Samantha Lande

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Samantha is a freelance writer who covers health, nutrition, wellness, and more. She has contributed to national and international publications for over a decade. Highlights: Samantha's work has appeared in acclaimed publications including Real Simple, Allrecipes, Good Housekeeping, AARP, and Food Network. Samantha has a Master's in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Samantha spent a decade working in health care prior to starting her writing career.

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Latest from Samantha Lande
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19 Small, Everyday Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for an Emergency
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What Is Little "t" Trauma—What It Looks Like and How to Process It
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5 Great Foods to Snack on for All-Day Energy
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How to Properly Take Someone's Temperature—and How to Know When It's a Fever
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What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid to Help With Constipation
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How to Make Antioxidant-Rich Fennel Tea (and 5 Reasons to Try It)
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5 Promising Benefits of Olive Leaf Extract, According to Research
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Why Recovery Is Essential to Any Workout Routine—and How to Do It Right
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The Biggest Perks of Concierge Medicine—and How It Works
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Are Reishi Mushrooms Worth the Hype? We Asked RDs for the Lowdown on This Buzzy Fungus
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The Mind-Body Benefits of Qi Gong—an Ancient, Meditative Movement Practice
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8 of the Highest-Protein Foods Every Well-Balanced Diet Should Include
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How Much Sugar Is Too Much Sugar? Here's Where to Cap Your Daily Intake
Clear the Air: How Air Filtration Turned from the Least Sexy Feature in Our Homes to the Most Important
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Constantly Fretting About the Future? Here's How to Stop Anticipatory Anxiety in Its Tracks
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Can Air Purifiers Help Combat COVID-19 and Other Viruses? Experts Weigh In
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8 Ways to Volunteer Right Now—Without Leaving Your Home
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How to Plan an Epic Kid's Birthday Party During Social Distancing