When Stress Takes the Lead Maria is 45. She’s a mom, a full-time project manager, and the glue that holds her family together. But lately, the cracks are showing. She wakes up already exhausted, her heart races at random times, and she’s been more forgetful than usual. Her clothes feel tighter, she’s constantly snapping at […]
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In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to find health information—but that doesn’t mean it’s always accurate. In fact, many articles making bold or frightening claims are rooted in bias, poor interpretation of research, or a vested interest in selling something. A recent example comes from the Maine-based Women’s Health Network, a supplement company
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Rachel, 46, was doing everything “right.” She ate clean, worked out regularly, kept up with her annual physicals, and had no family history of breast cancer. She almost skipped her mammogram that year—life was busy, and she wasn’t worried. But when she got a call to come back for additional imaging, her heart sank. Days
It’s a hot July afternoon in Highland, Washington. Maria, 52, is standing in the checkout line at the farmer’s market when she feels it—an internal wildfire rising in her chest. Within seconds, her face is flushed, sweat beads along her hairline, and her heart races. She fans herself, hoping no one notices, but the embarrassment
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