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  • Here’s How I Went From Detroit Science Geek to NYC Pageant Chic—and Scored a Win for Heart Health Awareness

    Here’s How I Went From Detroit Science Geek to NYC Pageant Chic—and Scored a Win for Heart Health Awareness

    Like most science nerds, I’ve always been a little more “geek” than “chic”—unibrow and all. I’m an introverted, quiet girl by nature; I overthink pretty much everything. But three months before I packed up my big stack of books (and small wardrobe) and made the move from my hometown of Detroit to New York City…

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    Ashley Lyles






    Published

    December 2, 2019
  • Killer in the Sack? Why You Might Need to Learn CPR This Cuffing Season

    Scenario: It’s a cold winter night, and you’re happily snowed in with bae. You’ve Netflixed. You’ve chilled. You’re now in the throes of passion, but instead of clutching you, all of a sudden, he clutches … his chest?  What would you do? Sex has long been one of our favorite winter sports—and has been linked…

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    Ashley Lyles






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    December 3, 2017
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