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Show Love to Yourself (10 Tips under $10)
For this Valentine’s Day, give yourself the gift of self-care. Being good to yourself doesn’t need to break the bank. We've got 10 sweet ideas for inexpensive (many of the ideas are cost-free) and healthy ways to indulge. Explore your Neighborhood Getting outside in...
Know your Migraine Triggers
If you’re a migraine sufferer, you’ll recognize the symptoms. A migraine is a throbbing and painful headache; the pain usually stays on one side of the head. Migraines are often "triggered" by specific situations. Migraine symptoms can be debilitating. The pain can be...
Lack of Vitamin D May Harm Older Women’s Health
Vitamin D deficiency is alarmingly common among women in nursing homes and is associated with an increased risk of death. A study of nearly 1,000 female nursing home residents found that 284 (30{c32f220a97554538a750280585b6278238c6d138c527944464fd5f29699b7558}) of the...
Can Getting Care for Eyes and Mouth Lengthen a Woman’s Life?
Your oral and eye health could be a strong indicator of your overall health. A study of data from the Women’s Health Initiative program, which included 57,000 women, showed that for older women, loss of their natural teeth is associated with a...
More than Baby Blues: A Closer Look at Postpartum Depression
Giving birth can trigger a range of emotion from fear and worry to excitement and joy. And thanks to all the hormones coursing through their blood stream, new moms can go from sadness to elation in just a few moments. Most mothers experience sadness called the “baby...
Tips to Stop a Cold Before It Starts
Do you have a tickle in your throat? Starting to feel achy? Take care of these cold symptoms early and you could feel better by the next day. Here’s what to do for the next 24 hours.