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Sarah Mahoney

Sarah Mahoney is a freelance journalist who writes about health and wellness and is a contributing editor f AARP The Magazine. Her work appears regularly in such publications as Weight Watchers Magazine and Marketing Daily, and she’s been published in Self, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Reuters. Based in Midcoast Maine, she’s an avid hiker and explorer.

Posts from Sarah Mahoney

Patient Story

‘Like night and day’

Struggling against hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, Sarah Bentley finally found relief when she connected with a specialist.

For better Zzz’s, make time for exercise

Wash face. Brush teeth. Roll out the yoga mat? For some, physical activity before bedtime may improve quality of sleep.

Patient Story

Navigating the high cost of diabetes medications

Insulin prices have tripled in the last 20 years, and newer drugs are costly–here's how patients can cope.

The HIIT-fast combo

Combining short bursts of high-intensity interval training with time-restricted eating may benefit glycemic health and more.

Skip the bun?

There's no need to make carbs your enemy. Small changes can help keep your diet in check.

When alcohol makes you blush

Wine, beer and spirits can sometimes trigger an allergic reaction that results in redness and rashes.

Break the lunch rut

Keep variety, creativity and nutrition top of mind when packing lunchboxes for little learners.

Work out at home—for less

An active lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank. A few pieces of equipment can get the job done.

Managing perimenopause

Years before menopause, these sneaky symptoms can be confusing.

Consulting Dr. Internet

Online searches can put billions of pages of medical information into a patient's hands. That's not always helpful.

Periods after pregnancy

When new moms find it difficult to predict menstrual cycles, it may help to explore birth control options.

A changing awareness

New initiatives aim to address racial disparities in the identification of skin disorders.