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Hannah Seo

Freelance Writer

Hannah Seo is a Korean Canadian journalist based in Brooklyn covering health, wellness, and climate. She has written about everything from environmental dread to the misconceptions about hair and race, and the surprising benefits of small talk. She spent a year writing service journalism for the Well desk at the New York Times, and other work has appeared in the Washington Post, Scientific American, and the Guardian, among others. When she’s not reporting, she’s writing and publishing poetry.

Latest articles by Hannah Seo

The Highlight
Is America turning on birth control?Is America turning on birth control?
The Highlight

It’s a weird time to talk about contraceptives. Here’s what the debate is missing.

By Hannah Seo
Advice
The next big thing in wellness is…mitochondria?The next big thing in wellness is…mitochondria?
Advice

People are suddenly very concerned about the powerhouse of the cell.

By Hannah Seo
Life
How fit do we really need to be?How fit do we really need to be?
Life

Experts explain whether there’s such a thing as too much fitness.

By Hannah Seo
Life
How to turn casual friends into close friendsHow to turn casual friends into close friends
Life

Better friendships can just start with an emoji.

By Hannah Seo
Life
The unexpected link between your diet and your anxietyThe unexpected link between your diet and your anxiety
Life

Poor nutrition could contribute to mental illness, but are supplements the answer?

By Hannah Seo
Life
People are nicer than you thinkPeople are nicer than you think
Life

We consistently underestimate how much other people like us, and it may be hurting our social lives.

By Hannah Seo
Missing a friend from the past? You should reach out.
Life

Your old friend probably wants to DM you too.

By Hannah Seo
The case for inviting everyone to everything
Even Better

In a time when loneliness is more pervasive than ever, why not extend an invitation?

By Hannah Seo