Health & Wellness reporter for @USATODAY @usatodaylife
Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2019
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Youth suicide is on the rise. For kids with autism, the risk is even higher. Anthony was one of those kids. Here's what his parents want you to know:
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Maisa was 14. She loved looking at stars at night. She loved to climb trees. She also, her mother believes, was autistic, but mental health professionals missed this. Now, her mom is sounding an alarm. usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
Thank you so much @idahoos for the kind words and for sharing your insight and story with me for this piece. It's such an important topic, and I'm so grateful for your bravery and openness.
Thank you @CTrepany for listening to our story with genuine compassion and curiosity and for writing this.
Please read to learn more about how AuDHD kids suffer in silence and how society is failing them.
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Is there a secret to getting anyone to flirt with you? This TikToker says yes - and dating experts say she's not totally wrong. usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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Have you heard of #rejectiontherapy? It's going on viral on TikTok, where people are documenting themselves doing wild things to get rejected and build their confidence. One person I interviewed did it and almost got into Harvard as a result: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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Malibu is a haven for people seeking rehabilitation and addiction treatment. Now, much of it has gone up in flames, due to the Los Angeles wildfires. usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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Is it possible to get ripped in a fraction of the time it normally takes? That's what #EMS training promises - you only need to zap your muscles with electricity to do so.
Tom Holland, Chrissy Teigen and Kendall Jenner have all done EMS, or electrical muscle stimulation, workouts, so I tried one too. Here's how it went: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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Do you also find horror movies and haunted houses weirdly relaxing? Or is it just me? I spoke to mental health experts to find out why. My #Halloween contribution to @USATODAY @usatodaylife, here: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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Plastic surgeries and other cosmetic treatments keep getting more and more sophisticated. Have we entered the "undetectable era"? @USATODAY @usatodaylife usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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He ended his first date with her in under two minutes. Now she's going viral.
I interviewed the woman who went on the viral "shortest first date ever" for @USATODAY @usatodaylife. Here's what her experience reveals about what modern dating has come to.
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What does it take to get the body of a #Marvel superhero? I worked out with Jason Walsh, a strength and conditioning coach who's been in the business of turning actors into action stars for about two decades, to find out. Here's what I learned:
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Following #HurricaneHelene, I've jumped on covering how local communities are grappling with the devastation for @USATODAY @usatodaylife:
In Asheville, North Carolina, the wellness community has a deep history. Now, many don't know what's next:
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In Boone, North Carolina, mountain moms stay connected via Facebook groups.
They used to post about stroller-friendly hikes and kid-friendly breweries; now, after #HurricaneHelene, they're using the groups to come to each other's rescue:
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People are 'microdosing' #Ozempic and other weight-loss medication. Is it a good idea? I spoke to experts for @USATODAY @usatodaylife, and here's what they think: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
I wrote another story about suicide for @USATODAY @usatodaylife and a parent's mission to make a difference.
If you or a loved one needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. @988Lifeline
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Frustrated by dating apps? Believe me, I get it.
I sat down with @danataylormix on @USATODAY's The Excerpt to talk about all the unusual ways daters are trying to meet *in the wild*, as well my own experiences at these events. Here's what I've learned:
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Here's a look at my chaotic time at the Chaotic Singles Party: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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Many Gen Zers are embracing #botox, and it's concerning some dermatologists. Here's when doctors say is the right time to consider Botox, if at all: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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It's been a busy summer at @USATODAY @usatodaylife! Here are some fun highlights 🧵:
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I got a professional #coloranalysis done! Is the viral styling trend legit? I think so, but let me know your thoughts. In the meantime, I will only be wearing a "true autumn" colors. 🍁usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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Last month, I wrote a story on suicide for @USATODAY @usatodaylife, the lasting grief it leaves and the sordid places online that encourage it.
If you or a loved one needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. @988Lifeline usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
Rage rituals resonate strongly with women. I discuss why on today's edition of The Excerpt podcast. art19.com/shows/5-things/epi…
And you can read my article about #ragerituals, featuring my interview with @MiaMagik, here: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
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His 9-year-old son loves octopuses. So he got him one as a pet. Then it had 50 surprise babies in their home...
Check out my feature on TikTok's viral octopus dad! Such a fun interview and truly the wildest story of a family's first pet I've ever heard:
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Really enjoyed chatting with @TedDanson yesterday about his experience with #plaquepsoriasis for @usatodaylife. Read about his journey with the incurable condition and his partnership with the #sohaveyoufoundit campaign, here: usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
