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Living With Obesity as You Age
Read More: Living With Obesity as You AgeMedically reviewed by Kelynne J. Oristel, R.N., GNP, APRN, Ph.D. (hon.) Aging is the biggest risk factor for heart attacks, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other chronic health conditions. And obesity can make the aging process happen faster. That puts women who are living with obesity or overweight at even higher risk for mental and physical…
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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About IUDs
Read More: Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About IUDsMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. Women today have more options than ever when it comes to birth control. One of these options is the intrauterine device, better known as the IUD. But how do you know if an IUD is right for you? Talk to your healthcare provider (HCP) about your options. In…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Long-Acting Reversible ContraceptionMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. If you’re looking for a safe, effective and hassle-free way to prevent pregnancy, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) may be a good option for you. We reached out to Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale University School of Medicine…
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Infertility Treatment Options
Read More: Infertility Treatment OptionsMedically reviewed by Rashmi Kudesia, M.D., M.Sc. April 23-29, 2023, is National Infertility Awareness Week. For Monica Wunderman, the road to parenthood hasn’t been easy. Wunderman has always wanted to have children, but when she struggled to get pregnant she wasn’t sure what to do. Wunderman has two uteruses — which unfortunately does not mean…
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Get Firm and Shapely Glutes With the Butt Blaster
Read More: Get Firm and Shapely Glutes With the Butt BlasterAlmost everyone wants to have firmer and more toned buttocks. Firming this region will make clothes fit their best and it will allow you to get back into those tight jeans. While some many consider surgery, this is not the best approach to a firmer butt because even the best plastic surgeons cannot really firm…
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Abs of Steel®
Read More: Abs of Steel®Abs of Steel® is an advanced, heat-activated scientific formula designed to give the appearance of a razor-sharp, rock-hard core. Having a six-pack and a rock-hard midsection takes dedication and consistency in terms of diet and training; yet there are times when your efforts don’t quite result in pristine ab definition and a chiseled core. When you…
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Lift Your Look With Puma Fit Collection
Read More: Lift Your Look With Puma Fit CollectionThis winter we have the perfect solution to staying active. For those looking for inspiration, the new PUMA FIT COLLECTION inspires you to get active and look good while you’re at it. Take your workout to the next level with PUMA FIT, a training collection that fuses performance and style. Flattering, form-fitting designs feature bold…
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5 Great Reasons To Buy The May/June 2023 Issue of Women’s Health
Read More: 5 Great Reasons To Buy The May/June 2023 Issue of Women’s HealthYou’ve been watching your life wave goodbye, crippled by fear, procrastination and whatever else that’s holding you back from living your best life. In this Women’s Health issue, we help you to finally get sh*t done! 1. Our cover star P!nk’s Nothing-Is-Off-Limits Attitude May Just Inspire You Never one to dodge a challenge, P!nk continues…
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This Basic Nut Butter Recipe Is So Easy, You’ll Never Buy PB Again
Read More: This Basic Nut Butter Recipe Is So Easy, You’ll Never Buy PB AgainIt’s easier than you think to make nut butter. Master this basic nut butter recipe and you’ll never have to eat store-bought again. Plus, store your nut butters in a jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks! Nut butters are loaded with heart-healthy fats that keep your bad cholesterol in…
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Going Blind Has Its Challenges, But It’s Not as Scary as You May Think
Read More: Going Blind Has Its Challenges, But It’s Not as Scary as You May ThinkApril is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. As told to Nicole Audrey Spector We were toddlers when our parents noticed something was off. During the day, we were carefree and curious — identical twin sisters exploring the world and touching everything we could see. But at night, we became shy and cautious of our…
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Obesity Throughout Different Life Stages
Read More: Obesity Throughout Different Life StagesObesity can affect our bodies differently as we age. While excess weight can negatively affect health at any age, obesity in midlife and beyond can speed up the aging process, leading to worse mental and physical health outcomes for many women. For instance, living with obesity can harm your mental health and increase depression. It…
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The 5 Best Positions To Make You Orgasm During Sex
Read More: The 5 Best Positions To Make You Orgasm During SexReaching orgasm can be, well, hard, if you’re not in the right position. That’s why WH spoke to Christine Webber, a Harley Street psychotherapist and somatic sex coach Stella Anna Sonnenbaum, to discuss the best sex positions for female orgasms. You’re welcome. Before we start, a quick disclaimer: orgasm does not always have to be the end goal of sex, for either…
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Melanoma 101
Read More: Melanoma 101Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Liotta, M.D. Your skin is the largest organ in the body, so it makes sense that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. But did you know that rates of melanoma — the most deadly form of skin cancer — have been on the rise for women? More than…
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Why Are People of Color More Likely to Die from Skin Cancer?
Read More: Why Are People of Color More Likely to Die from Skin Cancer?When Jacqueline Smith volunteers at events to promote the importance of skin cancer screening, she’ll offer sunscreen to anyone who stops by her table or booth. Smith said she hears, “Nope, I don’t need that,” a lot from people of color. Determined, she offers it again. “Yes, you do,” she says. “You really do. Just…
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“Here’s How I Lost Over 20 Kilos And Regained My Confidence”
Read More: “Here’s How I Lost Over 20 Kilos And Regained My Confidence”One woman, powered by research and a strong resolve, lost over 20 kilos in just two years. Here’s how Carol did it. When 40-year-old Carol Mgenge was young, she thought that being big was natural for her body, taking the cue from her big-boned family. “I think it was [in] high school where I realized…
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Everything You Know About Self-Care Isn’t Wrong… But It’s Not Quite Right
Read More: Everything You Know About Self-Care Isn’t Wrong… But It’s Not Quite RightThe term ‘self-care’ is having a moment, but is it the right one? When it’s not being sold to us in the form of candles or fuzzy PJs via Instagram ads, self-care is taking over our TikTok FYP with “everything shower” routines. It’s become an excuse for our every indulgence. Happy hour after a terrible day at work? That’s self-care.…
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Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better Race
Read More: Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better RaceWhen it comes to race fuel, it’s easy to think just your training should take you over the finish line. But for endurance feats, you need a little food to give your tank more power. Raeesa Solwa Mehtar, a biokineticist and running coach, has run multiple marathons, ultra-marathons and several half marathons. Here’s her advice on race fuel;…
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Try This Tough-ish Workout To Really Build Your Strength
Read More: Try This Tough-ish Workout To Really Build Your StrengthLet’s admit it: most workouts are tough going. There’s always the element of challenging yourself every time you step up and throw down. But this workout, by Willow Way trainer and gym owner Alida Hendrikz, is tough as nails (ish) and will really test your mettle. At Willow Way, workouts work in six-week cycles. “Through…
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Why Are Women So Stressed?
Read More: Why Are Women So Stressed?April is Stress Awareness Month. Mary Young, a certified mental health first-aid trainer in Georgia, lived life at full speed. She was an active woman who gave her all to her job and volunteer work at her church. Until one day, she couldn’t. “Looking at my Facebook memories, I could see that I had many…
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27 Amazing Autumn/Winter Fragrances Everyone Will Be Wearing This Year
Read More: 27 Amazing Autumn/Winter Fragrances Everyone Will Be Wearing This YearDid you know you should be wearing different scents during different seasons? Well, now you do! These autumn/winter fragrances for women are the very best that 2023 has to offer. What Should You Look For In An Autumn/Winter Fragrance? It’s simple really. You’re looking for warm, comforting notes, kind of like searching for the perfect…
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Ultimate Sleep Hack Or TikTok Fad? The Colour Of Sound Explained
Read More: Ultimate Sleep Hack Or TikTok Fad? The Colour Of Sound ExplainedThe sheer volume of sleep hacks on TikTok is enough to keep you up all night. And the one that never fails to crank up the views is utilising different colours of sound to get you to sleep. Sure we’ve all heard of white noise before, but did you know there’s also pink, brown, green and even…
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How To Balance Your Haircare And Workouts, If You’re Black
Read More: How To Balance Your Haircare And Workouts, If You’re BlackAt WH, we believe sweat changes everything. Well, for many Black women, that includes hair, which can take on a different form – straight, curly, coily – with just a drop of water or heat. So when choosing between a workout or a wet set, hair wins, almost always. Let’s level the playing field. Here’s…
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Get Toned Without the Bulk
Read More: Get Toned Without the BulkMany women spend hours every week lifting weights and working out, but some project radically different images. Fit, lean celebrities exude beauty and sexuality and represent role models to legions of women around the world. Some athletes like shot-putters, on the other hand, convey the image of bulked-up, stodgy behemoths. Unfortunately, many women avoid weight…
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50 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Your Mom Will Actually Want
Read More: 50 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Your Mom Will Actually WantWe all have a mom or mother figure who holds a special place in our hearts, and they definitely deserve the best gift this Mother’s Day. It could be your biological mom, a loving aunt, a supportive teacher, a caring mother-in-law, or even your older sister who’s always looking out for you. Whatever the case…
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The 28 Best Winter Workout Gear To Bag, RN
Read More: The 28 Best Winter Workout Gear To Bag, RNIf you’re looking for comfy warmth during cold-weather sessions, look no further than this winter workout gear. The pieces we’ve chosen have added warmth without that stuffy feeling, repel moisture like a toxic ex and keep you cool but comfy during early-morning runs, outdoor sessions in the wind and more. Sports bras adidas Lift Your…
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“I Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days — It Was Amazing”
Read More: “I Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days — It Was Amazing”When I first told the Women’s Health team I wanted to drink kombucha every day, half said “yum” and the other half said “yuck”. It’s just one of those things – you either love it or you hate it. But its health benefits proceed it. So with my fridge stocked, the challenge began. This was…
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Whey Protein vs. Casein: Which Is Better?
Read More: Whey Protein vs. Casein: Which Is Better?Q: What is the difference between whey protein and casein? Does it matter which one I use as a protein source? A: Both whey and casein are complete protein sources containing all the essential amino acids. Either one can be used to satisfy your daily protein requirements. And although they are milk-based proteins, most of…
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IMMORTAL®
Read More: IMMORTAL®Immortal is not just another multivitamin. Designed to improve overall health, wellness and performance, Immortal is the most complete multivitamin EVER CREATED. Is your morning supplement routine more complicated and time consuming than it needs to be? For many people, it takes time and effort to perfect the daily ritual that is a key part…
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What Is Unconditional Love, And Is It Healthy To Cultivate In Your Relationships?
Read More: What Is Unconditional Love, And Is It Healthy To Cultivate In Your Relationships?Society often imposes the idea that unconditional love is the epitome of familial, romantic, and platonic bonds. Above all else, we should strive to love others with “no strings attached” as, arguably, it’s the pinnacle of love. But, is loving someone unconditionally, just because you’re expected to, actually healthy? Being A Parent Take a parent’s…
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9 Breakfast Ideas That’ll Give You A Better Boost Than Coffee
Read More: 9 Breakfast Ideas That’ll Give You A Better Boost Than CoffeeWe all need a healthy breakfast to give us the energy to start the day. But not all breakfasts are created equally, and coming up with breakfast ideas can seem impossible when you’re already starving and a million things on your to-do list are threatening your day. The trick is to max out your veggie…
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How Endometrial Cancer Is Diagnosed
Read More: How Endometrial Cancer Is DiagnosedMedically reviewed by Shawana Moore, DNP, CRNP, WHNP-BC + Video Transcript How Endometrial Cancer Is Diagnosed Picture of uterus highlighting the lining Most common cancer of female reproductive organs 4th most diagnosed cancer for U.S. women Endometrial cancer, a type of uterine cancer, starts in the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. …
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Ways to Cope with Common Menopause Symptoms
Read More: Ways to Cope with Common Menopause SymptomsMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. + Video Transcript How to Cope with Common Menopause Symptoms More than 8 out of 10 women have symptoms Image of 8 out of 10 women Narrator: The menopause transition can cause many symptoms — and more than 8 out of 10 women will experience them. Knowing what…
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Menopause Got You Down? There’s an App For That.
Read More: Menopause Got You Down? There’s an App For That.Brittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, an entrepreneur and a molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, she’s really smart.) Read her column here each month to learn about what’s happening in the world of technology and innovation in women’s health. As if spontaneous hot flashes and unexpected weight gain aren’t enough for women who…
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Adolescent, caregiving, Childcare, Healthy home, Medication safety, Otc medication safety, Otc medicine safety, Parenting, Parenting teens, Prescrption drugs
Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?
Read More: Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?April 22 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Not sure what to do with all the medicine cluttering up your medicine cabinet? Old painkillers. Expired antibiotics. Piles of prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines you never finished for one reason or another. You know you have to keep them out of the hands of other people,…
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Women’s Eye Health 101
Read More: Women’s Eye Health 101April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. The facts are hard to read: Women are at greater risk for eye diseases and visual impairments and experience blindness or permanent vision loss more than men. Why? Research suggests that there may be hormonal differences that make women more likely to get eye diseases. Plus, women…
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8 Benefits Of Gherkin Juice That Will Make You Want To Drink Some ASAP
Read More: 8 Benefits Of Gherkin Juice That Will Make You Want To Drink Some ASAPEveryone loves a good gherkin (my deepest condolences to the wayward taste buds out there that can’t appreciate them). However, since gherkins are the stars of the jar, too often the juice — you know the stuff responsible for turning your everyday cucumber into crunchy, sour goodness — gets tossed out and forgotten. But not…
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These Pistachio Energy Balls Are The Perfect Snack
Read More: These Pistachio Energy Balls Are The Perfect SnackAre you tired of the same old snacks that leave you feeling sluggish and unsatisfied? Look no further than these delicious and nutritious Pistachio Energy Balls! Packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats, these energy balls are the perfect snack to keep you fueled and satisfied throughout the day. Not only are they amazeballs, but…
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Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 Series
Read More: Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 SeriesFabienne Lanz, a prominent figure in the motorsport industry and Women in Motorsport global ambassador, has partnered with T4 Series, a leading motorsport platform, to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the sport. As part of this initiative, Lanz and T4 Series are thrilled to announce the upcoming 3-day…
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Maureen Blanquisco
Read More: Maureen BlanquiscoInterview by Ron Harris As the greatest Bikini competitor in the world, I think it’s time people learned more about you. Iknow you were born in the Philippines. Were you athletic as a kid growing up? I was very athletic. I attended a private elementary school named Dominican College, and I swam competitively there. A…
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Super Slow Training: Is It Effective?
Read More: Super Slow Training: Is It Effective?Q: Is super slow training effective? I saw an interview online with a trainer who claimed it was the best way to lift weights. A: I’ve been asked the same question a lot recently. Super slow seems to be an “exercise du jour” that has attracted a fair number of disciples. Unfortunately, as with most…
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How To Strengthen Brittle Nails, According To Dermatologists
Read More: How To Strengthen Brittle Nails, According To DermatologistsWhen you have weak nails, it may seem like a constant (and impossible) battle to keep them from breaking. While getting your nails done frequently or doing them yourself at home may seem like the solution to maintaining the look and health of your nails, it may be doing more harm than good, especially when…
