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Conditions & Health

7 Things You Might Not Know About Delayed Breast Reconstruction

  Know Your Options for Breast Reconstruction Most women treated for breast cancer are eligible for breast reconstruction—learn […]

Breast Reconstruction Options If You Have Lymphedema

Your body has faced a lot of challenges. You have been treated for breast cancer, which probably included […]

Bloating: Causes and Prevention Tips

How often do you hear yourself or friends complain about bloating? We often just say we’re bloated when […]

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Mind & Mood

Millennial Women: Understanding the Links Between Heart Disease and Depression

You may think that since heart disease usually develops in women in their 50s and beyond, millennials don’t […]

Mental Health Among African-American Women

It’s true that everyone experiences temporary periods of sadness, and times of worry and nervousness. But what about […]

Recognizing and Getting Help for Mood Disorders

Everyone feels down from time to time. Work is busy. Your kids’ schedules are overwhelming. You’re not getting […]

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Nutrition & Fitness

Tips to Manage Stress Eating

This article is written by Erin Gager, R.D., L.D.N., a dietitian at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Have you […]

Finding the Hidden Sugar in the Foods You Eat

This article is written by Erin Gager, R.D., L.D.N., a dietitian at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Are you […]

The Benefits of Having a Healthy Relationship with Chocolate

If you’d characterize your relationship with chocolate as “complicated,” you’re not alone. About 45 percent of women in […]

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Sexual & Reproductive Health

What Really Helps You Bounce Back After Pregnancy

Motherhood changes you inside and out. After having a baby, your clothing size, breast shape, hip width and […]

Fertility and Cancer: What Are Your Options?

Cancer is a frightening diagnosis no matter what your age. It’s especially hard during the reproductive years, when […]

Keep the Spark Alive in Your Marriage

Staying up late scrolling social media to avoid intimacy with your partner or, worse, pretending to be asleep, […]

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Wellness & Rejuvenation

Got Adult Acne? Get Answers from an Expert

If you’re like a lot of women, you thought all you had to do was get through puberty […]

Double Chin Surgery: What You Need to Know

While many of us would like to see a streamlined profile when we look in the mirror, some […]

Facial Rejuvenation Surgery: 5 Things You Need to Know

In recent years, cosmetic anti-aging procedures have gained mainstream acceptance. And while many women start with less invasive […]

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