Women's Health

Health News Roundup: Spring 2021

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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How Competition Can Help You Reach Goals

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.
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5 Inspiring Fit Women to Follow

Layoff Payoff. In 2012, Gina Rose was unexpectedly laid off. She allayed her depression by literally putting one foot in front of the other and going for short runs around her apartment complex. Though she had never been a runner and had never stepped into a gym, she loved the way exercising made her feel. In 2013, Rose started selling gym memberships at a private club, and by 2015, she had…
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Oxygen Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021

Give the gift of restful sleep this Mother’s Day. Hardworking moms can sleep better and recover faster with this unique mattress topper that’s specifically designed to relieve pressure from the heavier parts of the body, like the head, shoulders and hips. With five times…
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6 Common Sun Mistakes to Avoid All Year Long

Gone are the days when you’d lie out like an iguana and soak in the sun. Now that you’re older and wiser, you’re trying to be smarter about protecting your skin. Good thing, too, because melanoma, the second most common form of skin cancer in women aged 15 to 29, has…
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How to Summerproof Your Body

By now, slathering on sunscreen before stepping out the door should be a year-round habit, but your epidermis is not the only thing being affected by el sol. Other parts of your body can be negatively affected by the sun, sounds and soaring heat of the summer months. Here’s how to protect five of them from harm. Kidneys Summer Hazard: Heat When it’s hot, you’re at a greater risk…
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Why 30 Minutes of Physical Activity a Day Isn't Enough

We’ve all heard this classic fitness guideline before: Exercise 30 minutes a day, and you’re the picture of health! Yes, just 30 minutes of movement is all it takes. But have you ever stopped to think about what 30 minutes is compared with your entire day?  Two percent.
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5 Eye Exercises That Can Improve Your Vision

Your eyes contain six muscles — with names surprisingly similar to those in your abs, including four rectus and two oblique muscles — which engage to help you track moving objects, scan an area or focus on a stable image. These muscles are hard at work from the moment…
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Get Your Free Ticket to the IDEA Virtual World Fitness Expo!

Here’s what you’ll get with your Expo pass (All times are PDT): Expo Hall featuring 50 of your favorite fitness, nutrition and technology brands Opening Ceremonies featuring a welcome address from IDEA’s vice president and general manager, Amy Boone Thompson, Friday, July 9, 7:15–7:30 pm. Keynote Presentation and Q&A with Ally Love, Friday, July 9, 7:30–8:30 am Ally Love, known…
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