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A little transition ritual can shift your brain into chill mode.
By Julia Ries
Why 30 Isn’t Too Young to Start Thinking About—And Preparing for—Menopause
Building up your bone health, picking up some weights, and doing Kegels can help you now and later on too.
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Why Derms Love Peptides, the Retinol Alternative You Might Be Overlooking
These research-backed amino acids can be a gentler way to smooth wrinkles.
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My Depression and Migraine Were So Intertwined, I Thought I’d Never Feel Better
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If you’re tired, over it, and can’t deal with an actual recipe, we’ve got you.
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It can be super debilitating, experts say, and is more likely to show up in women.
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Grab ’em before the holiday weekend ends.
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The Surprising Connection Between Neck Pain and Migraine Attacks
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The Best Lip Balms With SPF to Tint and Protect, Approved by Dermatologists
Yes, your lips need sunscreen, too.
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What to Do If Long Summer Weekends Make You Feel Super Lonely
It might seem like everyone has plans but you—but that’s really not the case.
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Before you add that “miracle” pill or powder to your cart, read this.
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Thankfully, your vagina is only a few inches long, so it can’t have gone far.
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All the physical changes—and newfound attention—can bring up a lot of complicated feelings.
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It’s absolutely possible to make your body a source of pleasure.
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I was like a frog in a pot of boiling water—I didn’t know it was happening until it had gotten serious.
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