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I am honored to be able to share some of my favorite recent LIVESTRONG.COM articles from Demand Media Studios writers and copy editors. As many of you know, LIVESTRONG.COM has continued to grow and flourish in the past few months. With that growth came some changes to the kind of content we publish. Namely, we’ve been focused on building out our fitness, diet & nutrition offerings. We’ve relied on the professionalism and skill set of so many of our freelance writers and copy editors to help us create high quality articles in those areas.

Throughout the last few months, the LIVESTRONG.COM writer and copy editor community has demonstrated their agility, skill and commitment to quality. The articles I’ve chosen to highlight are just a small number of thousands.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the LIVESTRONG.COM writer and copy editor community on behalf of our users. The expertly sourced, thoughtfully crafted resources you provide our users have real, tangible impact on their lives. Our users have been, in part, successful on their weight loss and healthy living journeys because of the information you are providing. They express this (more eloquently) here, here and here.

Below, some of my favorite picks from recent months:

What is Hatha Yoga?   

David Carnes does a fantastic job introducing us to this practice. He provides historical context, relevant facts and information about benefits. This precise roundup could turn any reader on to becoming a yogi.

Pre-Pregnancy Exercises

I’m loving this piece by Lillian Downey. This article provides a mother-to-be with all the facts on getting fit pre-pregnancy. The tone is inclusive and straight forward but the article is also full of relevant information. We love providing fitness resources for readers relevant to their life stages – this is a great example.

Safe Exercises for Diabetics  

Kay Uzoma really delivered on this fitness-focused piece for diabetics. This article is a nice example of how content plays with our tools (in this case, MyPlate D) – giving readers essential resources for overall wellness specific to their lifestyle.

Vitamin Supplements for Energy, Depression & Anxiety   

Robin Wood-Moen demonstrates the power of preparation and research in this piece. The article is packed with valuable information but is also organized simply and approachably.

Why Should We Eat Organic Food?   

This article provides essential facts on a very relevant question for consumers. Jessica Bruso includes unbiased information that’s relevant to the average consumer and the piece is supported by the most recent resources available.

Vitamin D Deficiency & Health Problems   

Tracy Roizman does a fantastic job addressing a growing trend in today’s health sphere. This piece introduces readers to the problems associated with Vitamin D deficiency so that they can take an active approach to management and/or prevention.

I've included an image showcasing just a small portion of the hundreds of user Success Stories we've received on LIVESTRONG.COM. As a LIVESTRONG.COM writer and/or copy editor, you are part of a team empowering people to achieve their goals. 

On behalf of the LIVESTRONG.COM team and community: thank you Demand Media Studios contributors for a fantastic year. May the next be filled with continued successes and good health.