Emily Shiffer
Freelance Writer
Emily Shiffer has worked as a writer for over 10 years, covering everything from health and wellness to entertainment and celebrities. She previously was on staff at SUCCESS, Men's Health, and Prevention magazines. Her freelance writing has been featured in Women's Health, Runner's World, PEOPLE, and more. Emily is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she majored in magazine journalism at the Medill School of Journalism and minored in musicology. Currently residing in Charleston, South Carolina, Emily enjoys instructing barre, surfing, and long walks on the beach with her miniature Dachshund, Gertrude.
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Latest from Emily Shiffer
13 Tips for Falling Asleep Fast, According to Doctors
Stop all that tossing and turning with these science-tested strategies.
How Many Steps Are in a Mile—and Why That Even Matters for Your Overall Health
If you're working to ramp up your step count, it can help to understand just how far you're going.
Why Your Resting Heart Rate Is the Most Important Number to Check Every Morning
Taking a few moments to measure your resting heart rate can give a snapshot of how your heart muscle is functioning.
6 Signs You're Losing Muscle While Dieting
Ever feel a little sluggish at the gym? It could be happening to you.
He Lost 80 Pounds and Reversed His Pre-Diabetes. These 3 Tips Helped Him Do It.
"I came to the critical realization that my life was worth much more than the effort I was putting into it."
This Guy Lost Over 20 Percent Body Fat in His 60s. These 3 Tips Helped Him Do It.
"I was at a crossroads—my old age was either going to be one of sitting around or one of exciting adventures."
How One Guy’s 75-Pound Weight Loss Sparked a Career in Fitness
The tips he lives by now are simpler than you might think.
The Unexpected Practice That Helped This Retired Football Player Lose Over 40 Pounds
"Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone."
Protein, Portions, and Planning Helped This Guy Drop 67 Pounds
How Stephen Powell worked his way lean and got his mind and body in a healthier place.
To Better Save Lives, This Doctor Started by Changing His Own
How Steven Moser learned to fit healthy foods and smart workouts in between lifesaving surgeries and a robust family life.
An Accident Took His Legs. It Didn't Stop Him From Making IRONMAN History.
An unexpected journey took Billy Monger from racing cars to breaking triathlon records as a double amputee.
How I Became the First Person With Parkinson's to Row Across the Pacific
Pat Morrissey had never rowed before he and his team started training for the 2,800 mile challenge.
