02.11.23

Welcome to your weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

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The one thing that can improve your sex life, according to this couple

Vanessa and Xander Marin set out to write the definitive "how to" book on talking about sex with a consenting partner. The authors of "Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life" share their advice.

Sleep starts: Why your body 'hiccups' as you fall asleep

If you experience sudden muscle spasms, shocks or vivid experiences when falling asleep, you may be suffering from sleep starts. Here's how to cope.

Stop calling it 'mommy brain' — scientists say the term is wrong and unfair to moms

The idea that motherhood is linked with a decline in cognitive abilities may be wrong and unfair to moms, write a team of scientists in an article released in the journal JAMA Neurology.

Enjoy your Thin Mints with a side of female empowerment this Girl Scout cookie season

During this year's Girl Scout cookie season, don't make comments that shame anyone's body or food choices — including your own.

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Video: Influencer Paulina Torres shares how she got over her breakup

Paulina Torres, a 20-year-old influencer, used her popular YouTube channel to document 6 months of heartache after a breakup. An expert on love and the brain explains why so many tuned in and why it all hurts so darn much.

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