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Monica Romano

Pacific Northwest
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, The Washington Post, Substack, The Seattle Times, Cooking the Books with Frances Cook, Miami Herald, The Charlotte Observer, The Girlfriend from AARP and
Covers:  Natural health, menopause, women founders, healthy food and nutrition, lifestyle, beauty, human interest, inspiration, celebrity, finances, weight loss, and chronic medical conditions.
Doesn't Cover: Kids, tech, breaking news, crime, government, or economic policy reporting, men's health, pharmaceuticals, legal.
Health & Lifestyle Writer ✍️ Contributor @WomansWorldUS Words: @Firstmag @AARP @businessinsider @indigobluemag @KitchenWitchJB

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Health and lifestyle journalist with a clinical background as a former nurse, covering wellness, midlife health, and human-interest stories. A regular contributor to Woman’s World, with additional bylines in Business Insider, The Seattle Times, Yahoo Life, and other national outlets.

Known for translating complex health topics into accessible, reader-friendly stories, often centered on real people and practical solutions.

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"A Pair of Stylish Flip Flops Finally Healed My Painful Plantar Fasciitis!"

"A Pair of Stylish Flip Flops Finally Healed My Painful Plantar Fasciitis!"

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Could a Candy Bar Heal Your Gut? This Woman Says Yes-Here's Why

Could a Candy Bar Heal Your Gut? This Woman Says Yes-Here's Why

After a colon cancer scare, Katie Lefkowitz created a no-sugar candy bar with prebiotic fiber-and it helped h…

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How CBD Oil Helped One Woman Finally Heal Her Painful Psoriasis

How CBD Oil Helped One Woman Finally Heal Her Painful Psoriasis

Kendra Johnson struggled with painful psoriasis for years-until she found a CBD oil that healed her skin in j…

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Guitars for Vets Is Helping Military Families Heal One Guitar at a Time - Here's How

Guitars for Vets Is Helping Military Families Heal One Guitar at a Time - Here's How

An organization called Guitars for Vets is helping veterans heal from trauma with the magic of music. Here's …

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Popeye Was Right! Spinach Improves Your Sight (Plus 2 More Health Benefits of Leafy Greens)

Popeye Was Right! Spinach Improves Your Sight (Plus 2 More Health Benefits of Leafy Greens)

You know already that veggies are good for you, but did you know these amazing health benefits of dark leafy …

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The Surprising Constipation Cure That Brings Relief Fast

The Surprising Constipation Cure That Brings Relief Fast

Constipation can leave you feeling bloated and fatigued - but this ancient (and affordable!) cure can bring r…

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I smoked cannabis for nearly 20 years. Here's what I wish I knew at 13.

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By Monica Romano
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Monica Romano When I was a teenager in Upstate New York, I passed joints the way other kids passed notes in class. Friday nights behind the bleachers with my friends felt like the only place I could exhale, an escape from the chaos waiting at home. We walked on eggshells, bracing for the next eruption from my father, who was an addict himself.
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I smoked cannabis for nearly 20 years. Here’s what I wish I knew at 13.

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By Monica Romano
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I smoked cannabis for nearly 20 years. Here’s what I wish I knew at 13. (washingtonpost.com) I smoked cannabis for nearly 20 years. Here’s what I wish I knew at 13. By Monica Romano 2026071418400200 When I was a teenager in Upstate New York, I passed joints the way other kids passed notes in class. Friday nights behind the bleachers with my friends felt like the only place I could exhale, an escape from the chaos waiting at home.
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The One Number That Could Save Your Life

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By Monica Romano
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Health The One Number That Could Save Your Life A silent health crisis is sweeping the country, and most of those at risk are unaware. Diabetes is surging. The disease affects over 40 million Americans, and an additional 115.2 million Americans are living with prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar is elevated but not yet high enough to qualify as Type 2 diabetes. Remarkably, 80% don’t know that they have prediabetes.
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