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Lifestyle writer, author of 6 cookbooks. I cover health/fitness, food, home, real estate, travel, and relationships. dinacheney.contently.com

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Dina Cheney’s Biography

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I'm a lifestyle and health journalist and six-time cookbook author with nearly 25 years of experience. I've written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Medscape, Health, Men's Health, Parents, Good Housekeeping, SELF, and Bankrate. My books include The New Milks (Simon and Schuster), Mug Meals, Meatless All Day, Year-Round Slow Cooker, Williams-Sonoma New Flavors for Salads, and Tasting Club. I graduated from Columbia College, Columbia University (Ant…

Dina Cheney’s Journalist Portfolio

Is It Art, or Is It an HVAC Vent?

Is It Art, or Is It an HVAC Vent?

You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them.

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There's an art to bathroom art: anything goes, except potty humor

There's an art to bathroom art: anything goes, except potty humor

With its cold, hard surfaces and less-than-photogenic features, the bathroom is arguably more in need of deco…

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How to (wisely! safely!) pick out free furniture off the curb

How to (wisely! safely!) pick out free furniture off the curb

There are midcentury modern treasures out there, but also termites.

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10 ways to get a better outdoor space without spending a lot of money

10 ways to get a better outdoor space without spending a lot of money

Expert tips on how to freshen up your piece of the outdoors, whether it's a balcony, deck, terrace, patio or …

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Tempted to Quit? These Doctors Remade Their Careers Instead

Tempted to Quit? These Doctors Remade Their Careers Instead

Whether you're feeling slightly stuck or deeply burned out, here are some ways to reclaim your time and choos…

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Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them

Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them

Six homes professionally designed around wacky or elaborate collections

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Articles

Want to Work Less? These Doctors Made Part-Time Pay Off

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| Medscape Verified
About 3 years ago, when her son was age 2, Ariela Marshall, MD, a consultative hematologist, was about to start a new job. While negotiating the terms of the position, she requested a part-time arrangement. Since her commute would be 90 minutes each way, she asked if she could work 7 days in a row each month and be off the remainder of the time. Her employer, the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, agreed. During her on-weeks, Marshall stays in a rental apartment near the institution.
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Miniatures make a comeback as young people seek to relieve stress

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| Frederick News Post Verified
Life is uncertain. But there is one place where all is serene and predictable — the world of miniatures. “Unlike in real life, things are perfect in the miniature world,” says Lee Thomas Seawell, 66, of Lee Thomas Miniatures in Syracuse, New York. “You can look in your miniature room and everything is right. There is no strife. There are no issues to cause tension.” kAm$62H6==[ H9@ 92D 366? H@C<:?8 @? 7:G6 4FDE@> 5@==9@FD6 2?5 >:?:2EFC6 C@@> AC@;64ED[ :?4=F5:?8 2 %FD42?
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Miniatures make a comeback as young people seek to relieve stress

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| The Seattle Times Verified
Life is uncertain. But there is one place where all is serene and predictable — the world of miniatures. “Unlike in real life, things are perfect in the miniature world,” says Lee Thomas Seawell, of Lee Thomas Miniatures in Syracuse, N.Y. “You can look in your miniature room and everything is right. There is no strife.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first paid editorial assignment was working as an editorial assistant for a husband-and-wife cookbook author team.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I remember typing out my college application responses!

How is social media changing news?

Social media tends to promote extreme views and drown out quality journalism. Plus, due to its short format, it often oversimplifies issues.