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How To Let Go Of Negative Thoughts And Feelings: Preparing For SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

As fall arrives and the risk of seasonal affective disorder increases, so do those negative Debbie Downer thoughts and...

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Self-Care Rituals That Keep High-Performing Women Grounded

In today’s culture, we often celebrate the highlight reels of women leaders: the big wins, the milestones, the relentless...

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How Women Are Reclaiming Outdoor Spaces For Wellness

If you’re one of the rare, lucky women who’ve never gotten catcalled on the street or had some creepy guy follow you at the...

By: Rita Pike · 1 week ago

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How To Reclaim Focus As A Form Of Self-Care

In recent years, there’s been a lot of conversation around how self-care is a way women can recharge. But what if we shifted our...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 1 week ago

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How To Embrace Healthy Conflict, According To Polly Young-Eisendrath

Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD, founder of the Center for Real Dialogue, psychologist, and Jungian analyst, grew up in Akron, Ohio, in a multicultural, working-class family....

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 1 week ago

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How Women Are Rebalancing Hormones After Intense Work Cycles

Modern women live in a society where getting a lot done means you’re doing things right. In that vein, many can start to think...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 weeks ago

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5 Powerful Apps To Help You Celebrate Yourself Every Day

Some days can be challenging from the start and we all could use some motivation from time to time. In the moments when you...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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How Women Professionals Are Using Nutrition Shifts To Support Cognitive Focus

When juggling a busy professional life, food is often the last thing on your mind. However, when you need...

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Can AI Chatbots Really Replace Human Therapists?

Artificial intelligence chatbots (a.k.a. “AI Therapists”) have surged in popularity as tools for mental health support, primarily because they...

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Dear Millennials Living With Your Parents, You’re Not The Only One

There’s so much shame that comes with not being established at a certain age. Society would lead you to believe you haven’t arrived if...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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Mental Health Check-Ins For Back-To-School Season

Back-to-school season is an exciting time, marked by new routines, social groups, academic supplies, and learning opportunities. Yet it also comes with a surge...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 2 weeks ago

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How Women Professionals Are Recharging With Cold-Water Therapy And Breathwork

Being “on” all the time — whether you’re running a business, managing clients or just trying not to miss another Zoom meeting — takes...

By: Mia Barnes · 3 weeks ago

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Enter Mid-30s: Goodbye FOMO

Once you enter your 30s, a certain magic happens, and the minute things you used to obsess about suddenly have no value. Enter Mid-30s...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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Birthday Destinations For Your Zodiac: The Perfect Travel Itineraries For Each Sign

Creating a birthday travel itinerary is the ultimate excuse to take a trip — but where should you go? Starting with your zodiac sign...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 weeks ago

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How A Workplace Health And Safety Program Can Save Your Business Money

What is a workplace safety training program? It’s a structured plan that educates employees to identify, prevent, and handle...

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How To Feel Awake Without Coffee

This article may start some controversy as coffee is America’s favorite beverage. According to the National Coffee Association Two-thirds...

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Table For One Please: Finding The Joy In Solo Dates

There is power in enjoying your own company, especially when you display that to the whole world. Have you ever taken yourself out on...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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How Women Are Incorporating Plant‑Based Nutrition Into Busy Workweeks

Balancing early meetings, packed calendars and long evenings means meals often fall to the bottom of the to-do list. But you can start eating...

By: Mia Barnes · 1 month ago

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How Trail Running Is Becoming A Powerful Activity For Women’s Empowerment

Trail running has officially gone viral — and women are finding their place on the trails, not by following a trend, but by building...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 month ago

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Making Peace With Childhood Trauma: Avenues To Help Heal

Childhood traumas can persist into adulthood and impact every decision you make. Whether you’ve talked to someone or held it in for years, the...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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What Women Should Know About Screen Time And Eye Health

Your laptop is glowing, your phone buzzes and your eyes are dry, strained and basically begging for a break. If you’re like most working...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 months ago

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How Women Are Designing Micro‑Retreats In Their Homes For Self‑Care

It’s hard to have a relaxing day when you have to deal with Slack pings, calendar reminders, and that...

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How Women Are Finding Mental Health Support In Digital Communities

While studies show that social media can aggravate mental health problems, social media platforms can also be good tools...

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How Women Manage Perimenopause Symptoms While Working Full-Time

You already juggle deadlines, emails and Zoom fatigue — and now your hormones have entered the group chat. Here’s how women deal with the...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 months ago

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The Sitting-Rising Test May Predict Longevity. Here’s What It Means For Millennial Women.

One simple fitness test may be able to predict how long you live, and it doesn’t require setting foot in a gym or lifting...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 2 months ago

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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, 22% of respondents stated their...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 2 months ago

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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 warning on hormone treatments used...

By: Mariah Towles · 2 months ago

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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 · 2 months 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...

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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...

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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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 of life, which includes balancing...

By: Starr Rocque · 2 months ago

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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 test by many millennial women...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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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 months 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...

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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...

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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 · 3 months 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 months 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 evening routine can make or...

By: Her Agenda · 3 months ago

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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 in the city. That leaves...

By: Tiffany Nieslanik · 3 months ago

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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 months 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....

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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...

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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 · 3 months 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 · 3 months 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 Highland Project. Key findings from...

By: Mariah Towles · 3 months ago

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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, physical, and emotional well-being. Unlike...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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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 · 3 months ago