Maria Masters
Maria Masters is a contributing editor and writer for Everyday Health and What to Expect, and has held positions at Men's Health and Family Circle.
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How Much Weight Can You Actually Lose in a Week? Here’s How to Calculate.
Again, the emphasis is on safety.

Thorny Questions About Your Penis...No Embarrassment Here
We asked for you, and a doctor gave us answers.

A New Approach to Kicking Nicotine Pouches
“Lip pillows” or “upper deckies” discreetly deliver highly addictive levels of nicotine that require tailored quit support.

What You Need to Know About Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Its symptoms can be confused with signs of normal aging.

This Pool Salesman Finally Took His Own Advice—and Lost Nearly 150 Pounds
After developing a severe hiccup problem likely caused by his weight, James Votraw swam every day for 400 days.

This Father of Four Lost 100 Pounds on a GLP-1
After years of failed diets, Brian turned to telehealth and a GLP-1. Not only did he lose weight, he stopped snoring and rebuilt his life.

This Pilot Lost 37 Pounds and 22% of His Body Fat in Just 7 Months
For pilot and father Vikesh Khinda, changing how he ate and exercised was just the beginning—he had to find a way to keep it up while flying around the world.

Can Your Diet Actually Treat Chronic Disease? It Depends on a Few Key Factors.
The research on when “food is medicine”—and when it isn’t.

Why Your Deodorant Might Be Making You Sick, Tired, and Impotent
Chemicals in scented products like deodorant, shampoo, and cologne have been linked to a wide range of health risks. The scariest part? We don’t know just how many there are.


Everything You Need to Know About Axial Spondyloarthritis
This inflammatory form of arthritis—which can cause back pain in people under the age of 45—can take more than a decade to be diagnosed.

10 Best Vegan Protein Powders for Muscle Building in 2024, Tested by Experts
If there's no way you'll guzzle whey, pick up one of these options instead.