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Coming of Age in the Years Preceding Roe
By Roberta Hershenson
What price personal autonomy Remembering the days when abortions were illegal By Roberta...
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The Story of My Half-a-Knee Surgery
By Grace Lichtenstein
A robot was involved, and swear words were uttered, but healing time was remarkably quick By...
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Nabbing the Shot, New York Style
By Linda Dyett
One got jabbed at a track event Another went back to high school for hers A third wound up...
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The Story of My Covid Vaccination
By Susan Shafer
It happened in West Palm Beach and involved a car caravan, a climb up a hill, a folding chair, and...
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What’s the Lure of Yoga?
By Polly Ironclad
This ancient mind and body practice has a reputation for reducing stress and boosting...
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Calm Better Days Ahead: Amy Chin’s CBD Venture
By Sponsored by Calm Better Days
CBD, a trendy wellness elixir found in juice and moisturizer and ice cream, and dog...
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Expert Advice on Hemp, Marijuana, and CBD
By Sponsored by Samoon Ahmad, M.D.
How they’re similar, how they’re different, and what you need to...
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A New York OB/GYN’s COVID-19 Advice
By Linda Dyett
What you need to know about lung surfactant (it’s crucial for breathing) Plus: Drink plenty of...
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Back Story: Surgery was the best choice for me
By Margery Stein
How I went from U-shaped to ramrod-straight By Margery Stein “You gave us a...
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Memory Slipping? Try Playing Mah Jongg!
By Susan Shafer
You can fortify your brain power and positively affect your mood through the game of Mah Jongg But...
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Put Bone Health on your Radar Screen
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Osteoporosis a painful reality for millions of women Know your risk factors and take action...
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Older, Slower, but Still Skiing Downhill
By Grace Lichtenstein
Slow down Perhaps Give up Nope! The thrill of whooshing down a snow covered mountain never goes...
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Moving Towards Wellness Through Tai Chi
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Tai Chi is becoming more popular as an easy and effective route to better health Included is a...
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Do I look fat in this Merlot?
By Stacia Friedman
A glass of wine a day is supposed to be good for you, isn’t it Here’s the harsh reality, and...
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Pickleball: A Popular New Sport
By Karen Feld
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US and popular with seniors, offering a good workout...
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Zumba! The Worldwide Dance/Fitness Craze
By Sally Wendkos Olds
New York City exercisers of all ages embrace the Latin rhythms and aerobic moves of Zumba By...
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Is Snoring Compromising Your Health?
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Some 37 million Americans snore regularly according to the National Sleep Foundation, so if you...
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Fencing: A Unique Sport for Women of All Ages
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Fencing can help increase your flexibility and balance, lower stress and reduce cognitive...
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Indoor Plants
By Rona Cherry
Indoor potted plants can remove up to 87 percent of air pollutants in 24 hours By Rona...
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Facial Acupuncture for Skin Rejuvenation
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Facial acupuncture—aka cosmetic acupuncture—has been gaining fast favor among women seeking...
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Learning How to Fall Safely
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Learn how to navigate slippery sidewalks and streets in the winter Wearing the proper footwear and...
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Stay Healthy This Winter—Visit a Salt Room
By Rona Cherry
Why 30 minutes in a NYC salt room can heal your lungs and boost your mood By Rona...
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Women Running Away With the Sport
By Sally Wendkos Olds
Today the majority of American runners are female How did we get here One pair of sneakers at a...
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Foods that Hurt, or Help, If You’re Feeling Anxious
By Rona Cherry
Here’s a guide for keeping ‘stressful’ food and drink off your menu By Rona Cherry As...
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Practicing Mindfulness: What Is It? Why Do It?
By Anne FInger
Mindfulness trains us to refocus our minds to alleviate anxiety, lessen chronic pain, and enhance...
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Keeping Your Memory Sharp as You Age
By Rona Cherry
What’s the difference between an occasional memory lapse and lapses that indicate the onset of...
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Stand Up! The Road to Better Posture
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Improve your posture to eliminate pain and prevent serious health issues By Georgetta Lordi...
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Specialists in Nutrition and Weight Control
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
March is National Nutrition Month: Assess your health and find a specialist who can...
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Testosterone Implants for Women
By Linda Dyett
A growing number of doctors regard the so-called male hormone as a boon for women’s health and...
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Anti-Aging Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Put your money where your mouth is! By Georgetta Lordi Morque UPDATED FEB 11,...
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Naps Are Good For You!
By Rona Cherry
Researchers say the prime time to snooze is 1 to 4 pm when your body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm...
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At-Home Fitness Workout for Women 50+
By Linda Dyett
For NYCitywomen, fitness trainer Devone Stephenson has fine-tuned a dozen home exercises by...
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Gyrotonic: Dance-like, Flowing Exercise Method
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Gyrotonic studios in NYC offer one-on-one training, small group classes and trial packages for...
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A Farewell to Arms
By Mary Marino
Reshaping and strengthening your arms through daily exercise By Mary Marino Those...
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The Pros and Cons of Concierge Medical Care
By Sally Wendkos Olds
Many MD’s are charging annual fees of $2,000 to $25,000 Finding a doctor you can afford and...
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New York City: A Mecca for Yoga Classes
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Practicing yoga helps keep your muscles flexible, lowers your stress level and improves your...
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A Little Bit Vegan
By Roberta Hershenson
At first I neglected to devote the necessary time to being vegan and healthy too By Roberta...
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The Best Winter Lotions
By Ruth J. Katz
Moisturize, pamper, treat is the mantra for protecting your skin in the winter By Ruth J...
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Fight Aging with Strength Training
By Georgetta Lordi Morque
Strength training helps to build lean body mass, increase bone density, burn fat and boost...
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How to Improve Your Balance and Avoid Falls
By Sally Wendkos Olds
Some remedies only require common sense; others require classes in balance and tai chi By Sally...
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Is Your Chair Killing You?
By Rona Cherry
Hours of nonstop sitting may lead to increased risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer,...
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Healing Power of Music
By Deborah Harkins
Music therapy offers balm to the sick and may spark recovery for patients with severe...
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Medical Remedies for Thinning Hair
By Linda Dyett
A rundown of the latest treatments—plus what’s coming down the pike by Linda...
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