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If you are feeling a bit low or stressed out, it is not an unusual response to seek a bit of solace in the form of some sort of comfort food that we have a positive association with, but for some of us emotional eating can get out of hand. Here are some tips and strategies to...

This is a sponsored conversation written by me with support from Hologic, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. As women, we learn early on that the idea of extreme privacy goes out the window when we get our first Pap test lol. Getting your regular Pap isn’t always the...

As you grow older, your skin gradually begins to lose its youthful firmness. This is often most noticeable around the neck and chin. You will probably begin to notice some sagging around your mid 40’s as the skin beneath your chin begins to loosen. Unfortunately, the aging...

Even with amazing advances in the field of preventative dentistry, many patients continue to struggle with unattractive and unhealthy smiles. These four tips will help you keep your smile healthy, straight, and bright throughout the years. Drink Water Before and After Meals...

Most women might feel that the only people who benefit from protein shakes and supplements are bodybuilders. While it is true these shakes are used to build lean muscle mass, which can benefit every woman, it’s also true that protein shakes stimulate weight loss, reduce appetite,...

Winter is “the most wonderful time of the year” but it’s also the time that many of us get sick. While we’re sharing holiday cheer, resolutions, we’re often sharing germs too. With that said, there’s no need for you or your family t...

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, young adults can stay on their parent’s insurance plans until they are 26. However, once they reach that age, they still have many options available to them as it relates to getting coverage. What are some ideas for those aged 26 or older...

The fundamental problem with a restrictive dieting routine is that it is extremely hard to stay on track as your body and your mind tells you what it thinks about starving yourself. A better approach is often to eat healthy and let that be the route to a great life and a more...

Special thanks to Renew Life Probiotics for sponsoring this post. Get ready to get your body in tip top shape! As women we don’t often have the, dare I say, luxury of speaking about our digestive health openly. But the fact is, if we can’t talk to each other about...

Watching a loved one suffer with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia can be a painful experience for all those involved. See someone that you’ve know for so long slowly becoming someone else entirely is not only difficult, but it can also be draining for those who...

Painkillers are an effective means of alleviating or eliminating pain. Over the counter medications such as Tylenol are effective for headaches or minor aches and pains, but if you have a more serious pain problem, then something stronger is in order. Opioid painkillers are...

No-Shave November is a big movement that many men participate in, to embrace their hair because many Cancer patients don’t have it. While I find it commendable that so many men participate in this movement, I’ve noticed that many of these men are neglecting their own...