Sisters From AARP - Newsletter Celebrating Black Women

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Health

Setting Your Thermostat to This Temperature May Help You Lose Weight

And that’s not all. This science-backed tip may lower energy bills, stress levels and your risk for diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

By Anissa Gabbara

This Week

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Me Time

After My Emotional Well Ran Dry, I Learned to Uplift Myself From A to Z

By Jeanine DeHoney

, September 16, 2022

When self-help books, women’s conferences, inspirational coffee mugs and other pick-me-ups didn’t lift my mood, here is the daily practice that did.

3 Min Read

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We Time

Many Women Over 40 Who Seem ‘Lucky’ in Love Actually Know This

By Tamekia Reece

, September 16, 2022

Understanding three simple ways psychologists look at connection can help you find a good relationship — or help improve your current one.

4 Min Read

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Work & Money

Here’s How You Could Get Fast, Free and Easy Tech Support

By Aabye-Gayle D. Francis-Favilla

, September 16, 2022

Subscribers delighted in the items we hand-picked or created to fit the season’s ‘Enjoy the Moment’ theme. Plus, they had a good time connecting in our L&L Facebook group.

2 Min Read

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Culture

Black-Owned Dance Studios Near You

By Donna Torrence

, September 16, 2022

Learn new moves while getting some exercise, feeling the music, meeting new people and having a good time.

4 Min Read

Spotlight

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Work & Money

Why Self-Care at Work Should Be Job No. 1

How to schedule stress-relief into your day — and keep those appointments with yourself!

4 Min Read

Popular

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Health

Worried About a Medical Test? Do These 4 Things

By Gerrie Summers

, October 22, 2021

Facing a mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, biopsy, colonoscopy or other screening can be stressful. Here’s how to cope with ‘Scanxiety.’

3 Min Read

Summer Luxe & Luminous Collection With 'Sisters From AARP'

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We Time

Take This Moment to Realize You’re a Good-Enough Mama

By Aliyah Abdel-Malik

, November 29, 2019

We interrupt your regularly scheduled worrying for a bulletin about how awesome you are.

5 Min Read

Real Talk From a Real Sister

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We need stories to survive . . . to remember, to imagine, to inspire . . . to survive.

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Health

Do You Know When to Follow Your Intuition?

Here’s how trusting your gut can add a boost to your decision-making process.

By Tonya Abari

What to Read Now

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Style

Grown and Sexy

By Julia Chance

, November 30, 2018

We’ve found luxe lingerie pieces for sisters of every size, shape and shade.

3 Min Read

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Work & Money

‘How Much Do You Make?’

By Alisha Tillery

, August 23, 2019

By not investigating our worth, we may leave $10,000, $25,000 or more on the table.

4 Min Read

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Style

Can’t Visit the Salon for Acrylic Nails? Try These Stunning Press-On Nails for a Mani in Minutes

By Princess Gabbara

, January 14, 2021

Whether you like bold, nails like Megan Thee Stallion’s or classic, minimalist manicures like Meghan Markle’s , these easy DIY kits will have you nailing the look.

2 Min Read