Authors & Editors
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Editorial Staff
Myrna Blyth, Editor in Chief
myrna@thirdage.com
About Myrna:
Myrna was the longtime editor of the Ladies' Home Journal and the founding editor of More magazine. She has written for many magazines and newspapers including The New Yorker, New York, National Review, Redbook and Cosmopolitan. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "Spin Sisters" and "How to Raise an American."
Sondra Forsyth, Senior Editor
About Sondra:
Sondra Forsyth, Senior Editor at ThirdAge, is a National Magazine Award winner. She writes for major magazines and is the author or co-author of eleven books. She was Executive Editor at "Ladies’ Home Journal," Features Editor at "Cosmopolitan," and Articles Editor at "Bride’s." A former ballerina, she is the Artistic Director of Ballet Ambassadors, an arts-in-education company in New York City.
Jane Farrell, Senior Editor
About Jane:
Jane has been a Senior Editor at ThirdAge since 2010. Prior to that she served as a Senor Editor at BettyConfidential, Executive Editor of Rosie Magazine, Senor Editor of McCall's, and Articles Editor of Ladies' Home Journal. She is the author of numerous articles for major magazines.
Judy Kirkwood, Forum Director and Contributing Writer
About Judy:
Judy's essays, features, and shorts have appeared in National Geographic's "Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips and Sacred Places of a Lifetime," and NG's "Walking Guide to New York City," as well as in national, regional, and custom magazines including Country Living, Discover, Healing Lifestyles and Spas, Reader's Digest, and in-flight magazines and in newspapers. She has published over 200 articles on the web.
Contributing Authors & Topical Experts
At the heart of ThirdAge content are our expert voices -- exclusive contributions by renowned thought leaders, respected authorities, notable academics, as well as fresh, new pioneers. They always speak with a depth of knowledge and understanding of their respective fields and they share with us an unwavering commitment to usefulness, accuracy, and relevancy.
James Eisdorfer, DDS – Oral Health and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Eisdorfer attended New York University College of Dentistry and has held teaching positions at Columbia University School of Dentistry, Montefiore Hospital, and the Albert Einstein Hospital. He has been published in numerous journals. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, American College of Prosthodontics, and the Academy of Osseous Integration. He has a practice in New York City, the Eisdorfer Dental Group.
James W. Forsythe, M.D., H.M.D – Anti-Aging
Dr. Forsythe is the author of “Anti-Aging Cures: Life Changing Secrets to Reverse the Effects of Aging." He has long been considered one of the most respected physicians in the United States, particularly for his treatment of cancer and the legal use of human growth hormone. Today, in Reno, Nevada, Dr. Forsythe maintains a conventional medical clinic, the Cancer Screening and Treatment Center, and a homeopathic practice, Century Wellness Clinic. A former associate professor of medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Dr. Forsythe has conducted numerous original clinical outcome-based studies on many natural substances. For more than twenty years, he has been interested in integrating complementary and conventional medicine.
Lois Joy Johnson – Beauty and Fashion
Lois Joy Johnson is a top beauty editor, writer, author, and true product junkie. She was a founding editor and beauty and fashion director of More magazine. Prior to that, she was the beauty and fashion director of Ladies' Home Journal. Her passion is helping women deal with their beauty and style choices, issues, and dilemmas. She currently contributes to U.S.A. Today among other publications. Her beauty book, which was published in April of 20122, is "The Makeup Wakeup."
Jana Klauer, M.D. – Nutrition, Weight Loss, and Fitness
Dr. Klauer, is the author of "The Park Avenue Nutritionist's Plan" and "How the Rich Get Thin." She was trained in internal medicine and rehabilitation medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Klauer also holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. Please visit her web site at http://www.janaklauermd.com/
Wendy Klein, M.D. – Women's Health, Menopause
Dr. Klein is co-author with Staness Jonekos of "The Menopause Makeover" and a national leader in women’s health. She is Associate Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Klein cofounded the VCU Institute for Women’s Health and created their Women’s Health Residency Program, which is lauded as one of the best such programs in the United States.
Zein Obagi, M.D. – Anti-Aging Skincare
Dr. Obagi, a Diplomat at the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, is world-renowned for his unique approach to anti-aging skin care. He has maintained a practice at his Obagi Skin Health Institute in Beverly Hills since 1981. Dr. Obagi created ZO Skin Health and his original Obagi Nu-Derm System, which he has taught to other dermatologists in training sessions around the globe. Please visit www.zoskinhealth.com.
Marie Savard, M.D. – Women's Health, Men's Health
Dr. Marie, a Medical Contributor for ABC News and a frequent keynote speaker, is one of the most trusted voices on women's health, wellness, and patient empowerment. She is the author of four books, three of them with Sondra Forsyth, including one that made the Wall Street Journal list of the best health books of 2009: "Ask Dr. Marie: What Women Need to Know about Hormones, Libido, and the Medical Problems No One Talks About." Dr. Marie earned a B.S. in Nursing and an M.D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania. She is Managing Director of Diversified Search, the largest women-owned search firm in country. Formerly, she was the director of the Center for Women's Health at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, technical advisor to the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, advisor to the American Board of Internal Medicine Subcommittee on Clinical Competency in Women's Health, health columnist for Woman's Day magazine, and senior medical consultant to Lifetime Television's Strong Medicine. Pleas visit www.drsavard.com.
Russell Wild, MBA – Investment Advice, Retirement Planning
Russell Wild is an investment adviser, bond expert, and the author or co-author of nearly two dozen nonfiction books and more than 300 articles in major national magazines. Formerly, Wild was a senior editor in the book division of Rodale Press, and the founding editor of Men's Health Books.
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