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Emilia Benton

Emilia Benton is a freelance journalist primarily covering running, health, and fitness, as well as lifestyle, entertainment, and personal finance, among other topics. Her work has appeared in publications such as Runner's World, Women's Running, SELF, Women's Health, and more. Emilia is also a 10-time marathoner and lives in her hometown of Houston with her husband, Omar, and Boston Terrier rescue, Astro.

Stories By Emilia Benton

What is hair cycling? An expert breaks down how to do it right

“Hair cycling is completely safe; it just might require purchasing different products that you weren't using before,” Abdullah says. Emilia Benton

What is skin cycling? We spoke to a dermatologist to find out

Here, a dermatologist breaks it all down. Emilia Benton

What is ear candling and is it safe? We spoke to an ENT

Just because it went viral on TikTok does not mean you want to test this one at home. Emilia Benton

FlexiSpot E7 Pro Plus Standing Desk is a great option

Enter: FlexiSpot, a company that specializes in ergonomic office furniture. Emilia Benton

The 6 best under-desk treadmills

Yes, you can get a workout in during a Zoom call. Emilia Benton

On Cloudmonster shoes truly live up to their name

Their prime cushiness ultimately won’t slow you down too much. Emilia Benton

On Cloudgo shoes feel like you’re running on clouds

Before this year, I had never tried any shoes by Swiss running company On. Emilia Benton

The 6 best water rowers

As with most fitness items out there, you have options when it comes to shopping for a water rower to use at home. Emilia Benton

The 7 best exercise mirrors

Fortunately, we’ve broken down the best fitness mirrors for a variety of needs. Read on to learn more. Emilia Benton

The 6 best adjustable kettlebells

Kettlebells on their own are known to be one of the most versatile strength training tools out there. Emilia Benton

Save 25% on Nike at Kohl's for Black Friday

Earn $15 in Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend this Black Friday. Emilia Benton

Get up to $100 off a Fitbit at Amazon for Black Friday

Amazon unsurprisingly has tons of online Black Friday deals awaiting customers this year, including Fitbit products. Emilia Benton

Get a Shark HyperAIR blow dryer $81 off at Amazon

Get this Dyson competitor for $80 off at Amazon today. Emilia Benton

Mirror lululemon Black Friday: Get 50% off a lululemon Studio

From Nov. 21-28, lululemon Studio is offering the Mirror at $750 off with free shipping using code BLACKFRIDAY22. Emilia Benton

20 Taylor Swift-themed gifts for fans of all ages

In case they didn't get tickets to the Eras Tour, here's a gift guide for your favorite Swiftie. Emilia Benton

7 foods that are high in magnesium

“Magnesium is an important mineral that helps regular blood pressure, blood sugar, create energy, and is important for bone health." Emilia Benton

10 foods that are high in fiber

Fiber: It’s not the sexiest nutrient to go after, but it’s undoubtedly an important one for maintaining optimal digestive health. Depending on your individual needs, you may find that you need to up your intake of high- or low-fiber foods .... Emilia Benton

10 foods that are high in iron

Here, a dietitian breaks down how much iron to aim for, as well as optimal sources for various lifestyles and stages in life. Emilia Benton

What is the difference between whole milk vs. 2 percent milk?

The difference between whole milk vs. 2 percent milk, according to a dietician. Emilia Benton

6 low-fiber vegetables to eat on a low-fiber diet

Here’s how you can consume low-fiber vegetables in a healthy manner. Emilia Benton