Lisa Whitmore Title: Writer Education: Mount Holyoke College, Columbia University Freelance writer and editor for more than 20 years Experience Lisa Whitmore is a writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience. Most recently, she served as a beauty and health editor for Real Simple magazine. She has held roles at publications including Marie Claire, Glamour, CosmoGIRL, and more.Lisa is also a longtime educator, having taught English and journalism to high school students for several years. She serves on the Middletown board of education. Education Lisa received her bachelor's degree in English from Mount Holyoke College. She then went on to earn her master's degree in English Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.