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Emilia Benton

POPSUGAR Contributor

Emilia Benton is a freelance health and wellness journalist who is particularly passionate about sharing diverse stories and elevating underrepresented voices. In addition to POPSUGAR, her work has been published by Runner's World, Women's Health, Self, Outside, and the Houston Chronicle, among others. Emilia is also a 13-time marathoner and a USATF Level 1-certified run coach. She received her BA in journalism with minors in Spanish and women's studies from Hofstra University in Long Island, NY, and currently lives in her hometown of Houston. In between training for her next race, you can find her planning her next global travel adventure with her husband.

Latest Posts From Emilia

Have We Taken At-Home Health Testing Too Far?

03/13/2024

Have We Taken At-Home Health Testing Too Far?

Curious about your sensitivity to certain foods?

Why Women's Sports Enthusiast Jillian Hiscock Opened A Bar of Their Own

03/08/2024

Why Women's Sports Enthusiast Jillian Hiscock Opened A Bar of Their Own

Followers of women's sports teams often share a common sentiment: it can be so damn hard to be a fan sometimes.

Peloton Instructor Susie Chan Is an "Average Runner" — and an Ultramarathon Champ

03/04/2024

Peloton Instructor Susie Chan Is an "Average Runner" — and an Ultramarathon Champ

Those of us who are familiar with Peloton UK know instructor Susie Chan as a runner — a serious runner, perhaps one of the most recognizable faces within the British running community.

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

09/21/2023

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

With a potential tripledemic on the way, it's important to protect yourself and your immune system from serious infection.

Layoffs Can Be Tough on Your Mental Health. Here's How to Cope, From People Who've Done It.

05/12/2023

Layoffs Can Be Tough on Your Mental Health. Here's How to Cope, From People Who've Done It.

Kat McGlynn, 40, had worked for an environmental nonprofit in New York City for more than a decade before being laid off in August 2022.

Exactly What to Expect During a Dilation and Curettage

03/29/2023

Exactly What to Expect During a Dilation and Curettage

Since Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that protected a woman's right to choose to have an abortion, was overturned in 2022, there have been many conversations surrounding concerns related to abortion access and what options are still available in the US.

Here's Exactly How to Lower Your Fever — and When to See a Doctor

03/22/2023

Here's Exactly How to Lower Your Fever — and When to See a Doctor

A fever has always been somewhat of a "red flag" symptom when it comes to illness — and concern over fever has increased over the last few years with the COVID-19 pandemic, given that it's one of the telltale symptoms.

I'm Already Sick — Should I Postpone My Flu Shot?

11/03/2022

I'm Already Sick — Should I Postpone My Flu Shot?

The holiday season can come with a lot of extra stress.

The History Behind Día de los Muertos

10/31/2022

The History Behind Día de los Muertos

El Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Latin America's most misunderstood holidays.

You Can Do This 20-Minute HIIT Workout Anywhere and Burn Major Calories

01/10/2022

You Can Do This 20-Minute HIIT Workout Anywhere and Burn Major Calories

If you're looking for a way to stay fit, but you're short on time and space, high-intensity interval training may be just what you need to get started.

Want to Start Working Out, but Don't Know What to Do? These 10 At-Home Tips Can Help

01/05/2022

Want to Start Working Out, but Don't Know What to Do? These 10 At-Home Tips Can Help

Whether you've committed to start working out for the first time ever or you've decided to make it a priority after a bit of an extended break, beginning a new exercise routine can be downright daunting.

Here's What Actually Reduces Fat in Your Arms (Hint: It's Not Just Push-Ups)

12/27/2021

Here's What Actually Reduces Fat in Your Arms (Hint: It's Not Just Push-Ups)

If you're googling "how to lose arm fat," I'm sorry to say that unfortunately, you can't spot-reduce fat in your arms or from any one area of your body.