April 28, 2021
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy—all of which are common breast cancer treatments. Fortunately, most of this hair loss is temporary. That being said, seeing your changing appearance in the mirror and more hair in your hairbrush every day can greatly affect your mood and result in a harsher outlook on life. So, what can you do about it?
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April 14, 2021
Spring is a natural time for cleansing and organizing your life and the space around you—which means it’s time to clean out the clutter from your winter hibernation. While most people remember to move their winter clothes and boots to the back of the closet or stash them in bins under their beds, their product lineup is often forgotten.
Not only do we suggest making room for your spring things, but also taking the time to evaluate your mental and physical health. Examine your routines and day-to-day life. Do you need to make a change? If so, now might be the right time to do it.
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March 26, 2021
Menopause is a challenging life stage for nearly all women, but it doesn’t have to remain a challenge. Ann is clearly one of those women who has cracked the code on how to thrive in midlife. We asked Ann what her secrets are to being her best self every day.
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March 22, 2021
Most women find that their body doesn’t respond the same way it used to, with many experiencing little to no sensations when being intimate with their partners. Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) is one of the most common reasons women aren’t as interested in sex after menopause, affecting almost 50% of postmenopausal women.
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February 20, 2021
Well, the answer is yes. As the name suggests, a plant-based diet is an eating plan, which does not allow you to eat animal products and bi-products. It can reduce your intake of processed foods and increase your consumption of whole foods that are all good for the body.
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January 22, 2021
Women’s health care is more than contraception, pregnancy, Pap smears, menopause, or breast cancer. It’s heart health and diabetes care. It’s sexual health. It’s addressing Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cancer risk, and addressing mental health issues like depression and anxiety (which affect more women than men). It’s improving care of women after cancer. It’s helping women understand the importance of healthy lifestyle, diet, exercise, and weight management and their impact on future disease risk and empowering them to take steps to prioritize their own health habits as they age. It’s helping empower women to use their voice to speak up and actively engage in their own health care.
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June 20, 2020
As you age, your scalp and hair undergo physiological changes. Your follicles experience “follicular miniaturization” where they shrink and produce a shorter, thinner hair shaft. Thinner, non-pigmented (gray or white) hairs replace your thicker, pigmented hairs. Some follicles quit spawning new hairs altogether causing hair loss. Keep reading to learn how to stop your hair from falling out.
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May 26, 2020
Hair often plays a central role in a woman’s overall appearance and self-confidence. It is deeply rooted in her identity and self-esteem and when she finds telltale clumps in the shower drain, she may feel a profound sense of despair. This is especially true for women over 40, for whom hair loss may seem like an irreversible and inevitable sign of aging.
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