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Category: Health & Wellness

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The Main Agenda

Struggling To Sleep In The Heat? These Expert Tips Could Help

It can be tricky to get a good night’s sleep in the summer, when the temperatures are high and...

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At A Health Clinic Built ‘For Women,’ Patients Say Their Pregnancies Went Undetected

This story was reported in partnership with LA Public Press, an independent nonprofit newsroom advocating for a better Los Angeles....

National Wellness Month

How To Tell If A Wellness Trend Is Actually Backed By Science

The wellness industry now generates more than $6.8 trillion globally, according to the Global Wellness Institute, and much of its influence moves through social...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 2 days ago
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20 Causes Of Fatigue: Why Am I Always Tired?

Do you feel like the 2 p.m. slump is hitting you all day long? And no matter what you do, you just can’t shake...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 3 days ago
Health & Wellness

How Doulas Are Carrying Some Of The Black Maternal Health Weight

“I wish someone were there to explain everything to me,” Riveline Alexandre said, reflecting on the traumatic experience of giving birth to her son...

By: Thea Taylor-Mogg · 6 days ago
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Multicultural Counseling: Why Finding A Therapist Who Understands You Matters

When choosing a therapist, it’s important to find someone you can trust with your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings. You want someone who’s knowledgeable...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 1 week ago
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Your Skin Feels Worse In A Heatwave? It Might Be Your AC, Expert Says

As Europe grapples with yet another summer of shattering temperature records, air conditioning has rapidly shifted from a luxury to a baseline necessity. From...

By: Your Coffee Break · 1 week ago
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How To Balance Cultural Expectations With Personal Ambition

It can be hard to live up to expectations set before us, whether it’s from parents, family, or cultural...

Power Agenda

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Dr. Charis Chambers

Dr. Charis Chambers was never a stranger to the medical field. Growing up in a small town in Alabama,...

sunscreen for women

Does Sunscreen Expire? How To Tell If Your SPF Still Works

That half-used bottle of sunscreen sitting in a beach bag since last summer might seem fine, but appearances can deceive. A surprising 52% of...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 2 weeks ago
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How To Create A Relaxing Morning Routine That Does Not Involve Your Phone

Whether you plan to go phone-free for 15 minutes or for an hour, there may be benefits in making the change. Peaceful phone-free mornings...

By: Mariah Towles · 2 weeks ago
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How To Find Qualified Medical Professionals For Your Needs When Relocating

Unpacking the last box after a big move is satisfying. Celebrate the moment, then prepare to face the next crucial item on your relocation...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 weeks ago
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Navigating A Strained Relationship On Father’s Day

Father’s Day, like Mother’s Day, can feel awkward and confusing. Whether you’re no-contact with your father or navigating a distant, strained relationship, it’s weird...

By: Niya Doyle · 4 weeks ago
Health & Wellness

A Guide To Picking The Right Sunscreen: Chemical Vs. Mineral

For the first time in over 20 years, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the new approval of a chemical commonly used...

By: Niya Doyle · 4 weeks ago
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Mental Health

Prioritizing Mental Health Before Crisis Is the Most Ambitious Thing You Can Do

Busy, ambitious women dedicate ample time and energy to their careers, businesses, education, family, and health. With so much...

The Main Agenda

How To Use Affirmations If You Struggle With Imposter Syndrome

You rock a presentation, get great comments from your manager, and still leave wondering whether everyone is overestimating your...

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Why We Need To Redefine What Success Looks Like For The Modern Woman

The standards and demands of success look different for the modern-day woman. It’s not solely based on her expectations, but on society’s entrenched stereotypes...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
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The Pros And Cons Of GLP-1s: What It Can And Can’t Do For Your Health Goals

GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1 as they’re scientifically known, may be the new weight-loss fad, but they produce real results. A 2025 KFF poll found...

By: Niya Doyle · 1 month ago
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How To Stay On Track With Your Fitness Goals While Traveling This Summer

Summer travel brings excitement and adventure, but it often derails even the best fitness routines. Between jet lag, unfamiliar environments, and the temptation to...

By: Mia Barnes · 1 month ago
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Why Is Black Maternal Health Still Treated As A Debate?

The crisis of Black maternal health in America is not a new conversation, but it remains a deeply frustrating one. Despite years of data,...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 month ago
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Why Anxiety Is The New Baseline And What Science Says Makes A Difference

As anxiety becomes increasingly common across age groups and lifestyles, researchers and mental health professionals are learning more about what actually helps people manage...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 1 month ago
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How To Safely Wean Off Caffeine And Find More Energy

Caffeine is America’s favorite stimulant. From regular drip coffee to sugar-loaded iced coffees and a slew of new energy...

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How ADHD Affects Health By Middle Age

Living with ADHD as an adult can mean years of working overtime to keep up with everyone else. Because...

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After My Husband’s Death, I Found Myself Again Through Mr. Mister And Mexico

I did not stop moving the first year after my husband died. The kids, the bills, the house, the emails, the cooking, the cleaning,...

By: Modern Loss · 2 months ago
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Why Your Brain Is Loudest At 3 A.M. (And What To Do About It)

Many people wake up in the middle of the night feeling suddenly alert, worried, or uneasy. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I wake...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 2 months ago
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Boosting Brain Health: Daily Habits That Keep Your Mind Sharp

Maintaining good brain health is essential for overall well-being, and it’s never too late to start taking steps toward better mental function. While there’s...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 2 months ago
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Caffeine Doesn’t Create Energy. Here’s What It Really Does

Caffeine might be one of the most misunderstood molecules out there. What it does in your body and what most people think it does...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 months ago
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How To Create A Tailored Mental Health Plan As A Working Woman

A couple of studies have shown that women’s mental health is disproportionately and negatively affected as they grow in their careers and workplace. Climbing...

By: Edikan Umoh · 2 months ago
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‘Congratulate Kim On Her Work Anniversary’: How LinkedIn Disrupted My Work Day

Last week, I received an email notification from LinkedIn letting me know that my friend Kim was celebrating a...

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The Word ‘Black’ Has Disappeared From A Set Of Bills Aimed At Addressing Black Maternal Health

The word “Black” has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as...

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How To Use Your Memorial Day Weekend To Reset From Career Burnout

Memorial Day Weekend means it’s almost the middle of the year. The winter holidays are over, and the weather is warm. And although the...

By: Mariah Towles · 2 months ago
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Dr. Charis Chambers’ The Period And Puberty Parenting Revolution Is The Collaborative Guide Modern Caregivers Need

In a media and literary landscape often flooded with sterile, clinical medical textbooks or overly sheltered, fear-based parenting guides, Dr. Charis Chambers delivers a...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 2 months ago
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4 Ways To Bring Awareness For Mental Health Awareness Month 

Mental Health Awareness Month began in 1949 by Mental Health America, also known as the National Association for Mental Health, with its primary goal to educate...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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Why Changing Your Mind Is A Sign Of Growth And Maturity

Some people experience awful feelings when they decide to make a pivot within their careers. We have all been there; we make plans and...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 months ago
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The Role Of Self-Care In Relationship Health

Self-care has not only become a trending topic, but a lifestyle that can be positively conducive to a healthy mindstate and balance. Whether you...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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High-Achieving Women Need A Private Sanctuary To Decompress

Over the past decades, work culture has elevated the girl-boss, the SHE-O, and the highly productive woman as ideals...

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4 Ways To Unplug During National Screen-Free Week 

As the last month of spring (meteorologically speaking) begins, the weather offers the perfect opportunity to utilize the essentials...

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The Main Agenda

Navigating Workplace Microaggressions Without Compromising Your Mental Health

Have you ever been told you should smile more? Complimented for how “articulately” you speak? Praised for how “brave” you are due to a...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 2 months ago
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6 Nighttime Habits That Are Ruining Your Sleep

As a busy adult, it may seem as if sleep is unattainable. Whether you’re not getting any sleep or not enough, the hours of...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
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Arranged With Intention: The Floral Workshop Experience Built By Erica Dias

If you’re anything like me, you can appreciate a beautiful flower arrangement, but if you had to do it, you would have no clue...

By: Dominique Johnson-Lindsay · 3 months ago
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The Sunday Reset: How To Protect Your Peace Before The Monday Hustle

If you have ever felt a creeping wave of dread settle in somewhere around Sunday afternoon, you are not imagining it. According to a...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 months ago
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Therapists Grieve Their Patients When They Die

When I first met Marvin*, he had already burned so many bridges that I wondered whether we would have enough time to do any...

By: Modern Loss · 3 months ago
The Main Agenda

Why Radical Rest Is The Most Productive Thing You Can Do

The expectation of constant, high levels of productivity has many names; a few familiar terms include being successful or...

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Why Good Mental Health Is A Career Requirement, Not A Luxury

When it comes to mental health, it should be prioritized and not taken lightly. Your mental health determines your...

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5 Relaxing Things To Do On Your Day Off

Relaxing and self-care go hand in hand when it comes to off days. Work can be overwhelming, stressful, and consuming. Off days offer an...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
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I Wore Compression Socks At My 9-to-5 Desk Job — Here’s What Happened

Whenever my 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift ends, my legs often feel heavy, like two sacks of cement that I have to drag...

By: Mia Barnes · 3 months ago
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My Cousin Stole My Chance To Name My Baby After My Mom

I crawled into my mom’s bed, trying not to lie on her oxygen cord or blood pressure monitor — the device helping her breathe...

By: Modern Loss · 3 months ago
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Q2 Spring Astrology For Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Welcome to Spring, Fire signs! This is a four-part series featuring the zodiac according to their elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. You’re reading...

By: Kate Lightstone · 3 months ago
Health & Wellness

Q2 Spring Astrology For Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Welcome to Spring, Water signs! This is a four-part series featuring the zodiac according to their elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. You’re reading...

By: Kate Lightstone · 3 months ago

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