Health-fitness
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Raven Saunders Is Getting Another Shot at Life—and the Gold
The Olympic shot putter almost didn't live to see the Tokyo Games. Now, she's gearing up to compete while advocating for mental health in the sports world and beyond.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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3 Women On What It’s Like Living With An “Invisible” Condition
Despite having no outward signs, they can be brutal on the body and the mind. Here’s how each woman deals with having illnesses others often don’t understand.
By Emily Shiffer Published
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The High Price of Living With Chronic Pain
Three women open up about how their conditions impact their bodies—and their wallets.
By Alice Oglethorpe Published
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I Used to Imagine Murdering the Men I Dated
Falling in love helped me finally figure out why.
By Jessica Amento Published
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60 Workout Apps for Women Who Want Results (Without a Gym Membership)
Easy fitness plans you can follow without fear of judgment.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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How I Mental Health: Manolo Blahnik
Here, how the fashion icon stays centered.
By Ying Chu Published
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CeCe Telfer Has Already Made History
Olympics or not, the track athlete is changing the future of sports forever.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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A COVID-19 Surge Is Decimating India's Health Care System—Here's How You Can Help
More than 200,000 have died of COVID-19 in India as the country battles a record high in new coronavirus cases.
By Chelsey Sanchez Published
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After Years of Fertility Struggles I Had a Baby—and Then Twins 7 Weeks Later
M.M.LaFleur founder and CEO Sarah LaFleur shares her long, difficult, and surprising journey to parenthood.
By Sally Holmes Published
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Dear Survivor: Tarana Burke Wants You to Hold On to Hope
"We need to heal—and in order to heal, we must have the capacity to hope that that work to end sexual violence IS possible."
By Tarana Burke Published
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Eco-Anxiety Is Manifesting in New Moms in Crippling—and Sometimes Motivating—Ways
Waves of new mothers are experiencing intense distress over the state of the planet, but that anguish is also galvanizing them to create lasting change for future generations.
By Emma Pattee Published
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Exclusive: First Large-Scale Telemedicine Abortion Service Launches in U.S.
On the heels of a Biden administration announcement that temporarily allows telehealth abortion, a new, first-of-its-kind telehealth service, Abortion on Demand, opens to help women get care.
By Susan Rinkunas Published
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My Tarot Card Dependency Controlled My Life
For years, Remy Ramirez didn't make a move without consulting her tarot deck. Through meditation and therapy, she was finally able to break her addiction...but only after being held captive to the cosmos.
By Remy Ramirez Published
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It’s Not Just Dry Skin: How Psoriasis Impacts Young Women’s Professional Lives
Meet two women who share the way their skin condition affected their career paths. Plus, tips for juggling a chronic health condition and a busy work schedule.
By Lambeth Hochwald Published
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The Best Yoga Mats for Comfort and Zero Slips, According to Yogis
Bring on the sweat.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Friendship, Infertility & Moving Forward
There’s no rulebook for navigating your pregnancy while your best friend struggles to conceive. I learned that the hard way.
By Victoria Lamson Published
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Changemakers 2021: Working Toward Wellness
Physical and mental well-being cannot be separated. These changemakers are working to ensure you have both.
By Raquel Willis Published
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Don't Miss Frida's Realistic Breastfeeding Ad That Aired at the Golden Globes
The commercial accurately depicts the struggles of breastfeeding.
By Zoe Guy Published
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Your Birth Control
For starters, how’s your memory?
By Cassie Shortsleeve Published
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The 5 Best Waist Trainers for Every Woman
These picks go beyond creating enviable curves.
By Kelsey Mulvey Published
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They Fled Domestic Violence in a Pandemic. Then Came the Winter Storm.
Domestic abuse survivors in Dallas are facing trauma on top of trauma.
By Lorena O'Neil Published
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What to Know About B.1.1.7, the Coronavirus Variant That Could Soon Dominate the U.S.
It was first detected in Colorado in December—and has already spread to more than 30 states.
By Korin Miller Published
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Why I Chose to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine at 32 Weeks Pregnant
Like many pregnant women—and many Black Americans—Dr. Toluwalase Ajayi was apprehensive about getting the vaccine at first.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Download These Self-Care Apps When Everything Sucks
It's okay not to feel okay all the time.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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The 9 Best Pilates Machines To Buy Right Now
So you can bring your studio practice home.
By Erin Bunch Published
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The Best Pilates Mats for Crushing 2023 With
Get a jump-start on those New Year's resolutions.
By Julia Marzovilla Published
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The Best Yoga Apps for Beginners
Take care of your mind and body.
By Julia Marzovilla Published