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Marissa Miller

Marissa Miller has spent a decade editing and reporting on women’s health issues from an intersectional lens with a focus on peer-reviewed nutrition, fitness trends, mental health, skincare, reproductive rights and beyond, and currently holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell. She is an avid yoga practitioner, half-marathon runner, snowboarder, and former dance coach and choreographer. In addition to Women’s Health, her work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, NBC News, GQ, Vogue, CNN Style, and more. Marissa lives in Montreal with her two cats. She is represented by Howland Literary and her debut novel PRETTY WEIRD will be published by Skyhorse Publishing in 2021.

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What ‘Time Under Tension’ Means in Your Strength Workouts—and How to Do It

Apr 12, 2021.

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What’s the Difference Between Canola Oil and Vegetable Oil?

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The 8 Best Greek Yogurt Brands for a Healthy Diet

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Some even have 25 grams of protein

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You’re going to want to sprinkle this stuff on everything.

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