Skin Care

Finding an Exfoliator for My Sensitive Skin Felt Impossible\u2014Then I Discovered This Derm-Beloved Mask That Gives Me a Luminous Complexion

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February 7, 2024
Sensitive skin can be a pain to look after, especially when it comes to using harsher skin-care ingredients like salicylic acid or retinol. Speaking from experience, I find that if I’m not careful about the products I use on my skin, I get red and splotchy fast. And let’s be real: That’s really not the vibe you’re going for when it comes to skin-care. While there are…
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Women's Health

Health News Roundup: Spring 2021

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February 2, 2024
According to a study from the University of Arizona, tanning beds might increase your risk for endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting 10 percent of women worldwide. Endometriosis is understudied and not well-understood, says Leslie McFarland, ScD, assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the university’s Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health in…
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Weight Loss

How to Heal a Leaky Gut: 8 Tips and Remedies That Help

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February 1, 2024
The health of your gut affects your health overall. If you notice signs of a leaky gut, you need to take extra care to address and heal the problem. Erosion of your gut lining will affect your digestion, immune system and sensitivity to pain in your intestines. The best way…
Women's Health

How Competition Can Help You Reach Goals

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January 30, 2024
Being competitive gets a bad rap and is often associated with stress, anxiety and an overly intense focus on winning or being “the best.” But competition is also a powerful motivator and can increase productivity, improve performance and provide accountability.
Skin Care

Dermatologists Agree: These Are the 8 Best Razors for Sensitive Skin

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January 29, 2024
Whether it’s getting your armpits waxed, epilating, or treating ingrown hairs, hair removal can be a painful and uncomfortable process. Having sensitive skin, however, adds a whole new layer of complexity to the matter. Even shaving—arguably one of the less invasive methods of hair removal—can be ouchy for some folks. Shaving is not only abrasive, but “those with sensitive…
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Weight Loss

9 Best Foods That Balance Female Hormones

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January 28, 2024
Along with your reproductive health, hormones affect your mood, stress levels, appetite and overall health and wellness. If your hormones are imbalanced, you may experience severe PMS symptoms, irregular periods, fatigue, heightened stress, irritability and more distressing…
Weight Loss

Low Progesterone 101: 20 Signs, Causes and Tips for Women

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January 27, 2024
Progesterone is a female sex hormone that’s essential for regulating menstruation and supporting pregnancy. When progesterone and estrogen are in balance, they work together to maintain the health of the female reproductive system, but sometimes progesterone levels can drop too low, signalling a hormone imbalance and leaving you with unpleasant symptoms. Low progesterone can result in fertility…
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