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Stephanie Thurrott

Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who covers mental health, personal growth, wellness, family, food and personal finance, and dabbles in just about any other topic that grabs her attention. When she's not writing, look for her out walking her dog or riding her bike in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. 

Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who covers mental health, personal growth, wellness, family, food and personal finance, and dabbles in just about any other topic that grabs her attention. When she's not writing, look for her out walking her dog or riding her bike in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. 

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Her doctor said she needed bariatric surgery. She proved him wrong and lost 110 pounds

Like many women, Kerri Fitzgerald, 55, gained weight after her children were born.

5 tips for living to 100 from a top longevity researcher

Blue Zones' Dan Buettner says people who live the longest share these five things in common: plant-based diet, exercise, sleep, sense of purpose and community.

What is the Blue Zones diet? An eating plan for a longer, healthier life

Join us on September 18 for a virtual Start TODAY meal planning event sponsored by Instacart.

Childhood abuse led 1 woman to binge eat. Walking and small diet changes helped her lose 180 pounds

Alexis McCoy suffered childhood abuse and trauma that led to binge eating. She lost 180 pounds with walking, low sugar, high-protein diet and strength training.

How a busy mom trained to run the NYC Marathon after losing 135 pounds

Weight-loss surgery helped Emily Conley Baker, 34, lose 135 pounds. She started walking, then running and finished the NYC Marathon.

Burned out? How to take a mental health day to rest and recharge

Mental health days can combat workplace stress and burnout and help you relax. Here's how to take a mental health day to reap the health benefits.

Is that mole cancerous? Pictures of melanoma can help you identify what to look for

What is melanoma and a guide to everything else you should know. See pictures of melanoma and learn what causes melanoma to keep your skin healthy.

How to get rid of heat rash fast, according to dermatologists

Heat rash is a common skin problem in the summer. Here are remedies to get rid of heat rash fast, plus what heat rash looks like and common symptoms.

This mom lost 200 pounds by walking. Now, she’s scheduled for loose-skin surgery

Kristi Ray Ledgerwood was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and lost 200 pounds by walking and a low-carb diet. She's having surgery to remove loose skin after weight loss.

How 1 woman lost 96 pounds in 1 year by walking and cooking at home

After being diagnosed with sleep apnea, diabetes and high blood pressure, Melissa Paluch lost 96 pounds by meal planning, cooking at home and walking.

How 1 man lost 200 pounds with a low-carb diet, intermittent fasting and walking

When uncontrolled diabetes put Eric Power in the hospital he used intermittent fasting, a low-carb, low-calorie diet and walking to lose weight and get off medication.