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Emilia Benton

PS 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 PS, 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 on 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

People With Eating Disorders Are Being Prescribed Ozempic — and the Results Are Dire

Jun 12, 2024

People With Eating Disorders Are Being Prescribed Ozempic — and the Results Are Dire

If you've followed health and wellness news and trends over the last couple of years, you're likely familiar with the drug Ozempic, which appears to promise dramatic results for individuals wanting to lose a significant amount of weight.

How to Become a Faster Runner, According to a Running Coach

May 10, 2024

How to Become a Faster Runner, According to a Running Coach

Besides the fact that it helps us feel happier, sleep better, and go about our lives with more energy and less pain, one major thing that gets people hooked on exercise is that it's so easy to track progress.

What Emily Halnon Learned About Grief After Running 460 Miles to Honor Her Mother

May 6, 2024

What Emily Halnon Learned About Grief After Running 460 Miles to Honor Her Mother

Writer and ultramarathoner Emily Halnon didn't experience a typical introduction to running.

Have We Taken At-Home Health Testing Too Far?

Mar 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

Mar 8, 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

Mar 4, 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

Sep 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.

May 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

Mar 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

Mar 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?

Nov 3, 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

Oct 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.