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8 Ways Perimenopause Actually Makes Life Better, From Women Who’ve Been There

“Life is so much better!” says Lynn C, age 61, of Minneapolis. “Many things are so much better in my life now,” writes journalist Dorri Olds, 56. Kathy A., age 58, of Los Angeles, says, “I’m more confident now than I’ve ever been in my life.” “I feel sexier than ever,” 59 year-old Helen Margaret…
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Are There Benefits to Walking Around the House Barefoot?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent most of my coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine time pretty much forgetting that I, in fact, own shoes. I might slip sneakers on to do some exercise, but otherwise they’re all mostly collecting dust — which got me wondering if there any benefits to walking around barefoot. According to Dr.…
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4 Natural Ways To Heal Your Thyroid — Plus Symptoms to Look Out For

The number of us with thyroid problems has doubled in the last 10 years — and when your thyroid is out of whack, so are you. This master gland helps regulate every cell in your body, so keeping it healthy can prevent everything from sluggishness and blue moods to headaches and weight gain. Find out…
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1 in 3 Women Have This Embarrassing Problem. So Did Brooke Burke-Charvet

Like so many moms, Brooke Burke-Charvet, best known for her turn on Dancing With the Stars, was left with an embarrassing reminder after she delivered her four children–a leaky bladder. So now the actress has teamed up with gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd and <a href=”http://www.poise.com/” target=”blank”>Poise to share the pelvic floor exercises that really made…
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3 Smells “Down There” That You Shouldn’t Ignore

At first, it might seem embarrassing for you to have a scent coming from “down there.” But more often than not, having a slight vaginal smell is normal and nothing to be concerned about. However, there are a few notable exceptions, and in situations like these, this is not the time to cover the smell…
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6 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy Through the Holidays

Looking for ways to stay healthy through the holidays? Try these quick and easy remedies for the bothers that threaten to hold you back from fun! Boosts Energy: This Warming Sip It’s not just you — at least 75 percent of us wish we had more pep these days. Thankfully, sipping two 6-oz. cups of…
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Struggling With Weight Gain, Insomnia, or Digestive Issues? It May Be Time for a Parasite Cleanse

Are you struggling with nagging fatigue, issues with your mood, aches and pains, weight that won’t stop piling on, or other chronic health issues? If you answered yes to any (or a few) of these, it may be time to consider a parasite cleanse. We spoke to parasite expert and functional medicine practitioner Jess Peatross,…
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2 Simple Steps for Simplifying Your Morning Routine

There’s no such thing as a smooth morning routine — or is there? Our alarms go off at 6:30 a.m., the chaos of the morning begins, and we always feel like we’re running late. Either one of the kids walked out the door and forgot to grab his homework, or you’ve misplaced they keys again.…
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Drop 11 Pounds in Five Days With the Age-Defying Radical Longevity Detox
Does it ever seem like your fat simply refuses to budge? You’re not imagining it. “As the body turns food into fuel, it creates by-products that can actually bind to fat cells and block fat inside from being released,” confirms women’s health guru Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, author of the new book Radical Longevity. These…
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Keep Colds and the Flu Away By Eating More Garlic

Flu season is officially upon us, and with COVID-19 numbers rising in many areas, we’re all doing our best to stay healthy and safe. But there’s one way of protecting yourself we bet you haven’t thought of — eating garlic for immunity. Garlic for Immunity — How it Works Smelly breath aside, garlic is known…