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Category: Health & Wellness

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What Women Should Know Before Advocating For A Four-Day Workweek

The idea of the four-day workweek is gaining momentum. In The American Psychological Association’s 2024 Work in America survey,...

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F.D.A. Discusses Removal Of Most Severe Warning On Menopause Treatments

At a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) panel, doctors argued for the removal of the black box...

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Sleep Health Strategies For When Nights Feel Too Short

If you’re continuously on the go, sleep can feel unattainable. Nights turn into morning quickly and the pattern repeats itself quicker than you can...

By: Candis McDow · 10 hours ago
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Staycation Mental Health Tips: Making Time Off Count, Even At Home

Your friend just returned from a dreamy European getaway, posting sunset selfies all week. Meanwhile, you’re planning to spend vacation days at home, and...

By: Her Agenda · 2 days ago
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How Women Entrepreneurs Are Managing The Mental Load Of Business And Caregiving

Being a business owner is demanding. Add caregiving into the mix, whether for children, aging parents, or both and the invisible weight of it...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 3 days ago
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Should You Try The Viral TikTok Kettlebell Swing Challenge? Fitness Trainers Weigh In

When it comes to exercising, everyone has different workout preferences and motivation levels. Starting a workout routine is one thing, but adhering to one...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 4 days ago
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Black Women’s Mental Health: Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s Advocacy With A Reading List For Healing

The Bebe Moore Campbell legacy spans generations, from Black Gen X moms in the late ’80s and early ’90s, to their millennial daughters. The...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 week ago
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How Three Chronically Ill Career Women Balance Work With Health

Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, especially for people who don’t “look” sick. Navigating the daily grind...

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Strong Is The New Pretty: Millennial Women Are Embracing Benefits Of Strength Training

The myth that women shouldn’t lift weights due to unsavory aesthetics or male-centered judgment is being put to the...

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American Happiness Is Declining. Here’s Why.

In 2024, for the first time, the World Happiness Report placed the United States outside the top 20. In 2025, it dropped one spot more, ranking 24th....

By: Her Agenda · 2 weeks ago
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Is Second Puberty Real? What Women Should Know

If you’ve ever felt like your body is changing again in adulthood, you’re not imagining things. Many women report experiencing shifts in their skin,...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 weeks ago
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How To Protect Your Peace (And Still Have Fun) In Summer 2025

Summer arrives with a promise of freedom and fun, but for many, it delivers something else entirely: a packed calendar that leaves us feeling...

By: Her Agenda · 2 weeks ago
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The Truth Behind The Popular Weight Loss Drugs Taking Social Media By Storm

Everyone’s talking about Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, but behind the TikToks and jaw-dropping selfies are real meds with real side effects. Cut through the...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 weeks ago
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The Role Of Physical Activity In Women’s Well-Being

There’s no shortcut to physical activity, and no replacement for the benefits it brings. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, women have the...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago
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Revamp Your 5-To-9 After The 9-To-5 With This After-Work Routine

Surely you’ve seen the viral “5-to-9 before the 9-to-5” trend. But what about what happens after your 9-to-5? Your...

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The Restorative Work Of Sista Afya And Camesha Jones-Brandon

While nearly one million people live on the South Side of Chicago, most mental health organizations are located elsewhere...

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How To Rest Without A Vacation As A Black Woman Entrepreneur

Even though, statistically and culturally, Black women are leading the charge as the most dynamic force in American entrepreneurship, they are the ones that...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 3 weeks ago
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Reducing Travel Anxiety: How To Plan A Mentally Peaceful Trip

Summer vacation season is quickly approaching, and just under half of Americans are planning trips in the coming months. For many, this prospect brings...

By: Her Agenda · 3 weeks ago
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Wellness Real Estate Symposium Envisions New Ways To Work And Live

The Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium, the premier conference highlighting the growing global movement toward wellness-centered living, was held on Tuesday, June 17,...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 3 weeks ago
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What You Need To Know About Functional Freeze

You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to decide on dinner, you freeze. Or maybe you...

By: Her Agenda · 4 weeks ago
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Exploring Holistic Health Practices Among Women

As adolescents and young adults, most of us probably did not spend too much time thinking about our health. Checkups, medicine, vitamins, and not...

By: Marta Kargol · 1 month ago
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Poll: 87% Of Black Women Voters Say They Are Falling Behind Financially

A majority of Black women voters say they are falling behind financially, according to a 2025 poll from the...

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6 Summer Routines That Support Wellness, Ambition And Joy

Summer is here, bringing longer days and more sunlight, the perfect opportunity to build routines that support your mental,...

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5 Tips For Women Navigating The Healthcare System

The healthcare system that’s supposed to care for women often does the opposite.  Despite making up more than half the population, women are routinely...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 1 month ago
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What Happens To Health Research When ‘Women’ Is A Banned Word?

Daniella Fodera got an unusually early morning call from her research adviser this month: The doctoral student’s fellowship at Columbia University had been suddenly...

By: Her Agenda · 1 month ago
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The Case For The ‘Summer Soft Life’ And Why Rest Is A Career Strategy

As the summer begins to heat up, embracing a “soft life” has become more appealing and amplified socially. A soft life is one that’s...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
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A 5-Step Guide To Leveraging Summer Fridays

Summer Fridays are that promise of an early start to the weekend, a collective sigh of relief as you log off and embrace the...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 1 month ago
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How To Plan A Summer Sabbatical Without Stalling Your Career

It’s true that a summer sabbatical, taking a brief leave from work to pursue personal interests, is everyone’s dream, but it isn’t everyone’s opportunity...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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The Micro-Meditation Techniques That Are Changing the Way We Cope with Stress

In today’s high-speed world, moments of calm can feel like a luxury we don’t have time for. But what...

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How Living Abroad Builds Key Leadership Skills And Self-Awareness

I was 21 when life placed me in the chilly Northeast of the U.S., far from the year-round warmth...

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Daria Burke On Reclaiming Her Story, Redefining Success, And The Science Behind Healing

Daria Burke is a marketer, storyteller, and writer, and in her forthcoming memoir, she details her journey growing up with trauma and a self-exploration...

By: Edikan Umoh · 2 months ago
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Three ‘Healthy’ Foods That Might Not Be As Good For You As You Think

When I was thirty-eight, a close family member just two years older than me had a massive stroke. Of course, I instantly started inquiring...

By: Rita Pike · 2 months ago
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Who Gets Left Behind: Mental Health And Foster Care

May is both National Foster Care Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month. While they were created separately, Foster Care Month in 1988 and Mental Health month...

By: Varsha Pai · 2 months ago
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How Working Women Are Managing Chronic Health Conditions

Chronic health conditions are long-term health conditions that last for a year or more and require regular medical treatment. They include diabetes, arthritis, autoimmune...

By: Edikan Umoh · 2 months ago
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What’s At Stake If Planned Parenthood’s Sex Ed Funding Disappears

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) continues to raise concerns about the future of its sex education programs following a lawsuit filed in...

By: Gillian Smith · 2 months ago
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Do You Work Remotely? Here’s How to Actually Disconnect While On Vacation

One of the most attractive parts of remote working is being able to work from anywhere. That’s why nearly...

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Yoga Entrepreneur Brett Larkin Shares How to Find Calm While Running A 7-Figure Business

Brett Larkin is not your average yoga entrepreneur. She’s a mom of two, a devoted yogi, and the founder...

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Why You Should Consider Solo Travel For Self-Care

Traveling solo – no matter how much you love your partner, kids or job – is one of the most restorative things you can...

By: Rita Pike · 2 months ago
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The Rise Of Women-Led Wellness Circles

In an era that pushes individual achievement and digital connection, there’s a quiet, powerful movement gaining momentum: the rise of women-led wellness circles. As...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 2 months ago
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5 Ways To Support Someone With A Mental Illness During Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and is a good a time as any to support and celebrate those who are living with a...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
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How To Properly Fuel Yourself Before, During And After A Workout

Proper nutrition around your workouts isn’t just about eating at random times; it’s about strategically fueling your body to enhance performance, endurance, and recovery....

By: Brianna Newton · 3 months ago
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NY Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Administration Over Attacks On Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), along with affiliates from California, Hawaiʻi, Nevada, New York, Iowa, and Nebraska, has filed a lawsuit against...

By: Gillian Smith · 3 months ago
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From Harm To Healing: The Brands Revolutionizing Black Beauty

For generations, beauty care for Black women has meant more than a 10-step nighttime routine and lemon water facials....

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Exploring The Perks Of Solitude

Solitude is the state of being alone. This means the absence of human connection or activity, seclusion, and remote...

A person lies in a field of tall green grass, holding an open book to their face and reading. A woven straw bag sits beside them.
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The High-Achiever’s Guide To Finding (And Sticking With) A Hobby You Love

While building a career and managing a busy life, personal interests often get relegated to the “someday, maybe” list. In a world where self-care...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 months ago
Career

How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is a constant self-doubt, questioning, fear, and lack of belief in one’s self. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, non-deserving of any accomplishments,...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
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How To Advocate For Yourself In Medical Settings

Many women can relate to feeling like their doctor isn’t listening to them or taking their concerns seriously. Feeling unheard like this is the...

By: Natalli Marie Amato · 3 months ago
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7 Top Wellness Gifts To Give For Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, finding the perfect way to honor the woman who has given so much can feel like a meaningful challenge. This...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 months ago
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The Connection Between Physical And Mental Health In Women

It’s not in your head — or your body. Your physical and mental health are best friends who spill secrets and borrow each other’s...

By: Mia Barnes · 3 months ago

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