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Your Brain’s a Badass: Why the Female Mind is a Secret Leadership Weapon
Ever been told you’re too emotional? Or that you overthink things? Pfft. Turns out, what they call “too much” is actually your secret sauce. According to Dr. Daniel Amen and a growing body of brain...
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Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
You’ve wrapped up a long day. You pour yourself a glass of Cab Sav because you’ve earned it. But then… bam. Hot flashes. Cramps. Restless sleep. Mood swings that feel like a wild ride. Again.
Here’...
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Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it
Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it
I’m currently reading The Vagina Business — and let me tell you, I’m frustrated. No, scratch that. I’m raging. How is it that for most...
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10 Signs Perimenopause Might Be Sneaking Up On You
At Hey Sister!, we’re all about being open and honest about where we are in our cycles. Recently, I was in a meeting when someone casually said,
“Oh, I’m not in perimenopause — I’m 38, and I still ...
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Bloody hell, I had my period 12 days ago, and now it’s back — heavier than ever! What is this nightmare?!
If you’re feeling like your uterus is auditioning for a horror film, welcome to the club! Picture this: you’re just about recovered from your last period (pads stashed, white trousers back on rotat...
Deep sleep during menopause
Dormir durante la menopausia: adiós a los movimientos bruscos y a los despertares a medianoche
Son las 3 de la mañana y estás completamente despierta... otra vez. Entre los sofocos, las piernas inquietas y una mente que no se desconecta, el "sueño profundo" puede parecer un recuerdo lejano. ...
