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The Signs Of A Compatible Friendship, According To Astrology

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We all know that sleeping with our phones probably isn't ideal, but it's a pretty tough habit to break. After all, who doesn't want to check their phone

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This Is Why Your Period Stops & Starts

After years of getting your period, you may think you've got it all figured out. But then it decides to throw you a curve ball: It goes for a few days as

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A Beginner's Guide To Reading Palms

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Can You Work Out While Getting IVF?

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10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Mood Right Now

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USA Gymnastics Has Officially Filed For Bankruptcy

When gold medal Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman gave her powerful impact statement at Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing back in January, she said that USA

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I'm Tired Of Being Asked, “Are You A Boy Or A Girl?"

When Sam Gee was in second year at school, their English teacher had a simple request at the beginning of the school year. "If you have a nickname, write

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Long before the #MeToo movement sparked conversations about sexual assault in the United States, Angelina Jolie was working on a global initiative aimed

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"Girls get friend-zoned too. [The] only difference is the guy will still sleep with you." That tweet hit a raw nerve last month. But the claim, which

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Eva Sanchez*, 25, works as a supervisor at a nonprofit supporting at-risk youth. As someone who has PTSD, depression, and anxiety — this work

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WWE Wrestler Nia Jax Gets Real About Body Positivity

For some, body positivity may not typically start with a body slam. But for WWE Superstar Nia Jax, born Savelina Fanene, loving herself began with the

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World AIDS Day: My Ex Gave Me HIV

Today is World AIDS Day, which has taken place on 1st December every year since 1988. It's partly an opportunity to remember the more than 35 million

Striking Photo Series Shows What It's Really Like Living With HIV

Sara, a 54-year-old woman living with HIV, says that when she got her diagnosis, her first thought was “it means death.” That was 1990, when the rate

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Are Nootropics Legit Or Just Another Health Fad?

People take supplements for all kinds of reasons: for a healthy pregnancy, for thicker hair, for fewer headaches, for stronger bones, and so on. But some

Is Breathwork The Answer To Our Millennial Stresses? We Tried It Out

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All The Ridiculous Diet & Wellness Fads That Were Huge This Year

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