Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms
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Health & Wellness

The ultimate destination for positive mental & physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn’t selfish.

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Army veteran went into cardiac arrest while pregnant—here’s what she wants you to know

This Army veteran learned about heart health, parenting, and patience through a scary event.

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A midwife shares 5 facts about giving birth a second time

You might feel more cramping after birth—but also more confidence.

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These are the 6 books I’d gift to new moms

To empower them to tackle the anxiety and stress that comes with motherhood.

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Study shows that supportive grandparents can benefit moms’ mental health

Researchers found a link between maternal mental health and active support from their own parents.

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Attachment disruptions can lead to resentment—here’s why you shouldn’t push it away

After the joy of having my son, I gradually became aware of the more negative feelings tugging at the corners of my mind.

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Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

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Study shows bike riding in middle school may boost kids’ mental health

Researchers found that a cycling class helped middle schoolers with their physical, mental, and social well-being.

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Black women are often left out of clinical trial research. Here’s what we can do to change that

80% of Black women are willing to participate in a clinical trial, but most haven’t been actually asked, a researcher finds.

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How to raise a healthy gamer, according to an expert

There is room for video games in a well-rounded kid’s life—if you’re smart about it.

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Would you try a ‘knockout workout’?

Trainers explain the top fitness trend of 2024—and how it's helpful for moms.

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Black women react to sweet viral video that shows why Black hair should be celebrated

“Our hair is an extension of our identity and how we choose to represent ourselves.”

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A new study links PCOS to cognitive decline later in life

The study tracked more than 900 women over the span of three decades.

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