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What Is Golden Milk? The Coffee Alternative That Can Help Block Bloating
Many of us look forward to our morning cup of coffee to perk us up before starting the daily grind. The caffeine has plenty of benefits, like a lower risk for diabetes, better heart health, and more perks that can help you live a longer, healthier life. That said, it’s not the only warm beverage…
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Why You Still Feel Dehydrated After Drinking Water All Day — and How to Fix It
We all know by now that there are a few key elements to living a healthy lifestyle, like eating a balanced diet, exercising, getting enough sleep, and of course, drinking water. But have you ever felt like you were still dehydrated no matter how much water you guzzled throughout the day? Maybe your lips feel…
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Going to Sleep and Waking Up at Different Times Every Night May Cause Depression
Do you go to bed at different times every night and wake up at different times every morning? While you may not think much of it, research is now showing that erratic sleep times, regardless of how much sleep you’re getting, could be linked to an increase in depressive symptoms and worsening moods. How are…
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How to Clean Your COVID-19 Face Mask and How Often You Should Do It
As we continue to adjust to the “new normal” surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’ve been asking ourselves a lot of questions that probably would have never crossed our minds before. Pondering things like “how to make a DIY face mask” used to be reserved for at-home spa treatments instead of cloth face coverings. Now,…
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This Popular Sugar-Free Drink Is Actually Bad for Your Teeth
If you’ve ever been to Europe, you may have noticed that sparkling water is the norm. It’s one of those strange preferences that I loved when I visited Italy (besides the heaps of homemade pasta, of course). It certainly felt like it elevated the meals, too. I brought my new sparkling water habit home and quickly found…
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Heart-Health Myths People Believe That Aren’t True
Outdated assumptions and Google have led to confusion around heart health. The editors at Now to Love asked two leading heart experts to debunk these commonly mistaken cardiovascular disease myths. I’m too young to worry about heart disease. “Risk factors begin accumulating as early as our 20s, so we need to be observant of our…
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Your Brain on Perimenopause: 6 Ways to Stay Sane
Women I know who are dealing with perimenopause all want answers to pretty much the same questions: How do I deal with hot flashes? Will I ever be able to sleep through the night again? And, perhaps the most urgent one: Am I going completely crazy? I suppose the answer to the latter depends on…
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Julianne Hough Wants Women With Endometriosis to Know They’re Not Alone
When Julianne Hough was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 20, she had mixed emotions. On one hand, the Dancing with the Stars champion was happy her pain actually had a name, but on the other hand, she was worried about being defined by the chronic condition. She recently opened up to FirstForWomen.com about what it’s…
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5 Ways to Be Happier at Work
While International Day of Happiness takes place this week on March 20, research from Lee Hecht Harrison Penna (LHH Penna), a global people management firm, shows that many employees are struggling to look on the bright side. The new study shows that over a third of employees view their work in a negative light. Employee…
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6 Tricks That Will Help Turbocharge Your Weight Watchers Meal Plans
The best Weight Watchers tricks can help you turbocharge your weight loss — and keep the pounds off in the long run. As you likely know, Weight Watchers has been the go-to for millions of women who want solid advice and steady results. But some people do struggle with the points-based program, finding it a…