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Heather L. Whitley
Heather L. Whitley is a writer who has worked in journalism for more than two decades. She writes content for a wide variety of media outlets including Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company and Southern Living. When she’s not working, you can find her outdoors scaling mountains.
Yahoo Canada Style4 fascinating lessons we can learn from 'lazy' animals, according to researchers
What can the sloth, the snail the bear and the lion teach us about relaxation and our health? Turns out, quite a bit.
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Stressed out? Here are 5 science-backed ways to relax.
Who knew that listening to music could have trigger the same pleasure center in the brain as sex? Here are easy, science-backed tips for chilling out right now.
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Here's what 7 well-known women have to say about work-life balance
Last week's announcement that New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down prompted many to ask if women can really "have it all"? Hear what these 7 well-known women have to say about the so-called work-life balance.
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Women’s March director says “reproductive freedom is bigger than Roe”
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that was overturned last summer. MAKERS sat down with Women's March executive director Rachel Carmona to talk about the evolving fight for reproductive freedoms.
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The Adderall shortage has been 'absolute hell' for adults and kids. Here’s what doctors say patients can do.
Thanks to a continuing nationwide Adderall shortage, many adults and parents of children with ADHD are scrambling to get their prescriptions filled.
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MLK Day: 5 women who played a vital role in the civil rights movement
As we celebrate MLK Day and extraordinary accomplishments of the civil rights leader, MAKERS is highlighting five women who not only joined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the movement but continued the work for decades after his death.
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Pelosi tells female politicians: “Do not let anybody shake your confidence”
As the 118th Congress convenes with a record number of women serving this term, MAKERS reflects on the legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and how she helped pave the way for so many others.
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The biggest stories that impacted women in 2022
MAKERS highlights the biggest stories from 2022 that impacted women around the world.
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How to protect yourself and your family from COVID this winter
With a possible COVID surge on the horizon, here's how to stay safe, according to experts.
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Forget the red wave, this Georgia politician is riding ‘a rainbow wave’
Georgia State Rep. Park Cannon became Georgia’s youngest lawmaker in 2016. Read about her unique journey to elected office.
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Latina Equal Pay Day almost didn’t happen in 2022. Here’s why.
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day. Find out what this civil rights attorney and activist says we need to do in order to close the wage gap for Latina workers in our country.
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Between COVID, flu and RSV, should people mask up every fall and winter?
Given that COVID cases, as well as the flu, surge every fall and winter, should you consider seasonal masking?
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She catches sex traffickers for a living: How to keep your child safe
There were more than 17,200 reports of suspected child sex trafficking in the U.S. in 2021. But there are ways to you can help keep your kids safe. Actor and human right activist Marisol Nichols shares her insights at the 2022 MAKERS Conference.
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5 women trailblazers we’re thankful for
Let's give thanks for these 5 inspiring women who are breaking barriers, stereotypes and rules to make way for the future.
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Don’t let scammers ruin your holiday: Here’s how to stay safe while online shopping
With internet scams on the rise, here are solid ways you can protect yourself and your information while buying online.
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World’s first trans prom queen says people don’t know ‘just how strong we are’
In honor of Trans Awareness Week, MAKERS sat down with Corey Rae, the world's first trans prom queen and outspoken advocate who is fighting to eliminate the stigmatization of her community.
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Navajo Nation activist on midterms: ‘We're determined to reclaim our power’
Writer and activist Allie Redhorse Young, a citizen of the Diné Navajo Nation, and film producer Jhane Myers of the Comanche Nation joined the MAKERS stage last month to discuss the current state of the country’s Indigenous people.
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Congresswoman Katie Porter warns of the ‘intentional strategy’ to silence us
The MAKERS Conference welcomed California Congresswoman Katie Porter to the stage to share her insights on the midterm elections and the biggest issues facing our country.
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Abortion activist says, ‘Our country is on a knife’s edge’
The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court has reignited the fight for reproductive freedoms. MAKERS invited some of the most powerful female voices in this fight to share their insights.
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95-year-old former baseball player on coming out: 'I was scared every day of my life'
From the seasoned sports icon to the inspiring new generation, The 2022 MAKERS Conference celebrates the many powerful women in the sports industry.