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Wellness

True wellness is about balance—mind, body, and soul. We’re bringing you expert tips, holistic health insights, and everyday habits to help you feel strong, centered, and ready for whatever life brings.


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These 5-Minute Moves Target Flabby Arms After 50
Here’s how a simple exercise helps chef Babette Davis stay fit at 73. Plus: A certified personal trainer reveals moves for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
By Leslie Quander Wooldridge
, June 13, 2024
5 Min Read
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Which Yogurt is Best for Weight Loss After 50?
Want to drop a dress size? Choosing the right yogurt can make a difference if you are working toward a healthy weight. Plus: We’ve got tasty summer recipes!
By Sisters From AARP
, June 13, 2024
6 Min Read
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Health
Stay Off the Floor and Tone Your Core
Sit-ups aren’t for everyone. You could tighten your abs and burn 200 calories in a half-hour session of chair yoga.
By Javacia Harris Bowser
, June 6, 2024
6 Min Read
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5 Luxe Beach and Nature Retreats for Black Women
Enjoy sun, sand, sisterhood and sanctuary at these scenic and sister-friendly escapes. Relax stateside a short drive from home, or at beautiful resorts from Puerto Rico to Portugal.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, May 16, 2024
5 Min Read
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Health
6 Yoga Poses for a Snatched Waist. (Each Takes Just 30 Seconds)
Learn which yoga posture, done daily for three weeks, helped one sister lose inches off her waist and tone her abs. Plus: 5 more yoga moves to help whittle the waistline.
By Gerrie Summers
, May 16, 2024
2 Min Read
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Health
Black-Owned Juice Bars and Health Food Spots Near You
Looking to relax, refresh, quench your thirst and connect within the community? Try a healthy hangout like these cafes across the country. 
By Donna Torrence
, May 9, 2024
5 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Here’s What We Need to Thrive Next Year
Ready to turn the page on 2023? These new books on enhancing health, wealth and self may inspire you to make 2024 your best year yet!
By Jina DuVernay
, December 13, 2023
3 Min Read




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