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I Still Live a Full and Active Life with Lupus
Read More: I Still Live a Full and Active Life with LupusAs told to Marnie Goodfriend I’ve always been a thrill seeker. At age 22, I wanted to experience life to the fullest, and I enjoyed snowboarding, traveling — and even bungee jumping. I was healthy and had never had anything more than a cold until I started experiencing extreme fatigue, joint pain, and swelling in…
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Removing the Mask: Autism in Women
Read More: Removing the Mask: Autism in WomenApril is Autism Acceptance Month. Like many women with autism, Dana Waters had no idea she was autistic until she was an adult. “We really do look different,” said the psychologist and professor at Antioch University in Seattle. “The assessment measures developed as the norm were based on young white boys. The problem with early…
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A Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe That’s Perfect For The Weekend
Read More: A Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe That’s Perfect For The WeekendSay what? The theory goes: apples are high in pectin, which binds with water and limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb and store. Now that’s a good reason to whip up an apple crumble, right? Another reason it can add to weight loss? Apples are packed with fibre, which slows down the…
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Autoimmune Disease & Women
Read More: Autoimmune Disease & Women+ Infographic text Did you know that women are more likely to have an autoimmune disease than men? As many as 4 out of 5 people with an autoimmune disease are women. What is an autoimmune disease? An autoimmune disease develops when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, organs or tissues. Autoimmune…
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Lifting the Lid on Upper Blepharoplasty, Judgment, and Aging Beautifully with Karen Karlsen
Read More: Lifting the Lid on Upper Blepharoplasty, Judgment, and Aging Beautifully with Karen KarlsenAs we navigate the journey of midlife, many of us find ourselves confronting new questions about beauty, aging, and authenticity. The mirror reflects changes we didn’t expect to see so soon, and suddenly, we’re faced with choices our mothers’ generation very rarely discussed openly. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend…
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4 Reasons To Switch To Low GI Bread, According To A Dietician
Read More: 4 Reasons To Switch To Low GI Bread, According To A DieticianGood news! You don’t have to cut out bread if you’re trying to eat healthier. But don’t just take our word for it. A dietician gives you the low GI bread benefits that will help you make better choices for your body. Whichever way you slice it, the benefits are huge and we’re sure you’ll…
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What Is Dead Butt Syndrome?
Read More: What Is Dead Butt Syndrome?Are you sitting down? Your butt may have gluteal amnesia — the fancy term for dead butt syndrome. But don’t panic. Your butt isn’t technically dead and it didn’t forget you on purpose. Gluteal amnesia happens when you sit more than you stand, e.g. at a desk job. So, if you spend hours a day…
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‘Lavender Marriage’ Is Trending On TikTok – A Relationship Expert Explains Why
Read More: ‘Lavender Marriage’ Is Trending On TikTok – A Relationship Expert Explains WhyTikTok loves a relationship buzzword, from grey divorce to soft swinging. The latest viral concept is lavender marriages – but these relationships are much more than modern-day social media fodder. Lavender marriages are thought to date back 100 years are were originally popular with celebrities before being used more widely. They play an important part of LGBTQ+ history, and there…
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Painful Periods? PCOS? Meet The Hormone-Balancing Supps
Read More: Painful Periods? PCOS? Meet The Hormone-Balancing SuppsJooce. Kiko. Zoie. Bluum. These are just some of the burgeoning supplement brands on the market, offered as a long-awaited answer to the problem of menstrual disorders and unmanageable menopause symptoms. But how do these hormone balancing supps work – and are they effective? Women’s Health Solutions Are Ignored In the healthcare industry, menstrual disorders…
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Reshaping The “Wellness” Narrative – Self-Love, Weights And Vodka – Healthy-ish All The Way
Read More: Reshaping The “Wellness” Narrative – Self-Love, Weights And Vodka – Healthy-ish All The WayAt the age of 40, Rue, the visionary founder of the brand Healthy-ish lifestyle, experienced a profound awakening that would forever change her relationship with herself. The day she made a pivotal choice to leave behind the struggle of calorie counting and fad diets. It was more than just another day; it was a turning…
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New Signia Pure Charge&Go BCT IX Hearing Aids Now Available at HearUSA Centers Nationwide
Read More: New Signia Pure Charge&Go BCT IX Hearing Aids Now Available at HearUSA Centers NationwideDesigned specifically to address the top hearing challenges of clients, the Signia Pure Charge&Go BCT IX hearing aids feature universal connectivity, industry-leading speech processing, and up to 36 hours of runtime on a single charge. Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced that Signia’s new Pure Charge&Go BCT IX hearing aids are now available in…
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Unfold More Of What Matters With Huawei’s Game-Changing Mate XT
Read More: Unfold More Of What Matters With Huawei’s Game-Changing Mate XTThe future has just unfolded. The HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, has officially landed in South Africa, and it’s about to change how you move, work, train and thrive. Whether you’re planning workouts, running your business, tracking progress, or streaming your favourite post-gym series, this device finally flexes as…
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5 Reasons Your Next Vacay Should Be A Girls’ Trip
Read More: 5 Reasons Your Next Vacay Should Be A Girls’ TripFrom wellness retreats to adventure getaways, a girls’ trip is the dream vacay your crew has been waiting for. Not only will you have the opportunity to discover new corners of the globe but doing so with your close group of BFFs is – surprise, surprise – really healthy. We’re breaking down why taking time…
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For Overwhelmed Mothers, The Parent Hub Provides Much-Needed Relief
Read More: For Overwhelmed Mothers, The Parent Hub Provides Much-Needed ReliefThe postpartum period is a critical phase for new mothers, marked by significant physical, emotional and psychological adjustments. Studies underscore the essential role of community and social support during this time. However, after the short maternity leave, many mothers feel unsupported. This spurred mom Christie Buss to create her own support circle, now a sprawling…
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The Importance of Cultural Humility in Healthcare
Read More: The Importance of Cultural Humility in HealthcareAmerica is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. In addition to racial and ethnic diversity, more than 350 languages are spoken in the U.S. In fact, 1 in 5 people speak a language other than English at home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But for some people, cultural diversity means…
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The Top 5 Foot Woes Long-Distance Runners Face (And How You Can Dodge Them)
Read More: The Top 5 Foot Woes Long-Distance Runners Face (And How You Can Dodge Them)As the countdown to the Two Oceans Marathon begins, runners are deep in final prep mode. But while training plans and nutrition get plenty of attention, there’s one area that often gets overlooked – your feet. And when you’re clocking up the kilometres for over 50km, foot health isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must.…
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Why Runners Are Obsessed With The New Nike Vomero 18s
Read More: Why Runners Are Obsessed With The New Nike Vomero 18sSometimes pounding the pavement feels exactly like that – pounding. But what if your easy jogs, recovery runs, or those first tentative tries could feel seriously, blissfully plush? Nike might just have answered our prayers with the brand-new Vomero 18. It’s the latest release of their much-loved cushioned runner, and trust us, it’s designed to…
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¿Por qué la investigación contra el cáncer pulmonar no tiene suficiente financiamiento?
Read More: ¿Por qué la investigación contra el cáncer pulmonar no tiene suficiente financiamiento?English El cáncer pulmonar es el segundo tipo de cáncer más común de las mujeres en EE.UU. y casi 60,000 mujeres murieron de cáncer pulmonar en 2024, más que de cualquier otro cáncer. Los avances de métodos para detectar y tratar el cáncer pulmonar han mejorado esta situación, pero todavía falta mucho por hacer. Aunque…
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Cold Plunge, Anyone?
Read More: Cold Plunge, Anyone?I’m from Michigan so I know what cold is. I now live in Las Vegas — because I know what cold is. All those years digging my car out of the snow has given me freeze-phobia — I try to avoid anything that’s even associated with the cold. I drink hot tea. I prefer my…
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Sjögren’s Disease 101
Read More: Sjögren’s Disease 101Sjögren’s (pronounced show-grins) disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the moisture-making glands in the body. The disease can affect the eyes, mouth, nasal passages — even the vagina — and cause extreme dryness and chronic pain among other life-altering symptoms. Unfortunately, it can take years to get a diagnosis for Sjögren’s in part because…
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3 Delicious Matcha Recipes Loaded With Antioxidants
Read More: 3 Delicious Matcha Recipes Loaded With AntioxidantsReady to take your nutrition to the next level? This antioxidant-packed powder can be used in all kinds of ways, so get ready to power up. What Is Matcha? Used in traditional tea ceremonies, matcha is a finely ground, hand-picked green tea grown in the shade. While the popularity of powdered tea died out long…
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4 Prenatal Yoga Moves To Do At Home
Read More: 4 Prenatal Yoga Moves To Do At HomeAccording to biokineticist Tracey Henriques, strengthening your back and core will help prevent back pain and poor posture as your belly grows. These moves from the Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga are great for conditioning your body early on in your pregnancy to prepare it for the trials ahead. *Be sure to check with…
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Should You Take Compounded Medications for Menopause?
Read More: Should You Take Compounded Medications for Menopause?Perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be brutal. Most women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) — night sweats and hot flashes — among other symptoms that can disturb your sleep, affect your mood and lower your quality of life. And these symptoms can go on for years and are associated…
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Why Is Lung Cancer Research Underfunded?
Read More: Why Is Lung Cancer Research Underfunded?Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in women in the U.S. And almost 60,000 women died from lung cancer in 2024 — more than any other cancer. Advances in ways to find and treat lung cancer have helped us make progress, but more still needs to be done. While 1…
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The High Cost of Living with Lupus
Read More: The High Cost of Living with LupusNiranjana Parthasarathi, M.D., started experiencing extreme fatigue and joint pain in her 20s. Within months, she was diagnosed with lupus. “As a medical student, I knew how serious it could be,” she said, recalling how one of her peers had tragically passed away from complications of the autoimmune disease during her internship. Parthasarathi went on…
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Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas relacionadas con el cáncer ovárico recurrente
Read More: Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas relacionadas con el cáncer ovárico recurrenteEnglish Una recurrencia de cáncer ovárico significa que la enfermedad reapareció después de que estuviste en remisión o que se declaró que ya no tenías la enfermedad. Si bien las tasas de supervivencia de personas con cáncer ovárico recurrente actualmente son aproximadamente 3 de cada 10, conocer tus riesgos, defender tus derechos y participar activamente…
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The Best Running Shoes For Hyrox, Speed, Distance & Trail
Read More: The Best Running Shoes For Hyrox, Speed, Distance & TrailTreadmill? Hyrox? SWEAT 1000? CrossFit? Marathon? Trail? UTCT? These days, running is as diverse as your viewing options on Netflix. And having the best running shoes for all types of runs is key for injury prevention, performance enhancement and just plain comfort. From comfy and light to secure and reliable, these best running shoes get…
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8 Healthiest Cheeses To Add To Your Diet, According To A Nutritionist
Read More: 8 Healthiest Cheeses To Add To Your Diet, According To A NutritionistIf there’s one group of products the nutrition world has opinions on, it’s dairy. Whether it’s what type of yoghurt is healthiest or if dairy or plant-based milk is the best option for your post-workout shake, it’s safe to say dairy is a foodstuff of contention. This time, we’re tackling cheese: can cheese ever really be part of a healthy diet? Are there cheeses that might not…
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Picky About Running Shoes? The Brooks Glycerin 22 Might Be ‘The One’
Read More: Picky About Running Shoes? The Brooks Glycerin 22 Might Be ‘The One’Brooks Running has announced the release of the Glycerin 22, a running shoe designed to provide a plush, responsive ride for those who crave effortless comfort. The Glycerin 22 features Brooks’ latest innovation, DNA Tuned technology, which combines dual-size nitrogen-infused cells for soft landings and smooth, powerful toe-offs. Built for runners seeking a distraction-free experience,…
