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Undergoing Chemo? Try This for 6 Weeks and Feel Better

For older adults undergoing chemotherapy, participating in a six-week structured exercise program can improve anxiety, mood and social and emotional well-being, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, reports Healio. Being diagnosed with cancer often increases a person’s chances of experiencing anxiety and mood disturbances. This not only can… Read More: Undergoing Chemo? Try This for 6 Weeks and Feel Better »

Megan Gale’s ‘ludicrous’ weight loss deal

Megan Gale was forced to sign a contract stipulating she must return to her pre-baby weight, just six months after giving birth to her son, River, now five-years-old. In an exclusive interview with the pregnancy podcast, Tales from the Fourth Trimester, hosted by Naomi Chrisoulakis, the Aussie model opened up about the pressure placed on… Read More: Megan Gale’s ‘ludicrous’ weight loss deal »

Why do women have less sex as they age?

As women get older, they tend to have less sex. They may also find it less enjoyable than before. So far, studies have explained these tendencies by pointing the finger at physiological changes during and after menopause. What are the other factors? What prevents a woman from having sex or enjoying sex later in life?… Read More: Why do women have less sex as they age? »

You Are Three Mental Shifts Away From Reaching Your Fitness Goals

Megan Rapinoe holds the Women’s World Cup trophy after she and other members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team wins the fourth Women’s World Cup. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Why do some people stick with an exercise habit and achieve extraordinary results while others give up or never push past a… Read More: You Are Three Mental Shifts Away From Reaching Your Fitness… »