Category Archives: Health

Impossible to Ignore

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Real Women

Slightly more than 50% of the population have them, or some variation of them. Men revere them.  Babies need them.  Women worry about them. Yes, I’m talking about mam’s, ta-tas, The Girls, boobies, breasts.  My apologies to any of my … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got Our Reasons

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Real Women

According to WebMD, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include: sadness, moodiness, anxiety, loss of interest in usual activities, eating more, craving carbohydrates, weight gain and fatigue. This winter, ¾ of the country has been affected by unusually cold temperatures and … Continue reading →

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Points for Good Behavior

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Real Women

I am currently participating in a “winter wellness challenge” at my place of employment.  Like many savvy employers know, encouraging workers to make healthy choices and get off our duffs and be active improves not only morale and personal health … Continue reading →

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SSS

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Real Women

Stress —  /stres/ noun  — a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.  Raise your hand if you haven’t felt this in the past 48 hours.  If you have your hand raised, … Continue reading →

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Can’t Ignore the Benefits

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Real Women

The New York Daily News recently ran a story about Joy Johnson, the oldest woman to run the New York City Marathon.  At the age of 86, this was her 25th time running that particular Marathon.  She finished even after … Continue reading →

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Words from Beyond

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Real Women

I will be entering a new age decade in approximately 18 months.  Clearly I am not happy about that fact, since I have already begun the dreaded count down.  My anxiety is increased when I see blatant signs of my … Continue reading →

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Best By…

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Real Women

It seems there are two types of people.  Those who strictly adhere to expiration dates, and those who take them as simply helpful suggestions.  I tend to belong in the second group.  Perhaps it is due in part to my upbringing.  My … Continue reading →

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Queens for a Day…or at Least Three Hours.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Real Women

I had the good fortune to spend this past Saturday with my Personal Board of Directors… otherwise known as my BFF’s.  One of the agenda items during our meeting was a visit to a lovely Spa that is about an … Continue reading →

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Sure You Can Frolic… But It Will Cost Ya.

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Real Women

Like many other Real Women getting through our usual weekday morning routines, I turn on the TV to catch the local news, followed by a few minutes of National News.  (I’ll save the debate between the Today Show and Good … Continue reading →

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Hiber-pudge

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Real Women

I have decided to blame the weather. Why not?  Many of us are already pretty cranky about the fact that the arrival of spring has apparently been postponed.  So I may as well hop on the bandwagon and blame the … Continue reading →

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