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Mary Elizabeth Williams is a senior writer for Salon. She's written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and more, and is the author of "A Series of Catastrophes & Miracles: A True Story of Love, Science, and Cancer." She has a certification in conflict resolution and is working on her doctoral degree in medical humanities.

Healthy lifestyle concept. Dumbbell, vegetable salad and measuring tape. (Getty Images/athima tongloom)

Set a goal to lose weight this year? Experts explain how to do it right to make it stick

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Lily Gladstone attends the "Killers Of The Flower Moon" photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Lily Gladstone’s acceptance speech shows why we need to save endangered languages

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Is decaf “the new sober”?

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Son caring for his father, putting hand on his shoulder, comforting and consoling him. (Getty Images/AsiaVision)

Yes, men and boys are in crisis — but traditional masculinity won’t help them

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Croissant Cookie Butter (Mary Elizabeth Williams)

A salty, sweet croissant butter to spread on your croissants — and everything else

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Young couple smiling at each other in single beds (Getty Images/Image Source)

Normalizing separate bedrooms: Here’s why you shouldn’t feel bad about sleeping apart

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Chilli Cauliflower steaks (Getty Images/Richard Stonehouse)

A resolution you can keep: Here’s how to eat less meat in 2024

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Michelle Monaghan (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Adrenaline junkie Michelle Monaghan: Rapping to Vanilla Ice is scarier than skydiving

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Fish Oil Capsules in Fish-Shaped Bowl (Getty Images/Marina Sidorova)

Could taking cod liver oil every day actually make me a happier person?

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Depressed woman sitting near the window (Getty Images/Martin Dimitrov)

Why seasonal depression is about more than the bleakness of winter

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Accessories for packing Christmas presents. (Getty Images/MANICO)

The quickest, easiest food gifts you can make this season

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Christmas fruitcake with sugar icing and candied fruits (Getty Images/Sarsmis)

In defense of fruitcake, the holiday’s most misunderstood punchline

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Senior Women Enjoying Day at the Spa (Getty Images/Darren Modricker)

Bath and body perks: Here’s why you should bathe with your friends this winter

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Willem Dafoe (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Why acclaimed actor Willem Dafoe wears so many faces: “I really am in it for the adventure”

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Andrew Friedman and The Dish (Photo illustration by Salon/Courtesy of Evan Sung/Getty Images)

“You’re not going to pass out on me, are you?” Andrew Friedman on what it takes to make “The Dish”

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Condiments in bottles (Getty Images/Johner Images)

Here’s how experts say you should actually be storing your condiments

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Depressed senior woman lying in bed cannot sleep from insomnia (Getty Images/Filmstax)

Why does sleep become more elusive as we age? It has to do with shifts in “sleep architecture”

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King Charles and Prince William (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Expert on King Charles vs Prince William: “The end of the monarchy as we know it is a possibility”

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Robert Smigel (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Robert Smigel on evolving from “SNL” satire and bawdy dog puppets to family-friendly fare like “Leo”

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Sparkling cider (Getty Images/jayk7)

From kiddie table drink to sober curious sparkler: The enduring allure of Martinelli’s

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Man being served burnt turkey (Getty Images/Beau Lark/Corbis/VCG)

Stuffing feelings: Experts offer their advice for avoiding the toxic positivity of Thanksgiving

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Desi Lydic guest hosts "The Daily Show" (Matt Wilson/Comedy Central)

“Daily Show” guest host talks truth in comedy and what she considers a gift from “the Fox News gods”

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Lava erupts from the crater of a volcano near the mountain Litli-Hrútur, about 40 kilometers southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland. (Philipp Schulze/picture alliance via Getty Images)

How Iceland is bracing for its biggest volcanic eruption in decades

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Stressed woman in the airport (Getty Images/kieferpix)

How modern air travel got so miserable — and how to make for smooth flying instead

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