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Health
The 2 Words We Need To Stop Saying When It Comes To This......
What I've said that is so very far from the truth.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
January 15, 2025
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Relationships
5 Real Women Reveal Their All-Time Favorite Sex Positions
Chances are, you will find a new-to-you position to try tonight.
By Anonymous
, January 10, 2025
3 Min Read
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Lifestyle
4 Top Spots To View America's Most Spectacular Sunsets
Is there a destination missing from our list?
By Suzanne Hayes
, January 15, 2025
4 Min Read
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Health
OMG! It's Happened! I Think My Vagina May Have Closed Up!
At age 57, my vajayjay seems to be in real danger.
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, January 15, 2025
4 Min Read
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Health
3 Things To Do This Week To Blast The Winter Blues
Here are the tried-and-true antidotes to feeling blah.
By Candy Schulman
, January 15, 2025
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
4 Simple Weeknight Casseroles For Those With Literally No time
These are perfect for days when you're super swamped!
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December 6, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
The Subtle Cancer Symptoms I Nearly Ignored
By Lisa A. Beach
, November 27, 2018
I was diagnosed twice in five months. But I almost missed the signs.
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Health
How Fasting Helped Me Feel Like Myself Again
By Melina Bellows
, December 28, 2018
As a veteran dieter, I had previously tried everything.
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Relationships
The Post-Divorce Moment No One Ever Prepares You For
By Anonymous
, December 13, 2024
It forced me to pick up my phone and send a text to my ex.
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Spotlight
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Lifestyle
My Entire Life Changed When I Finally Realized This
I stopped doing what I thought I should do — and did this instead.
By Katie Smith
#LATER
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What is a later-in-life realization that has been empowering?
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Health
10 Habits That Changed My Life Forever
How many of these habits have YOU adopted?
By Katie Smith
, March 1, 2024
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
The One Wardrobe Essential I Will Never Wear
I'm just not that kind of woman.
By Alison Lowenstein
, March 2, 2021
3 Min Read
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Lifestyle
The Surprising Moment During Which I Really Felt My Age
I felt absolutely gut-punched.
By Randi Mazzella
, December 23, 2024
3 Min Read
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Health
How To Drop A Dress Size In Just A Month (Or 2)
I did it and here's how you can, too!
By Randi Mazzella
, September 5, 2024
5 Min Read
Editor's Picks
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Lifestyle
40 Things That Women Over 40 Secretly Google
By Mara Reinstein
, September 10, 2019
Admit it. We know you do!
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Lifestyle
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What you need to know if you're planning to visit .......
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Health
The Only Rule You Need To Follow When It Comes To Exercising
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, June 28, 2024
You'll thank us later.
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Lifestyle
5 Easy Appetizers That Use Just 4 Ingredients Each
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, November 6, 2023
Why complicate your life?
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