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Kristin Canning

Kristin Canning is a freelance journalist who covers emerging health research and technology, women's health conditions, psychology, sexuality, mental health, reproductive justice, wellness entrepreneurs, female athletes, the outdoors, women's gear, and the intersection of health, fitness, and culture. She has worked in wellness media for over a decade, serving as the features director at Women's Health Magazine, and holding prior editor positions at Health, SELF, and Men's Health. When she's not writing, you can find her running, hiking, camping, biking, dancing, listening to podcasts, hanging out with her cat, or planning her next outdoor adventure. She is based outside Denver, Colorado.

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