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Culture

Let’s Represent: 3 Action Movies Featuring Us

These films include Black women who make moves and live life unapologetically.

By Jonita Davis

This Week

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Health

Is Body Mass Index Racist?

By Javacia Harris Bowser

, September 10, 2021

Given the problematic origins of BMI, used to measure obesity, here’s what sisters need to recognize during that doctor’s office weigh-in.

5 Min Read

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Style

6 Fashion Dos for Women Over 40

By Alaya Linton

, September 10, 2021

Never mind those lists of what not to wear. With this fashion insider’s tips and tricks, you’re sure to look great every season.

3 Min Read

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Work & Money

Is That Job Interview Fake? You Won’t Believe What These Sisters Went Through

By Tamara E. Holmes

, September 10, 2021

Maybe this has happened to you. Too many companies interview Black women just to exploit us and waste our time. Here are ways we can reclaim it.

4 Min Read

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Style

Learn Which Oils May Help Your Styles Last Longer

By Anissa Gabbara

, September 10, 2021

Want to keep your twist outs and wash ’n’ gos looking vibrant and frizz-free throughout the week? These pro tips can help.

4 Min Read

Spotlight

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Health

40 Ways Walking Can Improve Our Lives (and Our Looks!) After 40

Better skin, sex, vision, hearing, sleep, friendships, memory … and much, much more!

6 Min Read

Popular

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Culture & Style

Your Time Is Now! These Sisters Found Success After 40, 50, 60…

By Javacia Harris Bowser

, August 27, 2021

Influencers, innovators, artists and activists prove it’s never too late to become the woman you were meant to be.

4 Min Read

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Playlists

Walk Off the Weight With Fun Fit Tips and This Funky Playlist

By Editor in Chief Claire McIntosh and Tracy E. Hopkins

, September 11, 2020

Quarantine 15? Doctors are seeing spikes of up to 30 pounds. Here are 11 healthy reasons to keep on movin’ — and 35 tunes to take along.

3 Min Read

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Health

Fitness for Every Body

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

, August 9, 2019

She’s plus-size, middle-aged and ran 120 miles in 6 days. “The Mirnavator” has tips to get you moving.

4 Min Read

Real Talk From a Real Sister

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I feel like as a woman it took me a long time to realize that it's okay to have a village, and that everybody needs a village.

Ayesha Curry

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Health

Try This Before Dinner — It May Help You Reach or Maintain Your Happy Weight

Get started with as little as 45 seconds.

By Javacia Harris Bowser

What to Read Now

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Health

I Walked Daily, Rain or Shine, for 1 Month. Here’s What Happened

By Shawn N. Simmons as told to Tracy E. Hopkins

, May 21, 2021

Whether it’s fitness, meditation, nutrition-tracking or another activity, starting and keeping a self-care streak can be seriously life-changing.

4 Min Read

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Health

Keep These 10 Things Away From Your Vagina

By Senior Editor Leslie Quander Wooldridge

, August 27, 2021

No, seriously. To avoid irritation, infection and more down there, call these things a ‘don’t.’

4 Min Read

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Health

Hook Up With One of These Black Hiking Groups

By Felicia Brower

, August 16, 2019

Nurture your nature! Black women are making incredible connections with one another and the great outdoors.

3 Min Read

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Style

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

By Anissa Gabbara

, August 20, 2021

Pro tips for hair washing and guidelines for when it’s time to shampoo.

5 Min Read

Advice...or Nope?

Do you ask other people for advice?

Never, I don’t share my business.

Often, I’m an open book.

89%

Sometimes; I’m particular about who I talk to.

Real Talk for Real Sisters