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Powerful Conversations Can Lead to Cognitive Well-Being
Read More: Powerful Conversations Can Lead to Cognitive Well-BeingIt can be difficult to stick to activities that are good for your well-being. From waking up early to eating enough vegetables, things that are good for your brain and body can often be a challenge to stick to.ย Despite the challenges associated with implementing healthier habits, one research-backed tool for a better well-being is something…
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What Is Intermittent Fasting?
Read More: What Is Intermittent Fasting?Medically reviewed by Isabel Smith, M.S., R.N., C.D.N. Youโve probably heard of intermittent fasting. There are hundreds of thousands of posts dedicated to the trend on social media, and celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz swear itโs how they maintain their fit physiques. Famous bods aside, the eating pattern has been linked to a…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene LukeWe partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some important questions about melanoma. Expert guest, Dr. Janiene Luke, answers some common questions: What Is Melanoma and How Common Is It? Do Melanoma Symptoms Appear the Same for Everyone? Does Surgery to Remove Skin Cancer Leave Permanent Scars? What Is Genetic Tumor Testing and Should…
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Turning 65 and Getting on Medicare? You Could Lose Coverage for Obesity Care
Read More: Turning 65 and Getting on Medicare? You Could Lose Coverage for Obesity CareFor millions of people living with obesity, the class of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1 agonists have been game-changers (think Wegovy and Zepbound). Studies show that people on these medications can lose more weight than they can with just lifestyle changes alone. But for one group of Americans โ people on Medicare โ at least…
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Does Cold Capping Work?
Read More: Does Cold Capping Work?I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, right around the same time the first FDA-approved cold cap came out. Iโd heard about the potential hair-saving helmet on the news, and I crossed all my follicles that it could work for me as I prepared to start chemotherapy. Unfortunately, I wasnโt a candidate for scalp…
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How Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Affect Long-term Health Risks?
Read More: How Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Affect Long-term Health Risks?Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) replenishes hormones the body no longer produces in sufficient amounts during menopause. While this type of therapy alleviates symptoms associated with menopause, such as night sweats, mood swings, and hot flashes, the professionals at Harley Institute can help you understand the potential impact on long-term health. Letโs explore how hormone replacement…
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I’m Proud to Be the Founder of Moms on Mushrooms
Read More: I’m Proud to Be the Founder of Moms on MushroomsAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber In 2019, my best friend/business partner and I took our very successful โparentally incorrectโ live comedy act, โThe Pump and Dump Show,โ to the next level. After touring the country for six years and performing in front of thousands of mothers, we decided it was time to grow the show…
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WomenTalk: The Role of Womenโs Health Nurse Practitioners: Contraceptive Care
Read More: WomenTalk: The Role of Womenโs Health Nurse Practitioners: Contraceptive CareDuring this three-part series of WomenTalk, we’re partnering with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health to explore the role nurse practitioners play in contraceptive, maternal and menopause care. In this episode, weโll discuss new contraceptive options and their safety and efficacy. Weโll also look at how to access care and which questions…
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My Endometrial Cancer Hid in Menopause
Read More: My Endometrial Cancer Hid in MenopauseAs told to Erica Rimlinger As far as I knew, I wasnโt going through menopause. I was going through โthe change.โ Like many women in my generation, I was raised in a household, community and society that spoke vaguely about โthe changeโ and the โproblemsโ that crept up when you reached โa certain age.โ I…
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โTrue or False: Menopause
Read More: โTrue or False: MenopauseOctober 18, 2024, is World Menopause Day. Menopause is a natural part of life that everyone who menstruates will go through at some point. But if you feel self-conscious talking about menopause โ we hear you. Despite the fact that more than half of the population experiences this change, thereโs still stigma and disparities in…
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โHow A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Forced Me To Redefine Intimacy โ And Ultimately Made My Marriage Strongerโ
Read More: โHow A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Forced Me To Redefine Intimacy โ And Ultimately Made My Marriage StrongerโIn October 2017, I felt a small, hard mass sitting above my right breast. At first, I assumed it was a clogged milk duct from breastfeeding my 18-month-old son, Freddie. I tried hot showers and cold packs, but it didnโt go away. While I wasnโt overly concerned, I made a mental note to call my…
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You Need To Make Our Gingerbread Christmas Pudding Recipe This Festive Season
Read More: You Need To Make Our Gingerbread Christmas Pudding Recipe This Festive SeasonItโs time to put a new spin on an old classic. And weโd like to introduce you to this Gingerbread Christmas pudding recipe to help you do just that. Youโll warm up your pud by adding gingerbread spices and then drizzle over a luscious ginger caramel sauce for added wow factor. READ MORE: Try This…
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ยฟQuรฉ son los alteradores endocrinos?
Read More: ยฟQuรฉ son los alteradores endocrinos?English Las hormonas, que son quรญmicos en tu cuerpo, actรบan como mensajeros que ayudan a controlar tus cรฉlulas y รณrganos. Y los alteradores endocrinos son quรญmicos que interfieren con el funcionamiento de las hormonas. Algunos alteradores endocrinos se producen naturalmente y otros los hacen seres humanos. La Endocrine Society estima que hay aproximadamente 85,000 quรญmicos…
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5 First Steps To Take After An Early-Breast-Cancer Diagnosis
Read More: 5 First Steps To Take After An Early-Breast-Cancer DiagnosisReceiving an early-breast-cancer diagnosis can feel like a shock to your system, prompting a wave of emotions that can range from fear to sadness, and everything in between. While youโre trying to get your wits about you, know that what to do next is at the ready for you. Here we lay out steps to…
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12 Ways To Deal With Gaslighting In The Workplace
Read More: 12 Ways To Deal With Gaslighting In The WorkplaceGaslighting is, perhaps, one of the most popular โNew Ageโ psychological phrase that has managed to spill out of therapy sessions into personal/intimate relationships and the workplace! โGaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and/or manipulation that can make someone question their own thoughts, feelings, reality and sanity,โ explains certified corporate wellness specialist Kristina Mereigh…
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The Best Yoga Flow For Relaxation
Read More: The Best Yoga Flow For RelaxationWhoโs ready for a quick 2-minute relaxation sesh? Pick me! Itโs that time of year when burnout, stress and end-of-year blues creep in. If youโre struggling with focus or feeling overwhelmed, this yoga flow is exactly what you need to unwind. Woosah! Time:ย 2 minutes Equipment:ย Yoga mat Good for:ย Relaxation Instructions:ย Flow from one pose to the next.…
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Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer
Read More: Breastfeeding and Breast CancerLaurel Post always knew she wanted to breastfeed. But her plan to nurse her son for at least two years was derailed after 15 months when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. If sheโd had time to prepare, Laurel could have pumped and stored her own milk. But she needed to…
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The Connection Between Osteoporosis and Depression
Read More: The Connection Between Osteoporosis and DepressionOctober 20, 2024, is World Osteoporosis Day. As the old saying goes, sticks and stones may break your bones but neglecting your bone health will hurt you. If itโs been awhile since you thought about your bones, we get it. Bone health is underrated. But itโs also really important. Letโs put it this way: You…
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FAQs About HIV and Pregnancy
Read More: FAQs About HIV and PregnancyMedically reviewed by Emily Barr, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, CNM, ACRN, FACNM, FAAN It might feel overwhelming if youโre living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and want to get pregnant. You might wonder if you could pass on the virus to your baby, or if you can keep taking your HIV medications while pregnant. These concerns…
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Tips for Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers
Read More: Tips for Head and Neck Cancer CaregiversIf youโre caring for someone with head and neck cancer, you may be at a higher risk of caregiver burnout than some other groups of cancer caregivers. A 2023 study in JAMA Network Open found that caregivers for people suffering from head and neck cancer are at higher risk of their own negative health impacts…
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HIV, Hivaids, Preventive health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Sexually transmitted infections, Stds, Sti
Barriers to Accessing PrEP Mean Missed Opportunities to Prevent HIV
Read More: Barriers to Accessing PrEP Mean Missed Opportunities to Prevent HIVWhen HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was first identified in the 1980s, it almost certainly a death sentence. More than 100,000 Americans died from the new disease in that decade. The idea that one day there might be medicines to prevent infection was a fantasy. Today, these medicines, called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), do exist,…
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What Are Endocrine Disruptors?
Read More: What Are Endocrine Disruptors?Hormones, which are chemicals in your body, act like messengers to help control your cells and organs. And endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the way hormones work. Some endocrine disruptors occur naturally and others are made by humans. The Endocrine Society estimates that there are nearly 85,000 human-made chemicals in the world โ…
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Is The Thule Urban Glide 3 The Best Running Stroller? I Tried It Out
Read More: Is The Thule Urban Glide 3 The Best Running Stroller? I Tried It OutAs a new mum, getting back into running (or even just some form of exercise) can feel like an uphill battle โ especially if you donโt have the right gear. Between squeezing into your pre-baby leggings and actually finding the energy to plan a run, itโs a lot to juggle in those early days. For…
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Things You (Probably) Didnโt Know About Antidepressants โ And Depression
Read More: Things You (Probably) Didnโt Know About Antidepressants โ And DepressionSadly, we still live in a time when not everyone understands antidepressants and depression in South Africa. In some cases, people disclosing their mental health issues have been labelledย โcrazyโ, โpretending to be sickโ and โnot strong enoughโ. This kind of attitude can lead to patients not seeking help, which can deteriorate their mental health further.…
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28 Great Local Beauty Brands To Support RN And Forever
Read More: 28 Great Local Beauty Brands To Support RN And ForeverThe beauty industry in South Africa has seen the flourishing of local beauty brands that care for skin, use local, natural ingredients, are sustainable and deliver dewy skin to match. The local beauty brand space is exciting, innovative and almost completely female-led โ we love! With the international success of independent beauty brands like Glossier,…
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Getting Real About Red Yeast Rice
Read More: Getting Real About Red Yeast RiceFact: Red yeast rice is the most colorful name in the supplement game. It certainly sounds cool as an acronym (#RYR vibes). But did you know red yeast rice is produced from a mold โ not a yeast? Weโre guessing โred mold riceโ just doesnโt have the same ring to it. If you have high…
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More People Are Using Ketamine For Depression โ But How Safe Is It?
Read More: More People Are Using Ketamine For Depression โ But How Safe Is It?As we focus on mental health this October, itโs important to remember that of the many crises plaguing South Africa, depression is one of them. A 2022 studyย by Wits highlighted key findings: South Africans suffer higher rates of depression and anxiety than other countries. Only a quarter of those ever receive treatment. And, since treatments…
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The Best Foundations For Every Skin Type Of 2024
Read More: The Best Foundations For Every Skin Type Of 2024Looking for your ideal foundation is like low-key looking for love. We are all looking for the one that checks all our boxes.ย As beauty editors, we can confidently say that finding the best foundation is no easy feat.ย Much like love, itโs not always easy. Sometimes you get a match that looks great on the…
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Access, Affordable care act, Health insurance, Health policy, Maternity care, Medicare, Policy, Women’s rights
Where Do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Stand on Womenโs Health Issues?
Read More: Where Do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Stand on Womenโs Health Issues?Thereโs a lot at stake in this presidential election, and womenโs health policy will be impacted by our new commander in chief and their administration, no matter who wins. So, as the 2024 presidential election fast approaches, make sure you know where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on important issues related to womenโs health…
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How To Get Clean Girl Make-Up On A Budget (+ 26 Wallet-Friendly Products)
Read More: How To Get Clean Girl Make-Up On A Budget (+ 26 Wallet-Friendly Products)The classic clean girl make-up has a lot of appeal. It champions natural beauty, celebrating skin in its purest form. The idea is simple: less is more. Think: dewy luminous skin, rosey cheeks, a naturalย soft lip, beautiful brows โ freckles, skin and all of the good stuff that is you.ย Weโve got an easy-to-follow clean girl…
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โWe Need To Have More Open Conversations About Miscarriages, Abortions And Pregnancyโ
Read More: โWe Need To Have More Open Conversations About Miscarriages, Abortions And PregnancyโSocial psychologist Hilary Davies shares her experience and lays out the need for open conversations about miscarriages, abortions and pregnancy. **Trigger Warning: This personal experience piece discusses sensitive topics such as abortion, miscarriage, pregnancy and grief. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself while reading this content.** Five uncertain days About a year…
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Itโs Here! The Fragrance Youโll Be Wearing All Season
Read More: Itโs Here! The Fragrance Youโll Be Wearing All SeasonIntroducing โI Want Choo Le Parfumโ โ an intense and vibrant perfume ready to ignite confidence. โI Want Choo Le Parfumโ joins the exclusive โI Want Chooโ fragrance line, embodying the daring glamour of Jimmy Choo. The creators expertly crafted the latest instalment to align with the first two creations, delivering a complimentary third fragrance…
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Top Hacks To Summer-Proof Your Skin
Read More: Top Hacks To Summer-Proof Your SkinSummer can be challenging for those with eczema-prone and sensitive skin. Hereโs how to keep your skin hydrated and happy through the warm months. Choose Gentle Cleansers Choose a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser like E45โs Face Foaming Cleanser. Not only does it remove impuritiesยนแต, but it also preserves your skinโs natural moisture barrierยนแต. With calming propertiesยนแต,…
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Microdosing Mushrooms โ Magic or Meaningless?
Read More: Microdosing Mushrooms โ Magic or Meaningless?Do you remember the scene in โAlice in Wonderlandโ when Alice nibbles on a mushroom so she doesnโt grow too big or shrink too small? Thatโs pretty much the thought process behind microdosing. You donโt take enough of the psychedelic drug to experience a real notable change, but the tiny dose may have mental perks,…
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Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Read More: Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian CancerMedically reviewed by Blair McNamara, M.D. + Infographic text Nearly 20,000 women in the United States will receive an ovarian cancer (cancer of the ovaries) diagnosis in 2024. โThe silent killerโ There is no screening test for ovarian cancer, so it can go a long time without being caught.ย Symptoms of ovarian cancer often go…
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How Anneke Bosch Prepped For The Womenโs T20 World Cup
Read More: How Anneke Bosch Prepped For The Womenโs T20 World CupAs the Proteas Women prepare for the 2024 ICC Womenโs T20 World Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from 3 October โ 20 October, all-rounder Anneke Bosch is focused on making a significant impact both personally and for her team. Anneke brings her right-handed batting prowess and a wealth of experience…
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Youโre About To Get Addicted To This Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart
Read More: Youโre About To Get Addicted To This Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon TartA fresh dessert is always a good idea, especially when it marries flavours that you wouldnโt have imagined coming together. Weโve picked this delectable creation from award-winningย Chef Monchรฉ Mullerโs bookย Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through The Wine Regions Of France, Italy, Spain And South Africa. Letโs jump right in! READ MORE: This Braai Dessert Is…
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Black Women Have the Lowest Rates of Ovarian Cancer โ But Are Less Likely to Survive the Disease
Read More: Black Women Have the Lowest Rates of Ovarian Cancer โ But Are Less Likely to Survive the DiseaseSeptember 2024 is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Like most cancers, ovarian cancer has better outcomes if itโs treated early. However, itโs tough to find ovarian cancer early because it often has no symptoms. In the U.S. alone, there are almost 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer each year โ and more than 14,000 deaths.…
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4 Most Common Questions Women Ask About Their Sexual Health
Read More: 4 Most Common Questions Women Ask About Their Sexual HealthWhat does your โGirls Nightโ consist of? Pizza, wine and a few episodes of Emily In Paris? Or is it a night where you and your girls get deep into conversations about sex, toys and men? For many, it will be the first option, as the latter tends to make many feel uncomfortable. Why is…
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The 15-Minute Tone Up Workout
Read More: The 15-Minute Tone Up WorkoutโThis workout is simple, but itโll seriously crank your heart rate and metabolism,โ says strength and conditioning specialist Jen Ator. Youโll also increase your flexibility and core strength and sculpt your butt, legs and shoulders, so you can get back to that sun lounger asap. Make this set your travel go-to, or do it three…
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Get The Strong Girl Look This Summer With The New Fitness Fusion Collection
Read More: Get The Strong Girl Look This Summer With The New Fitness Fusion CollectionJoin the club, the Strong Girl Club. The inspiration behind the latest Fitness Fusion line comes straight from the powerhouse women we see every day. Strong in every aspect of life, whether itโs in the gym, at home, or in the office, these everyday women hustle, grind and make it happen. Fitness Fusion is here…
