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I'm a freelance journalist in Murrieta, California and a frequent contributor to such publications as Health, SHAPE, Cooking Light, Better Homes & Gardens, and Women's Health. I hope the articles displayed on my site will give you a sense of my writing style and areas of expertise. If you have any questions or would like to request a reprint, please click on the contact page. Thanks for visiting.

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Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.

featured articles

April, 2012

Too Rare for Research?

Too Rare for Research?

When Jon Soeby snipped his newborn son's umbilical cord, baby CJ grunted. Astonished, the doctor joked that CJ was already trying to talk. But CJ's parents...

February, 2012

Smart Heart, Healthy Mind

Smart Heart, Healthy Mind

For years experts have said what's good for the heart is good for the head. Now, a new statement from the American Heart Association and ...

May, 2011

A Family Affair

A Family Affair

As I drive into the Texas Correctional Facility on a cold December day, I see barbed wire, armed guards, and watchtowers. I still can't believe these biannual visits...