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Kelly K. James

Kelly K. James is a health, wellness and fitness writer and ACE-certified personal trainer based in Downers Grove, Ill. She’s also working on a prescriptive memoir about how to thrive as a midlife employee in corporate America.

A person getting an IPL laser treatment for sun damaged skin. Next Avenue

The Right Light: How IPL Treatment Can Improve Your Skin

The pluses and minuses of IPL (intense pulsed light), a noninvasive skin treatment to improve skin damage caused by sun exposure
March 22, 2024
Interior of an infrared sauna. Next Avenue, infrared sauna, health benefits

The Heat Is On: Can Infrared Saunas Help You Stay Healthy?

From promoting detoxification to good sleep, here's why this wellness trend has become more popular
February 23, 2023
A woman on her phone and working from a desk. Next Avenue, changing a career

I Left the Career I Loved — For a Job

I have discovered that the Corporate America I left years ago has changed, for the better
July 18, 2022
An older couple having a serious conversation at home. Next Avenue, writing a will

6 Reasons You're Putting Off Writing a Will and How to Overcome Them

It's an important task that is easy to procrastinate, but here's why you shouldn't
February 25, 2022
An older adult working from home, frustrated with his boss and working late. Next Avenue

Breaking Up With My Boss

Our collegial relationship started off strongly, but when it soured, I knew I had to make a change
February 21, 2022
woman performing physical therapy exercises with virtual guidance

Physical Therapy When Physically Being There Isn't Possible

More patients and therapists are finding telemedicine works well for PT
April 24, 2020
middle aged man working in an office

The Big Pull: Going Back to Work After Retiring

Jobs can be lovelier the second time around
January 15, 2020
Stress Fractures

How to Prevent Stress Fractures

And why stress fractures become more likely as you get older
October 25, 2019
Anxiety

When Should You Seek Help for Anxiety?

For some people, anxiety becomes a disorder that hinders daily life
May 16, 2019
Pills

Do You Really Need All of Those Pills?

A medication review with your doctor could reduce the number you take
January 15, 2019
UTIs

Does Risk of UTIs Increase With Age?

It does, especially for women, and here's what you can do about it
November 26, 2018
Better Health

How to Find Your Motivation for Better Health

Your personal priorities and preferences determine how you'll make real change
November 6, 2018
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