Olivia Luppino
Editorial Assistant
Olivia Luppino is an editorial assistant at Women’s Health where she covers health and fitness. She previously wrote for The Cut, POPSUGAR, and Salon and has written about everything from New York Fashion Week to dating app trends to the United States Women’s National Soccer team (a.k.a. her heroes). When she isn’t writing, Olivia is likely catching up on Bravo shows or running late to barre class.
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Is Mouth Tape Safe? Here's What To Know About The Trendy Wellness Practice, Per Experts
It could help you sleep better.
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How To Improve Gut Health: 9 Science-Backed Tips To Support Your Gut Flora Naturally
Plus, how to tell if your it needs healing in the first place.
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17 Best Hip Stretches For Women To Alleviate Tension And Improve Flexibility
Hips don't lie—stretching is key.
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The 21 Best Yoga Stretches To Do For Full-Body Flexibility & Mobility
Plus, why you should hold them for 30 seconds.
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Is The Lion Diet Safe? Here's Why Nutritionists Don’t Recommend This Red Meat-Only Diet
Its goal is to address chronic conditions and leaky gut.
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Will Wearing Wrist Weights On A Walk Really Tone Your Arms? Experts Weigh In On This TikTok Trend
The benefits are pretty nuanced, TBH.
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How To Heal Peeling Lips And What Causes Them In The First Place, According To Derms
Here's how to tell if your symptoms are serious.
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You Can Do These Trainer-Approved Glute Exercises At Home With Minimal Equipment
All you need is some basic equipment and just 20 minutes.
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What Is Seed Cycling? Benefits For Hormones And How To Try It Safely, According To Experts
It could help reduce your PMS symptoms.
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Wrist Pain During Planks And Pushups? 3 Tips To Fix It, From A Certified Trainer
Sometimes all it takes is a simple tweak.
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The 50 Best Bodyweight Exercises For Full Body-Strength, According To Trainers
No equipment, no problem!
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This 6-Minute Deep Core Workout Is A Must-Do For Stronger Abs, Better Posture, *And* More Pleasure
Your posture and pelvic floor will thank you.
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What Is ‘Post-Birth Control Syndrome’? Signs, Symptoms, And How To Treat It, According To MDs
Here’s what you can expect.
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Types Of Yoga: The 16 Most Popular Styles And How To Pick The Right Practice For You
Get ready to find your flow.
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What Is Intuitive Eating? 10 Principles To Help You Have A Healthier Relationship With Food
No foods are off-limits.
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What Does Creatine Do For Women? Benefits, Side Effects, And How to Use The Supplement
There are some very real perks, research shows.
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This Lower-Body EMOM Workout Strengthens Your Glutes, Hamstrings, And Calves With Just Dumbbells
Hello, booty gains.
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Slow Mornings Are All The Rage On Social Media—But Do They Have Real Mental Health Benefits?
Your nervous system will thank you.
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How To Make Yourself Cry When You Need An Emotional Release, According To Therapists
Get the tissues ready.
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What Is ‘Sunshine Guilt?’ Here's Why You Get FOMO When It's Sunny Outside—And How To Cope
Experts share the science behind your feelings.