Claire Hannum

Claire Hannum is a New York City-based writer, editor, wellness seeker, and reiki practitioner. Her writing has appeared in Self, Health, Prevention, and over a dozen other publications. When she's not writing, she's traveling, getting lost in health-related research rabbit holes, and finding new ways to spoil her cat.

12 Tips to Strengthen Your Bones (None of Them Are Dairy)

19 Places Vegetable Oils Are Hiding (Plus Which Oils to Avoid)

24 Problematic Foods to Avoid With Diabetes (Includes a Chart)

30 Sugars Hiding in Your Food (plus how to watch out for them)

8 Celebrities Prove Aging After Menopause Can Be Beautiful

9 Sleeping Pills That Wreck Your Health (& What to Turn to Instead)

Acid Reflux (GERD): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, & FAQs

Are These 7 Foods Making You Age Faster? Here's the Science

At Risk for Osteoporosis? Here Are 12 Critical Risk Factors to Know

Best Protein Types to Eat Daily: 20 Healthy Ideas & Sources

Brain Bone Connection: What Science Reveals About Your Body

Calcium for Bones: Why This Common Advice May Be Wrong

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