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The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Lindsay Hutton sides with their airlines and frames the idea…

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Saturday morning, I was among the 50,000 participants in the Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure, a 5K event held in Washington, DC. The event raised $4.9 million to fund…

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Look at how big this scale is. Seriously, look at it. It’s massive. Taller than the bank of double-decker lockers, it dwarfs an industrial vacuum cleaner and makes a 5’11” me seem like a shorty next to it. It is a hellacious metal…

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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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