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When a Loved One Needs Hospice Care
The words “hospice patient” and “Alaskan vacation” don’t usually go together. But for my 82-year-old mother, it was a perfect fit. Two months after her cancer diagnosis, she sat beside me on the deck of a cruise ship, closing her eyes with pleasure as she felt the ocean breezes again. Enrolling in hospice early gave […]
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How Fiber Can Help with Menopause Symptoms
We’ve all heard the advice to eat plenty of fiber, but it’s not always easy to do. If you’ve been slow to switch to a higher-fiber diet, here’s more motivation. This important nutrient can help relieve a host of menopause-related symptoms. What is Fiber and Why Is It So Good for Us? Fiber is a […]
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Not Your Mother’s Gym
If you haven’t hung out at a gym or fitness center lately, it’s time for another look. We still have a long way to go, but many gyms are changing in ways that make them safer, more welcoming spaces for women in midlife. Here are a few pleasant surprises that gyms have in store for […]
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Five-Minute Workplace Meditations
Do the next best thing when the workday gets you down and you wish to retreat to a peaceful island. Recharge your body and mind with a quick meditation break. You don’t need to be a yogi or have a clear, uncluttered mind. Anyone can benefit from meditation, even if you’ve never tried it. Debunking […]
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5-Minute Workplace Fitness Breaks
Staying in shape through menopause is tough, and it’s even harder when you’re stuck working behind a desk or counter eight hours a day. But even small fitness breaks during work can make a big difference in your physical and mental health. The fitness suggestions in this article take just five minutes or less. They’re […]
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How I Stopped Hating Kegels
Like most women, I gave Kegel exercises a few tries over the years, then gave up fast because it was mostly an exercise in frustration. But when little bladder leaks became bigger ones, I decided to take another look at this popular technique for strengthening pelvic floor muscles. This time, I took a more scientific […]
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