Lillian McTernan
A faceless bureaucrat in DC by day, Lillian McTernan spends her free time running, reading, listening to podcasts, and watching too much TV. Prior to becoming a faceless bureaucrat, she got her M.A. in International Security from the University of Denver. She also spent a year living in East Jerusalem, where she refined her talents as a hummus connoisseur while studying Hebrew and Arabic. She's unhealthily obsessed with library books, coffee mugs, tea, scented candles, and Instagram, and she has zero self-control when in the presence of candy or ice cream.
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Stories By Lillian McTernan
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Women often have a radically different experience in life than men do.
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After flying under the radar for several years, Selma Blair re-emerged following her 2018 announcement that she'd been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
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For girls who grew up playing soccer in the 1990s, the 1999 Women's World Cup was a pivotal moment. So where are the 1999 USWNT, known as the '99ers, now?
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Since wedding photographers spend intimate moments capturing the couple, they get to know them quickly. Read on to hear what they've learned!
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Growing up as a princess has meant an exciting life, but that's not all there is to her. From ending up in the ICU after surgery as a child to hating being a royal, her life as a princess isn't always as glamorous as you might think.
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Finding a good name for your baby is no small task. Islamic history and culture offer some great options.
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Trying to maintain a healthy diet is one of the most vexing issues we face in modern life. What's a gal to do? We gathered some expert ideas.
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Between Meghan Markle's impressive career and her relationship with Prince Harry, we want to know it all, including what she eats. Here's the lowdown.
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Watching Alexa and Chris Knierim figure skate together is goosebump-worthy. Their love, chemistry and connection is palpable. Can you say couple goals?
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Meghan Markle's beautiful look always looks so effortlessly perfect, but just how effortless is it to get it for yourself? We found out!
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Maintaining a good relationship comes down to a lot of factors, including the type of person you're beginning a relationship with in the first place.
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If diets aren't an effective means of long-term, sustainable weight-loss, what can help people shed some pounds without the negative consequences of dieting?
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In her joint memoir with twin sister Jenna, Barbara Bush reveals a side of her and her famous family that we never would have imagined.
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As we await the next wee royal, here are the traditions that have surrounded royal pregnancies and babies, both in the past and today.
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Your bedroom is arguably the most important room in your house, but it may not always feel homey. It's time to rearrange, and we have the hacks to make it easy.
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Sometimes our society normalizes relationship behaviors that are anything but healthy. Here are some accepted behaviors experts say could be toxic.
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Trying to be healthy can be overwhelming, if not outright maddening. There's a ton of conflicting information out there, and recommendations keep changing.
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The Kate/Diana comparisons began before Kate became a royal, and it will surely continue as she pays homage to the mother-in-law she never met.
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Fall is the time of changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and cold and flu season. We've got the best picks for food and drinks to help keep you healthy all fall.
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Physicians, researchers, and wellness experts weight in on the best indicators of good health.
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While many things about her life, placed in the royal family, and tragic death are widely known, some details aren't as commonly discussed.
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While the royal family is typically averse to change, many members of the family have had less-than-traditional inclinations beneath layers of royal protocol.
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There are more unhealthy, dysfunctional, and destructive "rules" that influence women's mental health and behavior than we realize.
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Grab some tissues, and prepare to have your faith in humanity restored.
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There are some clear steps people can take to improve their chances of living long, healthy, and happy lives.
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Wanna find out about some awesome behind-the-scenes facts about the franchise and the cast? Listen up, pitches — it's time to get a-ca-educated.
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Through determination, grit, compassion, and empathy, these kids and teens achieved extraordinary things while facing massive obstacles. Grab the tissues.