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October 01, 2024 Issue

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Health
5 Breast Cancer Support Networks Black Women Should Know
Community for when you or a friend is among the one out of every 8 women affected by the disease
By LaKisha Cargill
, September 25, 2024
5 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Wear Luxe Human Hair Wigs for a Fraction of Their Cost
You can rent an outfit, a wardrobe, even jewelry. Would you rent a lace front? Wig rentals are on the rise. Here’s what to know.
By Jenyne M. Raines
, September 25, 2024
5 Min Read
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Health
Wide Awake Past Midnight Again (After Turning in at 10)?
When we were younger, our elders called it fighting our sleep. Here’s a likely reason you’re still doing it—and how to stop.
By Tamekia Reece
, September 25, 2024
3 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Passing for White—and Normal—in a Southern Book Thriller
Sisters contributor Del Sandeen talks with us about her enthralling debut gothic horror novel.
By Jina DuVernay
, September 25, 2024
3 Min Read
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Fun and Free From AARP: October 1 Through October 10
What's happening? Here are the activities, offerings and events in the coming days that we're excited to tell you about.
September 25, 2024
6 Min Read
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Health
Yes! Being Fit and Fly After 40 Is Within Reach
Want to look and feel your best? Active women talk about how their bodies have changed, their fitness journeys and what they’ve learned along the way.
By Aabye-Gayle D. Francis-Favilla
, July 14, 2023
4 Min Read
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Health
Sisters Who Did This Lost 50 Percent More Weight
This isn’t about counting calories or steps. A health coach says tracking one surprising thing can help you eat better, shed pounds — and feel better too!
By Robin D. Stone, LMHC
, January 29, 2021
3 Min Read