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Alyssa Jung

Alyssa Jung

Experience

Alyssa Jung is a writer and editor with extensive experience creating health and wellness content that resonates with readers and performs well on social platforms. She freelanced for several local publications in Upstate New York and spent three years as a newspaper reporter before moving to New York City to pursue a career in magazines.She spent five years writing, editing, and fact-checking for Reader's Digest and rd.com before moving on to Rodale's Prevention magazine, where she is a Senior Associate Editor for print and a contributor to Prevention.com.

Articles

10 Early Signs of Gum Disease You’re Probably Ignoring

Nearly seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives. Here are the signs you might be one of them.

11 Silent Signs of Mono You Shouldn’t Ignore

The virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis (commonly known as mono) affects about 90 per cent of the population worldwide, and most commonly strikes teenagers and young adults ages 15 to 30. Knowing what symptoms to look for can help catch the virus—and put you on the path to recovery—sooner.

10 Gingivitis Home Remedies That Actually Work

According to the Canadian Dental Association, seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease at some time in their lives. These home remedies may help treat gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease.