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Abortion Opponents Are Chipping Away at Reproductive Rights โ One State at a Time
Read More: Abortion Opponents Are Chipping Away at Reproductive Rights โ One State at a TimeFor Laurie Roberts, helping women access abortion care means seeing them jump through one hoop after another. As co-director of the nonprofit Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund (MRFF), she’s fielding 35 calls per week from people seeking monetary, informational, logistical and emotional support for abortions. She shared a recent example, which she says is all too…
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10 Possible Causes of Fatigue โ and How to Resolve Them
Read More: 10 Possible Causes of Fatigue โ and How to Resolve ThemAre you constantly tired throughout the day and canโt make it through without a nap? Has your brain fog gotten so out of control that your daily to-do list seems impossible to accomplish? Have you felt like your body and mind are out of sync when performing a simple task, let alone a tough workout?…
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Webinar: โHealthy Pregnancy, Healthy Mom: Reducing Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorderโ
Read More: Webinar: โHealthy Pregnancy, Healthy Mom: Reducing Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use DisorderโThe opioid epidemic in the United States continues to undermine the health of women and their families. Pregnant women and new moms with opioid use disorder face a unique set of challenges. And they’re often afraid to seek help, which keeps them from both treatment for themselves and prenatal care. Our goal at HealthyWomen is…
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Black Mold Poisoning: Should You Be Worried? with Jenna Phillips Ballard
Read More: Black Mold Poisoning: Should You Be Worried? with Jenna Phillips BallardBlack Mold Poisoning: Should You Be Worried? with Jenna Phillips Ballard Jenna Phillips Ballard returns to the show to have a very important conversation with Natalie Jill about something that affected Jenna in a big way. Thatโs black mold poisoning! Jenna Phillips Ballard is aย coach, speaker, and co-founder of Ascension Leadership Academy. She is on…
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Oxygen Live Workout: Booty and Abs With Sandra Jersby
Read More: Oxygen Live Workout: Booty and Abs With Sandra JersbyRegister here for a 30-minute live workout with Sandra Jersby on July 7 at 12:30 p.m. EST (9:30 a.m. PST). If youโre unable to attend this event live, we will post the workout here for on-demand viewing post-event. This workout from Sandra Jersby will utilize tempo changes and circuit-style training to torch your glutes and…
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3 Big Moves: Drop Sets, Supersets and Giant Sets
Read More: 3 Big Moves: Drop Sets, Supersets and Giant SetsIf youโre looking to shake up your workout routine, there are three techniques you should consider adding to your repertoire: drop sets, supersets and giant sets. These advanced techniques are used to boost the intensity of a workout, improve muscular endurance and shock your body to prevent a plateau. This kind of training also can…
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Ultimate Full-Body Workout: Indoor Rowing
Read More: Ultimate Full-Body Workout: Indoor RowingBy Lisa Steuer Looking for a cardio workout that will whip your whole body into shape? The rowing machine in your gym may be a better choice than the treadmill or elliptical. More and more people are realizing the fitness benefits of rowing without ever stepping foot near any water. Rowing combines cardio with resistance…
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ANIMAL CUTSยฎ POWDER
Read More: ANIMAL CUTSยฎ POWDERAnimal Cuts Powder is a versatile, fat-torching matrix delivering a complete, comprehensive, and effective metabolic powerhouse. Weight management is of prime concern for those who live the active mindset lifestyle โ men, women, anyone who is trying to get shredded. Diet, meal preparation and exercise all have to come together in the ideal balance, whether…
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Lo que debe saber sobre la obesidad
Read More: Lo que debe saber sobre la obesidadEste artรญculo es parte del proyecto conjunto Recupere su bienestar de HealthyWomen y Black Women’s Health Imperative. Revisado por Ariana Chao, Ph.D. La obesidad es una enfermedad que afecta al 41.9% de las mujeres en Estados Unidos, muchas de las cuales tienen otras condiciones mรฉdicas causadas o empeoradas por la obesidad. Si usted o algรบn…
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Factores ambientales y sociales, no solo dieta y ejercicio, factores que contribuyen con la obesidad
Read More: Factores ambientales y sociales, no solo dieta y ejercicio, factores que contribuyen con la obesidadEste artรญculo es parte del proyecto conjunto Recupere su bienestar de HealthyWomen y Black Women’s Health Imperative. En la escuela primaria, una enfermera escolar le dijo a Kylie* que estaba “demasiado” gorda. Para cuando alcanzรณ la adolescencia, un pediatra le dijo que pierda peso. “Es verdad, era un poquito gorda”, dijo Kylie, “pero solo tenรญa…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Periods
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About PeriodsMedically reviewed by Dr. Jessica Shepherd Half the world’s population get a period, but the stigma surrounding menstruation leaves many people feeling too ashamed or uncomfortable to talk freely about periods. As a result, symptoms like heavy bleeding may go undiscussed and undiagnosed, potentially causing serious health problems. How can we know what’s “normal” if…
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How Sarah Baartmanโs Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment for Black Women
Read More: How Sarah Baartmanโs Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment for Black WomenBy Rokeshia Rennรฉ Ashley, Florida International University In โBLACK EFFECT,” a track from Beyoncรฉ and Jay-Z’s 2018 collaborative album โEVERYTHING IS LOVE,” Beyoncรฉ describes a quintessential Black female form: Stunt with your curls, your lips, Sarah Baartman hips Gotta hop into my jeans like I hop into my whip, yeah The celebration of Sarah Baartman’s…
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Delta Variant Makes It Even More Important to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Even if Youโve Already Had the Coronavirus
Read More: Delta Variant Makes It Even More Important to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Even if Youโve Already Had the CoronavirusBy Jennifer T. Grier, University of South Carolina As someone who studies immune responses to respiratory infections, I’ve watched news of the emerging coronavirus variants with concern. I wondered whether vaccination or previous infection would provide protection against SARS-CoV-2 strains, especially the new, highly transmissible delta variant, which has rapidly spread to at least 70…
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The 100-V-In Fitness Quest: Midpoint Check-In
Read More: The 100-V-In Fitness Quest: Midpoint Check-InWeโre halfway through the month, so if youโve been following along with the plan, you should be halfway through your V-In Fitness Quest! It may be a rest day in the overall plan, but youโre well on your way to those 100 straight reps. (You areย keeping up, right? If not, you can always play catch-up…
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Why 30 Minutes of Physical Activity a Day Isnโt Enough
Read More: Why 30 Minutes of Physical Activity a Day Isnโt EnoughWeโve all heard this classic fitness guideline before: Exercise 30 minutes a day, and youโre the picture of health! Yes, just 30 minutes of movement is all it takes. But have you ever stopped to think about what 30 minutes is compared with your entire day?ย Two percent. Just two percent of your whole day.…
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Is Your High-Intensity Workout Draining Your Energy?
Read More: Is Your High-Intensity Workout Draining Your Energy?If youโre seeing diminishing returns from your workouts, or feel more exhausted as the week goes on, weโve got you. Optimizing your iron levels can be the lynchpin to feeling resourced and energized. And now new research shows that the type of workout you get, in addition to your diet, supplementation, and sleep cycles, matter…
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Heart Disease Is the Number One Cause of Death for Women
Read More: Heart Disease Is the Number One Cause of Death for WomenKim Lewis couldn’t shake a persistent cough. She’d been having trouble sleeping and had no energy. After six months, Lewis’ primary care provider (PCP) sent her to a lung specialist. Within minutes, the specialist sent Lewis to the hospital; he noticed that her lips were turning blue. Lewis insisted on driving herself and was lucky…
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Weight Loss, Sugar Substitutes and Obesity
Read More: Weight Loss, Sugar Substitutes and ObesityBy Daniel Gwartney, MD People eat too much. Oops, the truth spilled out. There are far too many calories consumed by the general population, and laborious effort has been trimmed to the bare minimum in many peopleโs lives. Compound that with the decline in active recreation (e.g., exercise, sports), and the cumulative effect over time…
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DIESEL Isolate
Read More: DIESEL IsolateDIESEL is the cleanest whey isolate with certified pasture-raised, grass-fed protein from the pristine South Pacific island of New Zealand. When you care about results, turn to DIESEL Whey Protein Isolate. On every level, DIESEL is truly superior. Itโs all-natural, grass-fed, pasture-raised with zero artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. Itโs lactose-free, gluten-free and peanut (and…
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6 Supplements Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Have on Her Radar
Read More: 6 Supplements Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Have on Her RadarFiguring out which supplementsย women over 35 need can be a dizzying undertaking. From the slew of options available at the local drug store to the multitude of so-called influencers pushing one thing or another on social media, many women may be left scratching their heads while trying to figure out which pills they really need…
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25-Year-Long Study of Black Women Links Frequent Use of Lye-Based Hair Relaxers to a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Read More: 25-Year-Long Study of Black Women Links Frequent Use of Lye-Based Hair Relaxers to a Higher Risk of Breast CancerKimberly Bertrand, Boston University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Frequent and long-term use of lye-based hair straightening products, or relaxers, may increase the risk of breast cancer among Black women, compared with more moderate use. Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study followed 59,000 self-identified African American…
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How to Cope With the World Opening Up When You’re Still Mourning Covid Losses
Read More: How to Cope With the World Opening Up When You’re Still Mourning Covid LossesWith nearly 50% of its adult population fully vaccinated, the United States has generously eased its Covid-19 restrictions, with most states no longer even requiring masks indoors. The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is finally in view, and it seems we can at last begin to enjoy some semblance of normalcy. This…
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10 Yoga Poses to Help Prevent Dead Butt Syndrome
Read More: 10 Yoga Poses to Help Prevent Dead Butt SyndromeThe glutes are the largest muscles in our body. Underusing these important tissues can ultimately lead to knee and back pain. And when we sit for long periods of time, they can basically โforgetโ to fire and support the pelvisโa condition known as gluteus medius tendinopathy,ย gluteal amnesia, or dead butt syndrome (DBS). Thatโs right: Dead…
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The Functional Upper-Body Workout for Killer Arms
Read More: The Functional Upper-Body Workout for Killer ArmsFunctional workouts tend to allow for some creativity โ which is perfect when you find yourself trying to figure out how to train around a freak injury. Thatโs the position certified health coach,ย personal trainerย and IT health-care consultant Kelly Von Schleis found herself in following an Alaskan adventure this spring. โI was on a heli-skiing trip…
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7 Reasons Women Need Nitric Oxide
Read More: 7 Reasons Women Need Nitric OxideYouโve heard plenty about nitric oxideโthat versatile molecule touted for its ability to build vein-popping muscle mass. And while itโs traditionally considered a supplement for men, nitric oxide offers a variety of vital benefits for womenโespecially important as we age. Hereโs what you need to know about nitric oxide, how to boost your bodyโs natural…
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Get a Firm and Shapely Chest
Read More: Get a Firm and Shapely ChestThe dumbbell bench press will come pretty close to a total upper body workout and it is especially good as a chest miracle worker. This exercise activates a host of upper body muscles and will create a firmer and shapelier chest and upper body for you. Some ladies donโt train chest, but they should. Perhaps…
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Mindfulness Meditation Can Make Some Americans More Selfish and Less Generous
Read More: Mindfulness Meditation Can Make Some Americans More Selfish and Less GenerousMichael J. Poulin, University at Buffalo When Japanese chef Yoshihiro Murata travels, he brings water with him from Japan. He says this is the only way to make truly authentic dashi, the flavorful broth essential to Japanese cuisine. There’s science to back him up: water in Japan is notably softer โ which means it has…
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Financial Stress Is Making Women Ill, but There Are Ways to Improve Your Wealth and Your Health
Read More: Financial Stress Is Making Women Ill, but There Are Ways to Improve Your Wealth and Your HealthFour years ago, Jennifer Presley found herself facing a financial nightmare. The single mother of two was refurbishing a home in Glen Allen, Virginia, with her boyfriend, a contractor. The two soon realized much of the home was unsalvageable, and things went from bad to worse when her boyfriend was injured on another job, breaking…
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Muhdo DNA Health Kit
Read More: Muhdo DNA Health KitMuhdoโs DNA Health Kit generates a DNA profile that looks at 1,000 genetic areas (SNPs) and provides over 300 reports based on your genetic makeup โ providing the most conclusive DNA profile available. Nothing is more important than your health, but are you using every possible tool available to monitor your well-being and perform at…
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Exploring Natural Medicine with Dr. Tara Steinke
Read More: Exploring Natural Medicine with Dr. Tara SteinkeExploring Natural Medicine with Dr. Tara Steinke What is Naturopathic Medicine and Treatment and why should you explore it? Natalie Jill is a big believer in this approach to her health and this week she sits down with her own personal Drโs, Tara Steinke & Ginger Sweetan. Dr. Tara Steinke believes we should aspire to…
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4 Active Recovery Strategies for Muscle Growth
Read More: 4 Active Recovery Strategies for Muscle GrowthRest is an important part of recovery, but just because youโve finished a tough workout doesnโt mean itโs best to be idle. In fact, experts agree that gentle movement or light training to get your heart rate up on rest days, aka active recovery, can help move the blood around and help your body repair…
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Total-Body Strength and Cardio: Live With Janelle Trujillo
Read More: Total-Body Strength and Cardio: Live With Janelle TrujilloRegister here for a live workout with Janelle Trujillo on July 14 at 12:30 p.m. EST (9:30 a.m. PST). If youโre unable to attend this event live, we will post the workout here for on-demand viewing post-event. Total-body workouts are a favorite over here atย Oxygen,ย and so are bodyweight routines. It doesnโt get much more convenient…
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Study Finds That Running to Music Improves Performance
Read More: Study Finds That Running to Music Improves PerformanceWhether you pop in your earbuds while running to drown out your labored breathing or to distract yourself from the burn in your calves, weโre willing to bet your favorite playlist makes you feel at least a little bit better while getting a cardio session in. And according to recent research, listening to music while…
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C.U.R.B. Reloaded
Read More: C.U.R.B. ReloadedC.U.R.B. Reloaded has been scientifically engineered with the worldโs most impactful appetite modifiers your body needs to achieve extraordinary results. Controlling your appetite and not overeating is a 24/7 concern of anyone who wants to stay in optimal shape โ whether you want to compete on stage as a physique athlete for the entire world…
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How Atopic Dermatitis Changes as You Age
Read More: How Atopic Dermatitis Changes as You AgeMedically reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Liotta
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Atopic Dermatitis Across Your Body
Read More: Atopic Dermatitis Across Your BodyMedically reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Liotta
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Mix-and-Match Workout: Dumbbell Circuit
Read More: Mix-and-Match Workout: Dumbbell CircuitDumbbells are a common at-home training tool, and this circuit consists of six tried-and-true movements that can help you build lean muscle while also burning fat because of the nonstop nature of the programming. With hard-hitting workouts like this circuit, designed by Jim Ryno, owner of Iron House home gym design in Alpine, New Jersey,…
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Perfect Butt Workout
Read More: Perfect Butt WorkoutThis workout will give you the bottom you want โ if you are willing to pay the price. It wonโt happen overnight. Booty-licious celebrities have used their lean, firm bottoms to propel them into mega-stardom. A nice butt is the Holy Grail of a healthy, sexy-looking body. Nice butts arenโt just for the rich and…









