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Devan Ciccarelli

Devan is a full-time writer, web designer, and aspiring health and fitness guru. She’s been seen wandering across Europe, South America, and Asia when she’s not home in sunny, south Florida. Try to debate the power of veggies and she’ll warrior pose your face.

Latest Posts From Devan

People at a BBQ

Mar 2, 2017

How to Stuff Yourself at a Cookout Without Feeling Terrible the Next Day

Nothing says, "Happy Independence Day, America!" quite like Jeff Goldblum hacking into a spaceship.

Dec 7, 2016

Here's How Much Weight You Can Lose Pooping

Have you ever weighed yourself before and then after taking a dump?

birth control pills

Dec 1, 2016

Do Antibiotics Mess With Your Birth Control or What?

Plenty of people have horror stories about their friend's cousin's girlfriend's sister who got pregnant even though she was taking the pill.

Nov 28, 2016

Charley Horses Make Your Legs Want to Die. Here's How to Stop Them.

It's 3am, and you've just been jolted out of bed by what feels like a knife in the back of your leg.

woman applying sunblock on the beach

May 27, 2016

Your Sunscreen Is Filled With Lies. Here's How to Buy the Best One.

Sunscreen use is one of the easier healthy habits you can have during the summer, especially since you're going to be ruining your body with copious grilled meat and alcohol consumption -- all you have to do is go into your local drugstore, buy a bottle, spray or wipe it on, and you'll never get cancer, right?

How Owning a Dog Makes You Healthier

May 25, 2016

How Owning a Dog Makes You Healthier

If you're considering becoming a dog owner, you probably don't need many reasons beyond "unconditional love" and "being the most popular person in the park."

avocado toast with eggs

Apr 26, 2016

4 Crazy-Healthy Breakfasts Under 300 Calories

Whether you're too tired, too busy, too lazy, or just apathetic, there's a good chance that health isn't top of mind when you're thinking of your first meal of the day.

china, shanghai, pollution, smog, china pollution

Mar 11, 2016

Pollution Can Make You Fat, Among Other Terrible Things

Unless you’re living in a city like Delhi or Beijing, you’re more likely to be thinking about buying new kicks than protecting yourself from invisible pollutants in the air.

The Secret Benefit of Exercise That Almost No One Talks About

Feb 8, 2016

The Secret Benefit of Exercise That Almost No One Talks About

You probably know that exercise will make you look better, live longer, have more sex, etc. etc. etc. You know all of this.

Everything You Need to Know About Bad Breath (and Kissing People Who Have It)

Jan 11, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About Bad Breath (and Kissing People Who Have It)

Your Tinder meetup is actually going well (for once), but when you lean in to get closer, you’re smacked in the face with a stench that makes you wonder what the hell died in their mouth.