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Rosacea and Menopause Acne

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Midlife acne and rosacea can be exasperated by menopause and the change in hormones for women. Learn the triggers and treatments so your skin can look its best. Acne in midlife?? Ugh! Yes! I didn't realize it was such a common occurrence, I just thought I was some sort of freak of nature. However, …

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Journaling For Better Mental Health

Mindset, Self-Care, Wellness / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments /

Journaling does more than just help you record your memories and find self-expression. It is also good for your mental health. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Journaling helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by paving the way for positive self-talk and identifying negative thoughts …

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How To Get Excited About Home Exercise

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Get motivated to jumpstart your home exercise workouts by varying your routine to keep it fun and exciting while continuing to social distance. Have you grown tired of your home exercise routine? It’s time to learn ways to make exercising at home exciting again. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full …

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9 Ways Women Over 50 Can Reduce Stress Naturally

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Reasons, symptoms, and natural remedies for reducing stress for women over 50. As middle-age creeps upon us, we may begin to feel overwhelmed by the amount of stress in our lives. It is a perfect time to step back and take a closer look at the lifestyle we live for finding ways to naturally …

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Track Your Menopause Symptoms

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Learn how you can benefit from keeping track of your menopause symptoms. Find ways to uncover your possible symptom triggers, patterns, and trends that can be shared with a doctor to discuss menopause treatment. It is an excellent idea to record and track your menopause symptoms. By keeping notes and documenting specific symptoms and …

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Why Midlife Women Need To Listen To Their Bodies

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As we move into midlife, women must begin to pay closer attention to what their bodies are telling them in order to continue to be healthy and live a long life. For many of us midlife women, better health does not come naturally. I know it certainly doesn’t for me. In fact, it’s no …

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Important Health Screenings for Women Over 40

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It is important to learn which health screenings are most important to women as they reach midlife. The female body is an incredible machine. It is strong and durable. As we age, our bodies can change in significant ways allowing for certain health conditions to develop. Due to this, it is important that …

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Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

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Learn the many health benefits of dark chocolate including being heart-healthy, good for your skin, and rich in antioxidants. Chocolate never seems to fail someone that has a sweet tooth. Quality dark chocolate, not the usual milk chocolate candy bar, has many health benefits that make it justifiable to enjoy. This …

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3 Must Read Books on Perimenopause

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A compilation of the best books to read about the symptoms of perimenopause and how to alleviate them. Perimenopause is the time in a woman's life before entering into menopause. Many people believe that when all the symptoms start is when menopause begins, but that is not the case. Perimenopause is …

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5 Reasons Midlife Women Should Walk Each Day

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Learn why it is so important for women over 50 to take a walk each day for their health, and all the benefits that come with it. It is so important for middle-aged women to maintain a daily walking routine. Many women in midlife have spent years and years taking care of …

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