Stephanie Dolgoff
Health Newsroom Director
Stephanie (she/her) is the director of the Hearst Health Newsroom, where she writes, edits and oversees all health content for Good Housekeeping, Prevention and other Hearst titles. She has covered women's physical and emotional health, nutrition, sexuality and the multitudes of topics they contain for national publications for decades, and she is also a bestselling author, a mom of twins, a dog mom and an intuitive eater in progress.
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11 Best Hair Growth Products for Men, Recommended by Dermatologists
These targeted serums, supplements and prescription meds can all help stimulate hair growth and thickness.
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9 Signs You Need to Take a Mental Health Day
Here's how to talk to your boss or manager about getting a day off from work to focus on wellness and self-care.
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The Best Time to Take Vitamin D, According to Experts
There's one thing you have to consider for maximum absorption.
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The Age When You Should Stop Shoveling Snow Is Way Earlier Than You Think
Luckily, there are safer ways to clear your driveway or sidewalk.
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35 Subtle Gaslighting Phrases That Are Unfairly Belittling Your Emotions
Absolutisms — always or everyone, for example — are red flags in any conversation, psychologists say.
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Good Housekeeping's Dietary Supplements Methodology
Here's how our health editors and nutrition experts decide which supplements to recommend.
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I Tried to Find the Best Over-the-Counter Night Guards. Then I Spoke to Actual Dentists.
Turns out, when it comes to grinding and clenching, there's only one good option.
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Health Experts Review the GOLO Diet Plan
Medical professionals have lots to say about how it all works.
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How to Remove Skin Tags Safely, According to Dermatologists
Step away from the tweezers and nail clippers, and head to your doctor for treatment.
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6 Gun Safety Rules All Parents Should Follow in Their Home
When it comes to reducing children's risk of injury or worse, there is zero margin for error — especially during the holiday season.
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How to Remove an Ingrown Hair Safely, According to Dermatologists
Want to draw out an ingrown hair fast? Definitely don't pop it.
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15 Best Foods to Help Settle an Upset Stomach (Plus, What to Avoid)
You might be able to ease the pain of nausea, constipation and diarrhea with one of these options.
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12 Most Effective Cough Drops to Soothe Your Cold, Flu and COVID Hacking
Some of these lozenges will also give you temporarily relief from a sore throat.
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Is It Better to Take Vitamin D2 or D3? Here's What Experts Say
While both can help you raise your blood levels, they are not exactly the same.
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Is the Temperature Too High to Exercise Outside Right Now? Experts Explain
Plus, the warning signs of heat exhaustion you need to know about.
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How Doomscrolling Can Wreak Havoc on Your Mental Health
Here's how to stop checking (and re-checking) bad news on your phone.
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Holding a Grudge Is Bad for Your Health — Here's How to Finally Let Go
“Letting it go” is not as easy as Elsa from Frozen would have you believe, but it is worth the effort.
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50 Best Body-Positive Quotes That'll Remind You That You Are Enough
Reset your mindset with these powerful words about loving the skin you're in.
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10 Best Shampoos for Thinning Hair, According to Hair Loss Experts
While there are no shampoos on the market that will make your hair grow, these top picks will help you keep the strands you have and make them look as full as possible.
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How to Stop a Runny Nose — Fast
Try these M.D.-recommended medicines and home remedies to dry your drip quickly.
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50 Best Self-Care Ideas for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Boost your health and ease your stress with any of these easy activities.
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Chemical Hair Straighteners Are Associated With Cancer, New Research Reveals
A new study finds that women who frequently used chemical straightening treatments were more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer. But before you freak out, here are all the facts, according to doctors.
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5 Best Breathing Exercises to Try for Anxiety Relief, According to Experts
When your brain is racing toward worst-case outcomes and your body wants to fight or flee, these easy techniques will dial down the panic and bring you back to a calm state.
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Women Reveal the Best Things About Menopause
We surveyed 1,500 people about this normal, natural life transition. Guess what? For many, it's not as bad as we're made to think.
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I Dreaded Menopause. But It Was So Much Worse in My Mind Than in Real Life.
Symptom horror stories, sexist and agist stereotypes and a glut of depressing personal care products aggressively marketed to me left me wary. But guess what? For many of us, menopause is kind of okay.
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How to Find the Best Online Personal Trainer (For Way Less Than You Thought You'd Pay)
Working with a fitness coach virtually can save you big bucks and is a convenient way to crush your goals.
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Panic Attack and a Heart Attack
Not to be too dramatic, but getting these symptoms right can be a literal lifesaver. Here's what cardiologists and psychologists agree you need to know.
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4 Common Heart Attack Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore
These "silent" signs can be easy to brush off, but seconds really do matter.
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15 Healthiest Fish to Eat, According to Registered Dietitians
Load up on seafood in a safe (and delicious) way.
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Why You Hate Talking on the Phone, According to Anxiety Experts
Phone call avoidance could be a sign of social anxiety disorder — or it could just be that our devices are just asking too much of us.
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An Expert's Guide on How to Quit Anything
We're here to help you make changes that will set you on the fast track to happier.
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So You Want to Know: Are Eggs Vegetarian?
After much research, we found the answer to be completely personal.