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Illustrations for Prevention magazine

My long and wonderful journey with
Many years ago I started my journey with Prevention magazine published by the big company Hearst communications based in USA, I had the great pleasure to work on "myths buster" section creating an illustrated spread every month since 2016.

Thanks to Jarred Ford for this nice experience.
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(These below are double pages entirely illustrated, the space empty has been used for the text)*
*seeing the older ones images I realized that was very horrible :/
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5 Myths about Sun Care
You need to wear sunscreen only on sunny days, and other misbeliefs about protecting your skin.
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5 Myths About Alcohol
From gals’ night out (that new wine bar!) to cozy at-home nights with beer and binge-watching, Americans are drinking more than ever, according to research in JAMA Psychiatry. But despite our affinity for alcohol, there are plenty of misconceptions about it. A straight shot of the truth, below. 

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5 Myths About The Flu Vaccine
On the fence about getting a flu shot? Hop down.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly vaccine for everyone age 6 months or older. But due to a lot of misconceptions, not as many people get vaccinated as should be. Here, CDC experts help separate fact from ction to help you stay u-free this season!
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5 Myths About Nuts

Not too long ago, nuts—and not just the chocolate covered ones—were considered a dieter’s vice. Now nuts are everywhere, in the form of nut butters, nut milks, and nut cookies, and in endless trail mix combos. So what gives—how nuts should you go with them, what are your best options, and how about allergies? Here, experts take a crack at providing answers

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5 Myths About Detoxes
If “New Year, New You” is your January slogan, then you may be attracted to detox diets and cleanses that promise big results, fast. There are hundreds—some tell you to drink nothing but juice for a week, while others suggest a concoction of water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup for 10 days. The payoff? Supposedly more energy, a slim waistline, or a health boost. In the spirit of keeping everyone healthy and safe, we asked experts to debunk the biggest detox misconceptions out there.

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5 Myths About Chocolate
Americans spent over $26 billion on chocolate in 2018. We buy it for our loved ones, we turn to it when we’re feeling stressed, and sometimes we eat it just because it tastes so good. Our love for the sweet treat has led us to spread of a lot of misinformation over the years.
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5 Myths About Calorie-Free Sweeteners
You stare at the vending machine, trying to make a seemingly monumental decision between diet soda and regular soda. You’ve heard fear-mongering rumors about sugar-free sweeteners and cancer, but you also don’t want cavities or extra pounds from the sugary stuff. Sure, you could just walk away, but we’re only human—sometimes we just need a little sweetness.
Here, experts answer everything you’ve wondered about calorie-free sweeteners
to help make the decision earlier.

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5 Myths About Fats
Don’t eat up all the negative press about fat and food. It’s an essential nutrient. You just have to choose wisely.
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5 Myths About Wrinkles
Every day you see ads for creams, serums, injections and rollers that promise to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. But for all the options out there, there’s also a lot of misinformation. Before you drop a bunch of money on supposed miracle product, see what experts have to say about aging skin—and what really makes a difference.

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5 Myths About Food Safety
You know not to leave potato salad out in the sun all afternoon or eat undercooked chicken (at least we hope!), but misinformation about food safety is abundant. Learn the truth behind these untruths to make your backyard barbeques and all other meals safer.
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5 Myths About Coffee
If you can’t live without your morning cup, you’ll want to know the truth behind the fresh-roasted rumors that just won’t quit.
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5 Myths About New Year’s Resolutions
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5 Myths About Metabolism
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5 Myths About Diabetes
Because misinformation about the condition
is as common as the diagnosis itself, make sure you’ve got the facts.
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5 Myths About Sweat
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5 Myths About Sun, Sand, and Surf
There’s no substitute for a day by the ocean—just don’t believe any
of this beach-health bunk.
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5 Myths about Addiction
Substance abuse disorder can be physically and emotionally devastating.
These frequent falsehoods don’t help.
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5 Myths about Breast Cancer
With the welcome attention to an illness that affects 1 in 8 women has come some false positives. Below, the facts to keep you healthy.
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5 Myths About Muscles
You don’t need to be obsessed with your “guns” to want to know more about the strong, stretchy tissue that helps your body do most everything.
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5 Myths about Longevity
Clearly the fountain of youth is fiction, but there are other untruths about
how to live long and strong.
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5 Myths about Food Health
The right nutrients can help your health, but some unconfirmed claims remain.
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5 Myths About Exercise
No pain, no gain? Yeah, that’s just one more exercise saying that means squat.
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5 Myths about Screens
Spending 24/7 on your device is not healthy, but many “dangers” are high-tech hype.
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5 Myths About Sunscreen
Don’t get burned by bad information
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5 Myths About Depression
It’s sad that there are so many common misperceptions about this treatable condition

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5 Myths About Skin Issues
Get straight on what your body’s protective barrier needs to stay healthy
and free of all manner of are-ups.
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5 Myths about First Aid
Winter and holiday accidents require fast, fact-based action
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5 Myths about Hair
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5 Myths about Food Cures
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5 Myths About Vegetarian Diets
Beefing up your knowledge may have a high-steak impact on your health.
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5 Myths About Headaches
Not tonight, dear—the confusion on this topic is is enough to make your head spin.
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5 Myths About Anxiety
"Don't worry, be happy!" is a fun song, but it's terrible advice for someone with this common mental health issue.
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5 Myths About Aging
We weren’t born yesterday.
All the more reason not to believe these old tropes.
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5 Myths About Driving
Piling in for a holiday trip to grandma’s?
Trade in this fast- moving fiction for a truer model.
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5 Myths About Habits
Even if you decide you’re an old dog, you can learn new tricks,
if you bury these common beliefs.
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5 Myths About Gun Safety
Many people’s ideas about cutting rates of injury and death from rearms are way o target.
Arm yourself—with knowledge.
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