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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.

Microscopic view of Coccidioidomycosis fungus
Health
Valley fever could be spreading across the U.S. Here are the symptoms and what you need to know
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 31, 2023
Iced coffee with milk being poured in.
Health
Adding this ingredient to your cup of coffee may provide anti-inflammatory benefits
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 30, 2023
Peloton instructor Leanne Hainsby
Health
Famous Peloton instructor Leanne Hainsby diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35 after discovering a lump. Here’s her essential health advice for women
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 30, 2023
Researcher taking blood sample from a rack of medical samples.
Mind
Researchers have hope that a new blood test could detect Alzheimer’s earlier 
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 27, 2023
Outdoor shot of a smiling Asian businesswoman holding coffee and files on the street.
Mind
Work-related stress is fueling America’s mental health crisis. Here are solutions to make it better
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 27, 2023
Still photo of actor Michael J. Fox from his upcoming documentary.
Life
Michael J. Fox opens up about drug and alcohol misuse to cope with Parkinson’s diagnosis at 29
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 24, 2023
Senior woman with eyes closed meditating, sitting cross-legged on floor.
Mind
Mindfulness exercises can help relieve anxiety as effectively as medications like Lexapro
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 24, 2023
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Newsletters
How I learned about the power of rest for Black women
By L'Oreal Thompson Payton and Kinsey CrowleyJanuary 23, 2023
Black woman holding hand on forehead looking sad while laying in bed at night.
Mind
Depression shows up differently in Black women—and that could lead to underdiagnosis. Here are the major signs
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 20, 2023
Russell Gage seen from behind in his Tampa Bay Jersey.
Health
Russell Gage’s injury highlights the NFL’s concussion problem and how it hurts players long-term
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 18, 2023
Young Asian man with eyes closed, enjoying music over headphones while relaxing on the sofa at home
Mind
Deep meditation could improve your gut health and help with depression and anxiety
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 16, 2023
Woman with hand on chest showing gratitude while praying sitting on the floor in her bedroom. Spirituality concept.
Life
It’s time to leave the Strong Black Woman trope in the past. Meet the Soft Black Girl
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 15, 2023
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 10: Lisa Marie Presley with Icelandic Glacial at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Health
Linking cardiac arrest and COVID-19 vaccine is ‘wildly and irresponsibly speculative,’ says expert
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 13, 2023
TODAY anchor Al Roker discussing his health recovery on the TODAY show wearing a blue suit.
Health
Al Roker’s health crisis underscores the risks of blood clots. Here are the symptoms and what you need to know about them
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 10, 2023
Two female co-workers are sitting on a beige sofa in a bright modern office and enjoying a healthy take-away lunch.
Life
7 ways to feel better at work and avoid burnout
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJanuary 10, 2023
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