Beauty & Fitness

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    How to Calm Down a Hot Flash – 4 Cooling Must Haves

    If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat or felt that familiar wave of heat sneak up during the day, you know how real (and unpredictable!) hot flashes can be. Over the past few years, I’ve tested several cooling products and these four have truly made a difference in helping to calm down a hot flash. The last one might be quite a surprise. I happened upon it accidentally. 1. The Large Tower Fan — For Hot Flashes at Night Let’s start with the big one. A quiet, high-powered tower fan has become my nighttime hero. I keep it at the foot of my…

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    Mini Workout Without Exercising

    A Simple Weighted Vest Workout for Women Who Don’t Love Exercise Quick Workout Routine & Core Exercises for Women Over 50 I know the importance of exercise, and I like to stay at least somewhat fit — but honestly? I don’t enjoy working out. Sound familiar? As much as I know the gym would be good for my body, I also know myself well enough to admit: I’m not going to stick with it. I don’t like it, and I’m busy — which means it just won’t happen. Still, my health is a top priority. I eat relatively healthy (still working on cutting back on sugar), I’m a vegetarian, and…

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    Beauty & Fitness

    Best Mascara for Women Over 50

    My lashes have gotten thinner as I’ve aged so I’m always looking for a good mascara and I found a great one! This mascara is the best mascara I’ve found to add length and volume to my thin lashes. Great for women over 50. It’s a tubing mascara. What is Tubing Mascara? Tubing mascara is a type of mascara that forms tiny, flexible tubes around each lash, rather than coating them with traditional waxes or pigments. These “tubes” wrap around your lashes, giving length and definition without smudging or flaking. I tried the Tarte Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara and I was blown away! I don’t even want to try anything…