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Long before Skinny Bitch gracelessly proclaimed the weight loss benefits of a vegan lifestyle, women and men have been adopting vegetarianism for so-called “health reasons.” Translation: they wanted to lose weight.…

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I was talking with my family the other day about the role birth order plays in shaping the person you become. My mom asked us if we think we might have been happier being the youngest instead of the oldest child or being…

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April is National Poetry Month. In the spirit of celebration, HAL continues to bring you poetry written by amazing women. This week’s poem, by Maya Angelou, rejoices in what it means to be a woman. She believes that one doesn’t need to look…

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Whether you’re in a committed relationship with a stellar partner, or still scoping out potential love matches, you probably wonder what - exactly - attracts you to the other half. Is it looks? Pheromones? Finances? Researchers are still searching for…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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In this monthly feature, Her Active Life introduces you to women who are making a difference and living with enthusiasm and wellness. This month, staff writer Shannon Martin introduces you to Leslie Heywood, a renowned athlete, writer, and groundbreaking academic.

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In this new monthly feature, Her Active Life introduces you to women who are making a difference and living with enthusiasm and wellness. This month, staff writer Shannon Martin introduces you to Andreea Ayers, who took her own struggles with negativity and…

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Breast cancer affects everyone in different ways and depending on the severity of each case, the recovery period varies greatly.

Breast cancer is a life-threatening disease and some very good work is being done to raise awareness and…

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(ARA) – If improving your health tops the list of your New Year’s resolutions, you probably already plan to exercise more and eat better. But don’t overlook another important factor in overall well-being – friendship.

Studies show…

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With close to 20 million Americans living with depression at any given time, and more than half of them women, it’s likely that a female friend or loved one in your life has dealt with this debilitating illness. While depression is all…

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The following post was submitted by Emily Fischer.  Emily is blogging about her quest to finish her first marathon (Chicago), and her determination to raise money for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (her pledge page can…

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In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Senior writer Katie Drummond, waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey. You can read her previous columns by clicking on the following links: column one;

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