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Forgiving Yourself — and Others— Is Good for Your Health

Learn the surprising ways forgiveness is beneficial for your body and your brain

Melissa Jordan, R.N.

Anti-Obesity Medication Stopped My Obsessive Thoughts About Food and Helped Me Become a Stronger Woman

For me, the mental benefits of taking an anti-obesity medication are just as important as the physical benefits

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Does Gua Sha Work?

Here’s what you need to know about the ancient massage technique

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What Are the 5 Love Languages?

Knowing your love language can help your relationship — in and out of bed

Support for Menopause in the Workplace

Support for Menopause in the Workplace

Menopause can affect your work life, but employers can offer support — and you can be your own advocate

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4 Fun Fitness Trends for 2024

New workout trends that can help shake up your routine this year

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The Pros and Cons of Being Vegan

A vegan lifestyle can be good for your health and the environment too. Here’s what you need to know.

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Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward with Your Health and Fitness Goals

Don’t let excuses stand in your way of getting fit and healthy

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5 Health Podcasts Worth Your Time

Tune in for thoughts on health, happiness and some aha moments from Oprah

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True or False? Mental Health

How much do you know about women’s mental health? Take our quiz to find out.

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How to Stay Cool About Hot Button Issues at Holiday Parties

Here’s what to say and do when your Aunt Bertha is mouthing off during the holidays

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HealthyWomen's Staff Picks for Holiday Gifts

Check out our holiday gift guide for what’s on our list with a healthy twist

7 Simple Ways to Lose Weight After 50

7 Ridiculously Simple and Realistic Ways to Lose Weight After 50

When it comes to shedding pounds, age factors into the equation. Find out how to counter the ways age works against you.

Choosing Health Insurance Coverage If You’re Living with Obesity

Choosing Health Insurance Coverage If You’re Living with Obesity

Quick tips for how to navigate health insurance coverage for obesity care

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Selección de la cobertura de tu seguro médico si vives con obesidad

Resumen de consejos para investigar la cobertura de seguros médicos para la atención de la obesidad

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10 Ways to Treat SAD

The change in daylight hours can leave people feeling depressed. For some, it can be more than just unhappiness — it can be seasonal affective disorder. Find out how you can treat SAD.

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What Is EMDR and How Can It Help Trauma Survivors?

The breakthrough therapy helps your brain heal itself

Meg Weber

EMDR Therapy Helped Me Heal from Trauma. Now I Use it to Help My Clients.

After EMDR helped me process my sister’s suicide, I decided to help others through EMDR therapy

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Body Image and Sex

That’s hot! A positive body image helps increase sexual desire and satisfaction in the bedroom.

HealthyWomen: More Than 35 Years of Engaging, Educating and Empowering Women

HealthyWomen: More Than 35 Years of Engaging, Educating and Empowering Women

To commemorate National Nonprofit Day, Team HealthyWomen took a walk down memory lane to look at how our organization came to be

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Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce? To Sleep or Not to Sleep Together

How some couples are rethinking healthy sleep — and healthy relationships — by getting a sleep divorce