Ashley Zlatopolsky

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Ashley Zlatopolsky is a Detroit-based storyteller with more than 10 years of experience. She writes, edits and creates content strategy for publishers, brands and private clients.

Her award-winning work includes editorial, branded content, interactive content, web, e-commerce, UX, radio and documentary production.

With 45+ cover stories published worldwide, her writing can be found in Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Nat Geo, Billboard, the Guardian, The Daily Beast, Detroit Free Press, Healthline, USA TODAY, Parents, SELF, Apartment Therapy, U.S. News, Business Insider, The Atlantic, Real Simple, Healthy Women, VICE, Greatist, Reviewed, and more

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Latest from Ashley Zlatopolsky

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12 Unexpected Health Benefits of Walking and How to Make a Habit of It
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The 10 Best Down Alternative Comforters We’ve Ever Tested
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The Scandinavian Sleep Method Could Save Your Sleep (and Your Marriage)—Here's How It Works
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8 Simple Glute Stretches to Do Every Single Day
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9 Strategies to Fix Rounded Shoulders and Feel Less Achy
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How to Fall Back Asleep After Waking Up in the Middle of the Night
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How to Do Flutter Kicks for a Seriously Strong Core
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Bored of Glute Bridges? Try Frog Pumps Instead—Here’s How to Do Them
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How to Do Basic Leg Lifts That Target Your Lower Abs
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Top Red Wine Benefits That Are Backed by Science
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This Tabata Workout Takes HIIT to Another Level in Under 5 Minutes
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Are You in Sleep Debt? Here's How to Catch Up on Lost Sleep
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What Is Your Circadian Rhythm? Here's How It Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Life
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Here's How to 'Fix' Your Circadian Rhythm Naturally (Without Popping Melatonin)
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The 5 Best Exercises for a Full-Body Workout
Yes, There's an Ideal Temperature for Sleep—and Here's Why It Matters
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This Is What Good Sleep Hygiene Looks Like (and It Has Nothing to Do With Washing Your Sheets)
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3 Reasons to Start Reading a Book Before Bed, According to Research and Sleep Pros
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If You Get Knee Pain Doing Squats, Here Are 8 Smart Modifications to Try
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Is 'Hair of the Dog' a Real Hangover Cure? We Asked M.D.s About This Boozy Remedy
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Taking a Nap Is Good for You, As Long As You Time It Right—Here's How 
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Sorry, Night Owls: The Sleep You're Missing Before Midnight Is Crucial—Here's Why
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9 Healthy Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days (or More)
Here's What Work-Life Balance Looks Like Across the World