You might be a highly sensitive person — and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. As evidenced by hundreds of research studies, HSPs — who comprise up to 20% of the population — process things uniquely, especially when it comes to perception, emotions and empathy. Read more on Healthy Women. … [Read more...] about What Is a Highly Sensitive Person?
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Dancing My Way to Raise Funds for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Each Halloween, the Mombies perform a choreographed flash mob–style dance in various locations around town....They dance for fun but more than that, they dance to raise funds for metastatic breast cancer research for an organization called the Cancer Couch Foundation, started by the late Rebecca Timlin-Scalera, PhD, after she was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2015. I embraced … [Read more...] about Dancing My Way to Raise Funds for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Is It Safe to Have a Baby After Breast Cancer?
Weighing the pros and cons of wanting another child after breast cancer and treatment. Read the article on EverydayHealth.com … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Have a Baby After Breast Cancer?
The Friend Who Came and Went
The first of a two-part essay about a strong friendship forged amidst the shared hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis. Read the essay on friendshiprules.com … [Read more...] about The Friend Who Came and Went
Some Women Say No to Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
Though breast reconstruction is considered to be the norm in care, some women choose to do nothing at all. According to , women who choose to “Go Flat” reported they made the decision because they wanted to “move on” and have a speedier recovery, and preferred not having a foreign object in their bodies. Read the article on EverydayHealth.com … [Read more...] about Some Women Say No to Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss affects about 1 in 3 women at some point in our lives. And while it’s natural to shed around 100 hairs a day, age and other factors have their own agenda and can speed up the loss while slowing down the gain. Find causes and treatments on HealthyWomen.com … [Read more...] about Hair Loss in Women
Curious About Calcium
If you’re a woman of a certain age, when you think of calcium your mind might wander to, “Got Milk?” The famous campaign from the ‘90s forever linked the idea of milk with strong bones and teeth. But why does milk help give you strong bones or teeth? You can thank the calcium. And that connection is correct — but it’s hardly the whole story. Calcium, the most abundant mineral in your body, also … [Read more...] about Curious About Calcium
8 Things To Boost Your Health
The first step on any journey is always the hardest — and if you’re trying to get fit and healthy, that first step can feel like a huge one. But you can crush that first step by making small changes to your lifestyle, starting with everyday behaviors. Discover 8 things you can do now … [Read more...] about 8 Things To Boost Your Health
What to Do When Your Husband Has No Friends
Men and women seem to see friendships differently. I understand that friendships can become more complicated as our lives change, as we marry, divorce, move, change jobs, fall ill. (And increasingly as we age, friends can pass on.) That’s why I now focus more than ever on nurturing the friendships I have as well as making new ones. But I worry about my husband, who seems to have no friends right … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Husband Has No Friends
The Eyes Have It! 8 Things Your Eyes Can Reveal About Your Overall Health
In addition to symptoms of the more traditional eye ailments—cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration—here are some eye health warning signs on your eye doctor’s radar. Read about eyes as health indicators on Parade.com. … [Read more...] about The Eyes Have It! 8 Things Your Eyes Can Reveal About Your Overall Health