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Health

Your health is your power, and we’re here to help you protect it. From staying active to nourishing your body and prioritizing self-care, we’ve got the tips, advice, and real talk you need to feel your best—inside and out.




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aarp, sisters, self care, health
Health
Dr. Jess Wants You To Claim Your Peace
Why Black women should prioritize self-care
By Melissa Kimble
, December 14, 2018
3 Min Read
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Health
How to Cure Your Insomnia
From acupuncture to sex, science-backed ways to get a better night’s sleep.
By Kenrya Rankin
, December 7, 2018
3 Min Read
sisters, aarp, food
Health
Happy Meals
Got seasonal blues? Five mood-boosting foods can help.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, November 23, 2018
2 Min Read
sisters, aarp, marriage. weight
Health
What to Do When Marriage Is Making You Fat
Research links wifehood with weight gain. Here’s how I took control when it happened to me.
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
, November 2, 2018
2 Min Read
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Health
The Sisters Guide to Working Out Without Sweating Out Your Hair
Laid edges after 40 minutes in the gym? Thanks to performance wrap headbands, it can be done.
By Maya K. Francis
, October 26, 2018
1 Min Read
A photo of woman bent to her right side in a yoga pose, while sitting on a yoga mat.
Health
The Sisters Guide to Yoga in Our 40s, 50s, 60s and Beyond
Do you want to manage weight, relieve stress, connect with African culture, tone muscles or build bones? There’s a practice just for you! Here are options that fit your life.
By Gerrie Summers
, October 19, 2018
3 Min Read
A photo of a woman running down a bridge at sunrise.
Health
How I Went From Morbidly Obese to Marathon Runner
With my running buddies cheering me on and help from my surgeon, I dropped 70 pounds in six months. My confidence and strength have grown with every step of this incredible journey.
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
, October 12, 2018
3 Min Read
Sisters, AARP, superfoods
Health
Superfoods With Soul
Hungry for some collards or sweet potatoes? Many of the soul food staples we grew up eating are packed with phytonutrients. Here’s our pick of the nutrition crop.
By Katti Gray
, September 21, 2018
1 Min Read
An image of a chili pepper in hot sauce.
Health
5 Healthy Reasons to Keep Hot Sauce in Your Bag
Chili peppers — the seasoning that makes everything from hot wings to collard greens fiyah — also helps your body burn calories and fight disease.
By Lori L. Tharps
, August 24, 2018
2 Min Read




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