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Why Are More Non-Smokers Getting Lung Cancer?
Read More: Why Are More Non-Smokers Getting Lung Cancer?At 37, Samantha Murrell was the picture of health. She hiked daily and enjoyed other outdoor activities like paddleboarding and mountain biking near her home in Montana. Murrell was also proactive with her health and stayed on top of preventive exams. She diligently checked for moles that could indicate the beginnings of skin cancer, did…
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Your Guide to Colon Cancer Screening Tests
Read More: Your Guide to Colon Cancer Screening TestsMedically reviewed by Ayanna Lewis, M.D. Getting screened is the best way to lower your risk of colon cancer, a disease that affects 1 in 25 women and is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women under 50. The good news — particularly for those who really dread the idea of a colonoscopy —…
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Why Are Women of Color More at Risk for Lupus?
Read More: Why Are Women of Color More at Risk for Lupus?As a senior at Florida A&M University, Sharon Harris had been juggling a full course load, three jobs and other demands of college life when she started to feel sick. She visited the doctor and went to the hospital emergency room for gastrointestinal problems, and healthcare providers (HCPs) thought she might have Crohn’s disease. The…
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Happy Hour Is on the Rocks: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Advisory
Read More: Happy Hour Is on the Rocks: Alcohol and Breast Cancer AdvisoryAttention libation lovers: A new advisory from the surgeon general says drinking alcohol — even one drink a day — increases the risk for certain cancers. Breast cancer had the highest alcohol-related risk for women and people assigned female at birth. The report states that about 4 more women out of 100 would develop breast…
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How Gloot Is Helping Women Take Control Of Their Health
Read More: How Gloot Is Helping Women Take Control Of Their HealthCape Town-based entrepreneur and supplement innovator, Greg Tinkler, spent 12 years immersed in the health and supplement industry. Over time, and despite the industry’s growth, he spotted a glaring gap: there was no brand that catered solely to women’s unique health needs. Greg Tinkler A Wellness Recipe Now the founder of Gloot – a proudly…
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How to Make a Vision Board
Read More: How to Make a Vision BoardIt’s a new year and you know what that means: a ton of messaging about a “new” you. Well, for the record, we think you’re fabulous. (And that color looks great on you, BTW.) But if you’re looking to fire up your fabulousness or craving a change this year, a vision board may help you…
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These Strength Moves For Swimmers Are Total-Body Toners
Read More: These Strength Moves For Swimmers Are Total-Body TonersThese dry-land moves form a double-whammy for your bod: they’re the perfect strength moves for swimmers and will also tone and up your endurance for whatever your sport. “These moves may help you improve your swimming style in the water,” says Graham Hill, a top South African swimmer and former head coach for the national…
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Slower Walks Boost Weight Loss In Women Over 50, Recent Study Finds: Here’s Why
Read More: Slower Walks Boost Weight Loss In Women Over 50, Recent Study Finds: Here’s WhyMany people assume that high-intensity workouts are the only way to burn fat and lose weight. But that’s just not the case when it comes to walking for women older than 50, according to a recent study. In fact, researchers discovered that women who moved at a slower pace burned more fat than those who sped through their strolls. Here’s…
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6 Tips for True Self-Care in the New Year
Read More: 6 Tips for True Self-Care in the New Year+ Infographic text Treat yourself right by getting A Mammogram Takes less time than a mani/pedi — and it can save your life The 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer that’s caught early is 99% A Colonoscopy Not a massage, but you do sleep through it The 5-year cervical rate for colon cancer that’s…
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Why 92% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail (Hidden Truth)
Read More: Why 92% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail (Hidden Truth)WHY 92% OF NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FAIL (AND HOW TO BE IN THE 8%) Remember when you promised yourself LAST January would be different? Let’s talk about why those resolutions keep falling flat (especially when it comes to fat loss in midlife!) In this eye-opening episode of Midlife Conversations, I’m pulling back the curtain on…
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5 Ways To Actually Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Read More: 5 Ways To Actually Make Your New Year’s Resolutions StickIf packed gyms on January 1 are any indication, everyone starts off the new year with the best of intentions – from upping your organisation skills to getting fit after a hectic holiday season. However, statistics have found that only a fraction of people actually stick with their resolutions. Here are some simple ways to…
