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7 Ways to Beat Belly Bloat
When you’re uncomfortable, gassy and your clothes don’t fit, these tips may soothe and shrink your midsection.
By Andrea King Collier
, January 3, 2020
3 Min Read
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What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting
Some fans of this trendy eating plan report weight loss and increased energy — all without counting calories. Here’s what happened when I tried it.
By Rebekah Sager
, December 27, 2019
4 Min Read
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Superfoods for Fantastic Sex After 40
You’re older and bolder. You know what you like in bed. But fluctuating hormones can be a buzzkill. These foods can help.
By Editor in Chief Claire McIntosh
, December 6, 2019
2 Min Read
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6 Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Eat, drink and be merry with nutritionist-approved tips.
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
, November 29, 2019
3 Min Read
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Skip the Gym and Get Slim
This fast, full-body workout sculpts curves, burns calories and whittles your middle.
By Tiarra Mukherjee
, November 15, 2019
4 Min Read
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18 Ways to Move More
Experts say that sitting is the new smoking. Here are incredibly easy ways fit in more activity without a trip to the gym.
By Sharon R. Boone
, October 25, 2019
3 Min Read
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Med -Spas Are Black Women’s Best-Kept Beauty Secret
The right skin-of-color expert can erase dark spots, acne scars and bumps, tattoos, peach fuzz, dry patches or fine lines to amp up your glow.
By Dana Robinson
, October 18, 2019
4 Min Read
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Losing Your Hair? Here’s How to Hold on to It
Breakage and thinning have various causes. Getting to the root of the problem is the first healing step.
By Carlett Spike
, October 11, 2019
5 Min Read
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Is CBD Oil Safe and Worth Your Money?
A medical cannabis expert weeds the hype from the truth about the herbal cure for pain, depression, anxiety and insomnia.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, October 4, 2019
3 Min Read
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