has been featured in the Atlantic, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and others.

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By Sarah Watts

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What We Know About the Gut-Brain Connection — and What We Still Don’t Understand

Health

By Sarah Watts

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4 Surprising Benefits of Losing Weight After 50

Weight Management

By Sarah Watts

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5 Small Changes Dietitians Wish More People Would Make

Weight Management

By Sarah Watts

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Can Beachbody Really Help You Lose Weight?

Weight Management

By Sarah Watts

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3 Ways Your Weight Is Connected to Your Flu Risk — and How to Stay Healthy

Health

By Sarah Watts

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Does Burning 3,500 Calories Really Mean You Lose a Pound of Fat?

Weight Management

By Sarah Watts

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8 Reasons You're Still Hungry

Weight Management

By Sarah Watts

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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Yo-Yo Diet

Weight Management

By Sarah Watts

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What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health

Weight Management

By Sarah Watts

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6 Unexpected Benefits of Drinking Matcha Tea

Nutrition

By Sarah Watts

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Why Some Types of Body Fat Are Healthier Than Others

Weight Management