Always interested in nutrition, health and exercise, LaVonne T. Taylor was project editor at McGraw-Hill Educational Division, producing high school level health textbooks for a number of years. Then she served as copy chief at Shape magazine for nine years. While employed there, she acquired a personal fitness trainer certification through her studies with American Council on Exercise. She covers everything health related and believes it is each individual's responsibility to care for his/her own well-being. She also writes at www.everydayhealth.com/blogs/healthy-aging-and-me and www.vonnieshealthspot.com.