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Redefining Beauty
February 26, 2018 08:00Beauty is more than skin deep.Ladies, you’re far too familiar with the unrealistic beauty standards that are shoved in your face at every turn. It’s time to redefine beauty. Five things are more beautiful than conventional looks: Vulnerability. You have your guard down. You have nothing to hide behind. All that you are shines through. Authenticity. Be yourself regardless of what anyone else thinks. Non-conformity. Don’t give in to today’s fads. Non-pretentiousness. Your beauty speaks f...
Stress Urinary Incontinence: No More Leaks
February 22, 2018 08:00Leaking when you work out? This will help.Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) gets in the way of physical activity for women of a certain age. The small release of urine during activity can keep you out of the gym. Your pelvic floor muscles are easy to forget about until they weaken. Putting a pad down to catch the urine doesn’t resolve the muscle weakness. Those muscles need training so they’re strong enough to control urine flow. Kegel exercises are the contraction and relaxation of vag...
Emotional Success: Gratitude, Compassion & Pride
February 19, 2018 08:00It takes more than drive to reach your goals.Grit and perseverance can drive you to success. But, many resolutions and goals peter out when willpower alone can’t do it. Emotions like gratitude, compassion and genuine pride help you invest in other people and yourself. You have to forego some pleasure in the moment for future gains. Emotions are a powerful part of motivation. These three emotions lead to connection with others. They make it all worthwhile. As a bonus, social relationships ...
Personal Space: Get Out of My Bubble
February 15, 2018 08:00Why is it so hard to understand personal space?Personal space is the invisible bubble around you that you don’t want invaded without invitation. Invasions of personal space fire certain neurons in your brain. You have to shrink up your personal space for intimate contact. Your neurons rev up if you feel your personal space is threatened. Personal space boundaries are always in flux. Those in power tend to have closer boundaries. This is why the boss doesn’t mind leaning in to explain thi...
6 STEPS to Better Heart Health
February 12, 2018 08:00Improve your heart health with simple weekly changes.Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke. Heart disease is the number-one killer of women. Six STEPS to a Healthier Heart in Six Weeks Week One: Select and stock your kitchen with healthy food. Walk around your kitchen and pantry. See what healthy foods you have and what things you should eliminate. Replace unhealthy choices. Always have whole grains, fruits and vegetables in your home. Week Two:...
Addressing Rough Patches in Long-Term Relationships
February 08, 2018 08:00Long-term relationships can have rough spots. What causes them and what can you do about them?Many marriages end in divorce. We live longer than the previous generation. We want close marriages with communication, vulnerability and connection. But, relationships hit rough patches, some rougher than others. Those who are more educated and have more money tend to have the lowest rate of divorce. Financial arguments and time deficiencies in the relationship seem to be less likely. Money, Mo...
Aging Anorexics
February 05, 2018 08:00What happens when anorexics grow up?What happens after a young person recovers from an eating disorder? Treatment, therapy and recovery don’t automatically turn you into an empowered adult who has everything together. You may still have anorexic thinking. There may be some unknown triggers for your anorexia. There is no age limit to anorexia. Group therapy may not be the place for you as an adult. Your maternal instinct for the younger set could make it difficult for you to feel like you’...
The Longevity Diet
February 01, 2018 08:00Eat well and fast occasionally for optimal health.The "fasting mimicking" diet focuses on health and weight loss. The diet is designed to mimic fasting and the effects of certain nutrients on the genes. Fasting destroys damaged components of the body. Stem cells are activated and regenerative components are ready to repair the damaged tissue. This can aid prevention and treatment of disease. Cellular health improves. The longevity diet takes place over five days. Some people do the diet e...
Beware Online Skin Care Advice: Tips from the Doctor
January 29, 2018 08:00Online skin "experts" are everywhere. How should you really take care of your skin?Beauty bloggers and Internet “experts” have become the modern go-to for skin advice. What would a doctor who has studied skin conditions recommend? First, think about where you’re getting your information. If you’re following the recommendations of someone who wants to sell you something, make sure that person is credentialed. Be certain what they’re saying makes sense. Second, don’t get overwhelmed by sc...
Intermittent Fasting & Time-Restricted Feeding
January 25, 2018 08:00You may not have to give up foods you love in order to lose weight.Intermittent fasting (IF) and time restricted feeding (TRF) could revolutionize your weight loss. Intermittent fasting is a period of not eating, followed by a period of fasting. Fasting days have limited feeding, perhaps as few as 500 calories on those days. Feast days don’t have calorie or food-type limits. One IF plan has fasting every other day. Another has two fasting days per week. Time restricted feeding limits the ...
Embryo Adoption: A New Way to Create a Family
January 22, 2018 08:00There is a new option for creating a family: embryo adoption.Embryo adoption is a way to birth a child when in vitro fertilization with your own embryos is unsuccessful. Donation of embryos is free with the National Registry for Adoption. If you’ve stored embryos and no longer need them, you can donate those embryos to waiting families. You can choose a family to receive your embryos. Waiting families can join NRFA for a small monthly fee and search for available embryos. Adoptive familie...
Work Out Like Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
January 18, 2018 08:00You can work on getting stronger, no matter your fitness level.Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is a real booty kicker. She’s spry and active, especially for a busy Federal Judge of a certain age. Want to get fit like the notorious RBG? Exercise is the great equalizer. No one can do it for you. You have to show up. Assess, adjust and adapt to the curve balls life throws you. Don’t let one stressor prevent you from your goal of getting stronger. If you’re getting treatment that p...
Inside Your Vagina: Staying Healthy
January 15, 2018 08:00Learn what your vagina needs for best health.The vagina is ever changing. It changes over a lifetime and over the course of a single menstrual cycle. Bacteria: Home Team & Visiting Team Understanding the ecology of your vagina is important. You can have the best vaginal hygiene yet still get an infection. Every woman has vaginal bacteria: the home team and visiting team.The home team contains probiotics like Lactobacillus. These are the bacteria you want. It’s good for your vagina to b...