For over 100 years, feminists around the world have marked International Women’s Day on March 8th, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and focusing attention on the work that still needs to be done to accelerate gender equality.
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Why we still need International Women’s Day in 2023International Women’s Day has never been more important. The pandemic has made it abundantly clear what happens when we don’t prioritize gender equality. Women absorb childcare burdens, incidents of child marriage increase, just to name a few. Women and girls cannot afford to lose hard-fought gains every time there is a global crisis. We need to embed gender equality in the law today. And we can’t do it alone. 
From the United States to Kenya, and from Georgia to Bolivia to India, for 30 years, our team has been holding governments and lawmakers accountable for protecting and promoting the rights of women and girls. But we can’t do it alone. 

By Dr. Mary James, ND
You may not realize that dry eyes are a common symptom of menopause. More than 60% of menopausal women are dealing with this uncomfortable and persistent problem.
Here’s what you can do to help your eyes feel -- and look -- their best…

​1. Focus on a Passion, Not the Way You Look
Influencer Mik Zazon, who's on a mission to "normalize normal bodies," tells Parade, "... I want to inform readers that resolutions are in fact NOT an invitation to start a diet or a workout plan but a beautiful reminder that a new year can bring new life to our passions."
 2. Work out to feel good, not be thinner.
Instead of obsessing over the scale, obsess over how amazing you feel since you started being more active. Numbers don't mean much.
 3. Stop gossiping.
Don't be that person. Spread positivity.
4. Give one compliment a day.
You never know—it just might make that person feel a whole lot better.
5. Go a whole day without checking your email.
Nobody's going to die. It can wait until tomorrow.
6. Do Random Acts of Kindness
7. Read a book a month.
Haven't you heard? Reading is good for your brain, it can reduce stress, and it can improve your memory and concentration.
8. Go someplace you've never been.
Step outside of your comfort zone and do something daring. It's good for the soul and forces you to learn new things.
9. Clear out the clutter.
Clutter is literally bad for your health. Research says it stresses you out. Make 2023 the year of organization and cleanliness.

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If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control, you’re not alone. And if the Grinch has stolen your spirit and good intentions, try some of these tips to reclaim your ho-ho-ho and stay happy and healthy.

1. Keep up healthy habits.
Make a pact with yourself during the holidays. For example, decide that you’ll move more and do something active every day over the next three weeks. Take it a step further, and pledge to start the day with a healthy breakfast, limit the sweets and get at least seven hours of sleep each night. If you don’t completely give up your healthy habits, you won’t feel like you have to start over once the holidays are over.

2. Beware of seasonal sweets.
The holidays often dish up extra helpings of less-than-healthy treats. Try preparing healthy snacks that are ready to eat when the urge to snack strikes. If you’re hosting a holiday party, challenge yourself to make delicious and healthier options using our recipes and cooking tips.

3. Stay active.
Instead of beating yourself up about missing a workout, sprinkle some healthy activities into your daily routine. For example, if the weather isn’t too frightful and you’re working from home, ride your bike around your neighborhood during a lunch break. If dinner is going to be a feast, opt for a light lunch, then take a vigorous walk. And keep the family moving. When the kids are home from school, squeeze in some active chores and trips to the park.

4. But not too active.
Give yourself the gift of peace. If you need some down time to recharge, declare a “me-treat” and do something that relaxes you. Try yoga, meditation or spending time in nature.

5. Make a plan for the new year.
Your poinsettia’s pooped and the gifts are all gone. Now what? It’s a great time to reset for the new year – but don’t go dashing through your to-do list too fast, or you might not stick to your plan. Lay out realistic, sustainable steps for the months ahead. For example, start a daily walking routine and sign up for a virtual Heart Walk before you set your sights on that marathon.
 
​​https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/holiday-stress-try-our-top-5-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-season

 
Your toothbrush is your first line of defense against the bacteria that cause gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath.

Straight bristles and a clean and easy-to-grip handle are best to navigate the smaller spaces in your mouth. A soft bristle brush will effectively remove old food and bacteria that can collect around the bases of your teeth.

If you follow the standard recommendation of brushing your teeth for 2 minutes twice per day, you’re already taking steps to protect your teeth from cavities.

Brushing your teeth between each meal and after a sugary snack is an extra step you can take to be proactive about preventing tooth decay.

Brushing two or more times per day is still considered standard for a manual toothbrush. At this rate of use, the bristles in your brush will start to fall out and become mangled or twisted within about 3 months.

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) also advise to replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months Trusted Source, or whenever it appears to be getting worn out.

Once the bristles in your toothbrush start to lose their stiffness, the toothbrush is almost ready for the trash. Without bristles that brush aside food and plaque, your toothbrush quickly loses its efficiency.

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By Dr. Mary James, ND

You may well remember the famous ad on television about hair color. There’s  a woman with beautiful dark hair and her friends are asking each other: “Does she or doesn’t she?” The question of course is — does she use hair dye to cover up her gray hair?
​These days, we don’t ask that question very often, because the great majority of women do dye their hair to hide the gray. But, why does hair turn gray anyway? The fact is, hair doesn’t actually “turn” gray. Instead, starting around age 35, hair follicles produce less pigment, or melanin. Each strand of your hair grows for one to three years, then it falls out and you grow a new one. But after 35, when the new ones grow in, they’re more likely to be gray, or have less color.