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Melissa Malamut

Melissa Malamut, Senior Editor, Health, at Boston Magazine

As the Senior Editor, Health, Melissa assigns and edits lifestyle, health, fitness, beauty, and wellness content for bostonmagazine.com and the monthly print magazine. Melissa is a Massachusetts native, but spent half her life in South Florida and a few years living in NYC to boot. She loves all things Boston, NYC, and the Florida Gators, and has an argument about how she can love both the Red Sox and the Marlins that will knock your socks off. Her book, She's Got Game, was published by St. Martin's Press in 2010. Melissa is also certified to teach Pilates (but doesn't).

Wellness

Physical Activity May Help Prevent Dementia

Plus: The Pope’s declining health; healthy restaurants see huge gains; and more health news.

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The Right Way to Shovel Snow

Use these tips to shovel snow safely without strain to your heart and body.

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Alzheimer’s Numbers Set to Triple by 2050

Plus: High-dose vitamin C linked to kidney stones; Millennials are the most stressed; and more health news.

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Yoga for Better Sex

Research shows that these moves can improve your sex life.

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Get Better Air in Your Apartment

Just a few common indoor plants can have you breathing easy.

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Health Headlines: Twitter Tracks the Flu Better than the CDC

Plus: Marriage may prevent heart attacks and more health news.

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Against the Grain

Gluten has become enemy number one, and local bakeries are reaping the rewards.

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The Coolest Winter Gear

Make the most of winter with the latest gear for the slopes.

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Reebok’s Weird New Sneaker

The web is going crazy over this new sneaker due to it’s unique look and technology.

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Drink More Coffee

Plus: Graphic tobacco labels are working; 101-year-old marathoner; and more health news.

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Boston Already Moves for Health

Boston was called out by The Wall Street Journal this week, and we aren’t happy about it.

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Fight the Flu with Food and Cocktails

Boston businesses created flu-inspired specials perfect for the season.

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Viagra May Help Men Lose Weight

Plus: Obesity rates stay the same; Dana Farber gets a new grant; and more health news.

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Spin-a-thons are the New 5K

Charity spin-a-thons are popping up all over the city to raise money and promote health.

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The Truth about Supplements

Is that daily vitamin really good for you? We’ll tell you in five years.