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Lisa Mulcahy

Contributing Writer

Lisa is an internationally established health writer whose credits include Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Men’s Health, Oprah Daily, Woman’s Day, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Glamour, The Washington Post, WebMD, Medscape, The Los Angeles Times, Parade, Health, Self, Family Circle and Seventeen. She is the author of eight best-selling books, including The Essentials of Theater.

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About 9,400 units are affected—here's what to do if yours is included.

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Besides helping with seasonal depression in fall and winter, they can boost energy levels, plus improve sleep.

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What Is FAFO Parenting? Experts Say It Helps Kids Become Better Decision-Makers

This parenting style lets kids experience natural consequences, so long as they're safe.

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I Tried the "54321" Grocery Shopping Trick and This Is Why I'll Keep Doing It

It turned out to be a delicious, nutritious, money-saving strategy.

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