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Margaret May

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Margaret is a writer, freelance copyeditor, avid home cook, and creative close-looker. After graduating cum laude and with Phi Beta Kappa honors from the University of Vermont, where she became a certified writing tutor, earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in creative writing, and double minored in art history and nutrition & food science, she taught English, creative writing, psychology, health, and art. Since 2019, Margaret has been freelancing, contributing editorially to several print and digital publications. At AGEIST, she is a contributing writer and involved in all stages of the editorial process for the weekly newsletter. Originally from Fairfield County, CT, she now resides on Cape Cod, MA.
Food

Ditch the Beef at Your BBQ–This Is the Healthiest Red Meat

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The vegans hate to hear it, but I have been, and will always be, a meat eater. Aside from loving the taste of red meat and feeling the nutritional value it adds to my diet, I’m also conscious of how the integration (and consumption) of meat is a critical...
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Health

Let the Light In

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You and plants have more in common than you may think. Why? Because your cells love light. In fact, certain types of light are beneficial for the health and functioning of your cells, which is why they’re drawn to it. So, if you’ve ever felt more energized and just...
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Shop

How to Achieve GABA-Good Sleep

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Rumor has it that the Sand Man is ready to retire. Why? Because Troscriptions has made the most comprehensive sleep formula on the planet. Whether you’re trying to catch more than just a wink of sleep in the comfort of your own bed or desperately need to get some...
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Profile

Victoria Jackson, 69: Makeup, Motherhood, & Medicine

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Some people think in terms of “either-or.” Victoria Jackson embraces a “both-and” mindset, which expands her capacity to do more and be more. Initially known for her revolutionary developments in the beauty industry, Victoria first rose to prominence in the 1980s—during a time when a full face of makeup...
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Experiences

Rebirth Yourself Through Breath: The What, Why, & How of Holotropic Breathwork

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Your breath is a powerful tool. It can bring you a sense of calm, help you switch from a “fight and flight” into a “rest and digest” state, and help you access an alternate state of consciousness. Yep, you read that right. During one of our recent team meetings...
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Food

Hunger, Hydration, & You

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Some days, I’m ravenously hungry and find myself grazing constantly despite eating well-balanced meals and snacks. Now that I’ve come to know the importance of staying properly hydrated with electrolytes, I now stop and ask myself two questions when my hunger levels seem elevated: 1) When was the last...
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Health

The Solution to Cellular Fragility Syndrome

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Imagine being a cell. Oh, how hard it must be. From fighting off free radicals to converting nutrients into energy, our cells need all the help and protection they can get. After all, when we help our cells, we help ourselves. Without them, we’d be nothing. How healthy and...
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Profile

Harry Abrams, 90: Lights, Camera, Confidence

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Sometimes, when you ask people to talk about their experiences and successes, they are humble to the point of being bashful, wanting to brush past anything that would put the spotlight on them. Not Harry Abrams. As a wildly successful and now retired talent agent and author who worked...
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Food

How to Snack Smarter

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I’ve always been a gal who loves to snack. Growing up, I took snack time very seriously, and my after-school snacks were more like micro meals, anything from a microwavable burrito and salad to leftover pasta e fagiole. In college, I did my best work in the kitchen, just...
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Longevity

Eye Spy Your Newest Skincare BFF 

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I must confess: I’m not a skincare junkie. Maybe it’s my youth or maybe it’s the overwhelming confusion I feel when I step into a skincare aisle, but I don’t do a 12-step skincare routine nor do I have any desire to start. A little water on the face...
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