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L'Oreal Thompson Payton
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L’Oreal Thompson Payton is a Chicago-based health and wellness reporter on Fortune's Well team covering life, health, mind, family and more. Prior to her role at Fortune, L’Oreal was a freelance journalist whose byline regularly appeared in SELF, Shondaland, and Well + Good, among others, and she held editing and reporting roles at YR Media, Jet magazine and the Baltimore Sun. She is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland. Follow all of L’Oreal’s stories here.

Woman eating vegetarian food
Health
Plant-based diets are better for you, new study finds. Here are the health benefits
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 24, 2023
Taking a daily multivitamin may be the key to a sharper memory. Here’s what to look for in a supplement
Health
Taking a daily multivitamin may be the key to a sharper memory. Here’s what to look for in a supplement
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 24, 2023
Joseph Dituri pictured at Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo where he will spend 100 days.
Life
This professor broke the record for the longest time spent living underwater
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 16, 2023
Pregnant businesswoman discussing with female colleague over computer in office
Family
Yes, being a working mom is good for your kids. Here’s why
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 13, 2023
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Life
Here’s the exact time you need to go to bed for a good night’s sleep, according to science
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 13, 2023
Female gynecologist helping a patient get in position for a mammogram.
Health
You should start getting mammograms at age 40, not 50, according to new guidelines
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 9, 2023
Organic eggs in cartons tray on blue background. Flat lay, top view
Life
A major health organization says meat, eggs and milk are vital sources of ‘much-needed nutrients.’ Here’s why
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 8, 2023
Young Couple Relaxing On Sofa, Chatting Smiling, eating popcorn and Changing Channels
Family
Drinking and binge watching TV could be great for your relationship—but not so much for your health. Here’s what to do instead
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 7, 2023
Woman in white bathrobe use phone during medical procedure in beauty clinic
Life
IV therapy is soaring in popularity, but it’s not without risks. Experts explain the pros and cons
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 6, 2023
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Philanthropist Warren Buffett is joined onstage by 24 other philanthropist and influential business people featured on the Forbes list of 100 Greatest Business Minds during the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 in New York City.
Life
How Warren Buffet’s 5-word investment strategy can boost your productivity
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 4, 2023
Shot of a senior woman sitting and holding a wooden cane.
Health
Losing grip strength could be an early warning sign of dementia, but here are 2 ways you can improve it
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonMay 2, 2023
How health care leaders are leveraging technology in a tumultuous economy
Conferences
How health care leaders are leveraging technology in a tumultuous economy
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonApril 28, 2023
Charles Johnson, founder of 4Kira4Moms, speaking at Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference in Marina del Rey, Calif.
Family
His wife died after childbirth. He’s now dedicated his life to helping Black mothers survive the avoidable crisis
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonApril 28, 2023
Dr. Sandra Milligan and Alyssa Jaffee speak to attendees of Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference Tuesday in Marina del Rey, Calif
Health
3 reasons we need more male birth control options, according to a top medical researcher
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonApril 25, 2023
Portrait of mature woman looking at senior husband.
Health
Stress is making your biological age older than it actually is. Recovering could make you younger again
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonApril 21, 2023
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