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Do You Have a Yeast Infection On Your Breasts?
Do your breasts smell like beer? You’re probably not imagining things: There’s a chance you have a yeast infection under your breasts. Your chest might seem like an unlikely spot for a yeast infection. After all, we’re so used to only hearing about yeast infections in vaginas. It gets even stranger when you realize you…
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Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence — And How to Beat It
Half of all women will experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives and it affects millions of women every day. Sadly only one in five of us will visit our doctor for help, choosing to put up with a problem that can affect everything from your love life and confidence levels to how…
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Giving Yourself a General ‘Happiness Goal’ Can Make Your Best Life Moments Last Longer
You buy something, it fills you with temporary joy — and then you forget about that feeling a week later. Have you ever wanted to make your happiness last longer? Well, according to recent research, you might be able to do just that — if you have the right goal in mind. A study published…
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The Sneaky GI Glitch That’s Wreaking Havoc on Your Thyroid
Bile is likely something you haven’t given much thought to, but if you’re battling stubborn pounds and low energy, there’s a good chance this digestive fluid is playing a key role in your struggle.The reason, according to research conducted at Harvard Medical School: Sluggish bile flow interferes with thyroid function. The scientists say this disruption…
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Doing These Simple Household Chores Can Improve Your Brain Health as You Age
When it comes to keeping your brain sharp over time, there’s no need to do any strenuous activity. In fact, one recent study says that you can improve your cognitive function as your age just by picking up a mop or sponge and doing a quick clean. For a new study published in BMC Geriatrics,…
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6 Guilt-Free Ways to Indulge During the Holidays
The holidays can be stressful and tiring. But, these six ways to indulge during the holidays will help you look and feel your best! A delicious dessert deepens sleep. Stress triples the risk of restless sleep. No wonder surveys suggest two in three of us these days are feeling weary when we wake. Thankfully, indulging…
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Caregiver Burnout: 13 Real Women on How They Deal With Sandwich Generation Stress
Caregiver burnout is a very real issue for members of the “sandwich generation,” a nickname describing those responsible for bringing up their own children while caring for their aging, sometimes ill, parents at the same time. Typically in their late 30s through 50s and even 60s, sandwich generation members are no strangers to stress, guilt,…
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Ward Off Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Obesity With This Once-a-Week Food Swap
With meatless options now available at Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and other fast-food chains, it’s clear that plant-based eating has gone mainstream. And for good reason: “Studies link high levels of meat intake with increased chronic disease risk,” asserts registered dietitian nutritionist Sharon Palmer, author of The Plant-Powered Diet: The Lifelong Eating Plan for…
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This Natural Remedy Was the Only Treatment That Got Rid of My Puffy Eyes
While there are plenty of purported secrets out there for dealing with puffy eyes, following a recent allergic reaction I learned that one of the simplest and most effective tricks doesn’t require expensive skincare products. In fact, you may even have this ingredient sitting around your home! A few weeks ago, I was working out…
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This Popular Beverage Could Stop Muscle Loss and Reduce Inflammation
It’d be an understatement to say that Americans are obsessed with coffee. Over two-thirds of us sip on at least one cup o’ Joe daily, and many people say they can’t even begin to function throughout the day without it. But on top of all of the energy-boosting benefits you can get from coffee, it…