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HealthyWomen and The Great Girlfriends Show

HealthyWomen is proud to partner with The Great Girlfriends to give women the information they need to make informed health decisions

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HealthyWomen’s Talk Show, For Women By Women

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How Much Alcohol Is Too Much for Your Heart Health?

New research suggests any amount of alcohol may put your heart at risk

 7 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Body and Mind

7 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Body and Mind

Creating healthy habits can help you make self-care second nature

Must-Know Winter Makeup Tips

Must-Know Winter Makeup Tips

These winter makeup tips will help you look bright, radiant and cheery even in harsh winter weather

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What Your Odor Says About Your Health

Sometimes an odor is more than just an odor — it can also be a warning sign of potential health conditions

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How to Make Sustainable Lifestyle Changes in the New Year

From attainable workout goals to healthy eating habits to practicing self-care

Self-Care Sunday Series

Self-Care Sunday Series

Why the experts are throwing out New Year’s resolutions, what they’re advising instead and tips to make your workout routine sustainable

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10 Reasons to Try a Dry January

Why a month without alcohol can be good for you

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Service Dogs: How Can These Furry Companions Help?

Advocates are using data to show service dogs are more than just fluff

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Knowing How Heat and Humidity Affect Your Body Can Help You Stay Safe During Heat Waves

The human body is an amazing machine, but like all machines, it functions effectively and safely only under certain conditions

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We Asked. You Answered.

This National Women's Health Month, we asked you to share your thoughts with us. Here's what you said.

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The Connection Between Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Women's Health

Type 2 diabetes greatly increases your chance of developing cardiovascular disease, and the two share many risk factors. Luckily, you can make changes to lower your risk for both.

Seat Belts and Smoking Rates Show People Eventually Adopt Healthy Behaviors – but It Can Take Time We Don’t Have During a Pandemic

Seat Belts and Smoking Rates Show People Eventually Adopt Healthy Behaviors – but It Can Take Time We Don’t Have During a Pandemic

Changes in societal behavior that benefit public health occur in fits and starts – and never fast enough for the individuals who fall victim before society comes around

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8 New Year’s Resolutions To Improve Your Health

As you say good riddance to 2020, say hello to a healthier 2021

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Doing Your Holiday Shopping Online? Here Are 10 Tips for Avoiding Scams

A little digging can help you avoid those too-good-to-be-true traps when shopping online

Good Nutrition Can Contribute to Keeping Covid-19 and Other Diseases Away

Good Nutrition Can Contribute to Keeping Covid-19 and Other Diseases Away

Healthy eating isn't only about weight control: overindulging in unhealthy food can potentially harm your immune system.

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Can’t Sleep Due to COVID-19 Stress?

Try these sleep hygiene practices to get more zzz's.

Exercise and Diet Are More Important Than Ever With Virus at Large

Exercise and Diet Are More Important Than Ever With Virus at Large

The double challenge of protecting our health, including our immune systems, while battling unhealthy temptations is a common struggle.

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Fall Back Into Health

The stress of COVID-19 has led many of us to some unhealthy habits; here's how to get back on track.

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How to Optimize Your Living Space for Health and Mental Wellness

Try these tips to improve your outlook during the pandemic and beyond.

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My Salon Is Open … Should I Go?

Consider the level of COVID-19 risk before venturing out.