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Workouts are great, but gym gear gets gross.You're working out. That's great! But, how's your gym hygiene? The average person releases one liter of sweat, 40 grams of sebum (the stuff in blackheads), 10 grams of skin cells and 10 grams of salt per day. That stuff gets in your clothing. Breasts are especially sweaty, so you should wash your sports bra after every wearing. No more sniff test to see if it's clean. Put your sweaty clothes in a plastic bag before you leave the gym. Wash them when you get home so they don't become a breeding ground for bacteria. Don't try to squeeze a second wearing out of them before laundry day. Clean out the inside of your gym bag. If your bag is washable, throw it in the laundry on a regular basis. Gym floors and benches are disgusting. Keep it clean. Don't put your naked parts on gym benches or chairs in the locker room. Sit on a towel to avoid exposure. Listen in as Dr. Pam Peeke advises on how to clean up your act at the gym.

Women are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease than men.Alzheimer's disease is disproportionately affecting women. A woman in her early 60s is twice as likely to get Alzheimer's than breast cancer. Your family needs to be aware of your mental health and family history. If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease, your children should be familiar with signs so they can watch out for you. Discuss later care options while you can make your own decisions. Your brain needs blood flow. Be sure you have a regular exercise routine. Take time off from your devices. Get enough sleep so your brain can rest. Cut back on sugar. Get a baseline exam for your memory before you turn 60. You need a basis for comparison as you age. Maria Shriver joins Dr. Pam Peeke to discuss the battle against Alzheimer's disease.

May 21st is the Move for Minds event in select cities across the United States.Move for Minds is an event for Alzheimer's disease awareness. It takes place across the nation on May 21, 2016. Move for Minds has partnered with Equinox Sports Club to help women learn about Alzheimer's. It's a fundraiser for gender-based research, since women are affected by Alzheimer's more often than men. Also, women typically have to leave their jobs to be the caretakers of family members who are diagnosed with the disease. The Federal government spends far less on Alzheimer's research than on AIDS and cancer research. It's important to find out what causes this condition. Because physical health is tied to brain health, that factor must be tied to the research. This event is three hours long and takes place in Boston, Los Angeles, Irvine, Washington, D.C., New York and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.moveforminds.org. Maria Shriver joins Dr. Pam Peeke to discuss this important fundraising fitness event.

Check out Dr. Pam Peeke's recipe for resilience.You have to take care of you. You need to be resilient to get through every day. You must be able to rebound from whatever life throws your way. Essentially, you have to return to you after all the nonsense. Hop into that kitchen of life, and stir up your own resilience recipe. What ingredients resonate with you? Got any more to add? RECIPE: 7-8 hours restful sleep 5 minutes gratitude 5-15 minutes meditation/prayer 1-2 deep breaths per stress 1-5 adapt & adjusts per stress 10 acts of random kindness 10 acts of self compassion 1-3 joyful experiences 20 laughs out loud 30-60 minutes organize & plan 15-20 minutes high intensity exercise 1-5 connections with friends/family DIRECTIONS: Mix and blend. Customize to taste. Enjoy daily. Listen in as Dr. Pam Peeke shares how to become resilient.

Why do men do most of the talking?The New York Times recently ran an article on manologues and mansplaining (read the article here). Some men feel the need to expound at great length on areas of familiarity. Mansplaining uses small words to explain topics, making the listener feel like a five year-old. Historically, men's value is in knowing, doing and fixing stuff. They don't mansplain to be malicious. They just desire to be useful. How can women deal with the manologues? Gently fill men in on what they already know. Men scare easily, so don't snipe at them. Men just want to be helpful. The best bet is to know who you're talking to and ask how much they know before explaining something.  Anthropologist and cultural strategist, Jamie Gordon, she-splains what mansplaining is all about.

Push past those emotions and get your work done."I know, I know. I need to take care of the dishes. After this kitten video. Okay, maybe after this kitten video and the next one." It's okay. Kitten videos are way more fun than doing dishes. A lot of things are pretty fantastic when you don't want to tackle that to-do list. But, those tasks aren't going to take care of themselves. That feeling of not wanting to do something that needs to be done is a visceral reaction. You must be mindful, regulate your emotions, and get your work done. It takes conscious effort to recognize what's happening and push past it. Listen in as Tim Pychyl, PhD, discusses why you get a case of the "don't want to" and how to still get things done.

Listen in as Pam and Michelle answer your personal health questions.It's YOUR time on HER Radio. Be a part of the show... send your comments and ask your questions by email, [email protected]. It's time to Ask HER. Today, on HER Radio you wanted to know: Do I need the shingles vaccine if I've already had shingles? According to the CDC, anyone over the age 60 should receive the shingles vaccine, regardless of whether or not you've already had shingles (or the chicken pox). There is no maximum age for receiving the vaccine, and doing so may reduce future occurrences if you've already been afflicted with shingles. Stress may increase your vulnerability, so try to take care of yourself in that area. Does skipping breakfast really cause weight gain? In short, no. For years, experts were taught to instruct people to not skip breakfast. Science has disproved this. Take a look at the word... it's not breakfast, but rather "break fast." Experts now know that it's important to not eat for a period of 12-16 hours before you break that fast. So, if you're eating late at night, you should not be eating right away in the morning. How can I improve my balance? Improving your physical balance as you get older is important, because it naturally declines. Perform balance-building exercises, such as standing on a BOSU ball, yoga, and tai chi. Another tactic is to shift from one leg to another anytime you're waiting in line, such as at the airport, DMV, or post office. Try to challenge yourself as much as possible. If you have a personal health question that you want answered, Pam and Michelle encourage you to send them in to [email protected].

When should you start taking estrogen?Estrogen had a bad reputation for causing breast cancer and other body problems. Wrong! If estrogen is taken in the estrogen window, it helps prevent heart disease, dementia, breast cancer and more. The median age for menopause is 51. Age isn't the defining moment, though. Menopause can begin before age 40. When you begin menopause, start taking estrogen to get maximum benefit. Many women can take estrogen for five years with no problem. It's important to know that doctors are just as lost on menopause as patients are. They have the best intentions but don't know everything about it. Find a doctor who is a good fit for you. Listen in as Dr. Mache Seibel discusses the estrogen window.

Put down your device and work on that to-do list!Technology is amazing. You can do almost everything on a device you can hold in your hand. No wonder you freak out if you leave your cell phone in the kitchen or lose it somewhere in your house. Technology is a fun distraction. The problem is that it lends itself to procrastination. You get so focused on the world you can access inside your phone that you put off doing things in the world outside of the phone. What can you do to deal with this telephone-assisted procrastination? Turn off your phone. Yes. Turn it all the way off. If you can't turn it off for short periods during the day, at least turn it off at night. You don't need your sleep ruined by a notification that your cousin liked your photo on Facebook. Block the sites that distract you. You know which sites are a time suck for you. The cats can still "haz cheeseburger" and the dogs will still have shame when your work is done. You can remove the block when your deadline has been met. Delete apps that waste your time. If you have games on your phone that are far more interesting than what you need to do in real life, delete them. If you lack the self control to save those apps as a reward, you don't need them. Treat yourself. Set up a reward system for making gains on your tasks. Making a benchmark earns some video game time, a nap or a trip for some frozen yogurt. Listen in as Dr. Timothy Pychyl shares how you can beat the distractions life gives you.

Your face tells the world what you've been consuming.You're probably familiar with the saying "you are what you eat." Did you know that your face is an open book of your dietary habits? Do you have blemishes on your forehead, cheeks and chin? Are your cheeks red and puffy? Your body may not be processing gluten properly. This inflammation can be caused by gluten. Are your eyelids swollen? Do you have widespread acne with a concentration of blemishes on your chin? Do you have dark circles around the eye and bags beneath? The hormones in dairy can fire up these symptoms. Do your pores appear enlarged? Do you have pronounced lines and blemishes between the eyes and on the forehead? Do your eyelids droop? It might be time to ease up on the alcohol. Alcohol dehydrates the body and is full of sugar. Do you have thin skin with pustular acne? Is your skin gray and pasty? Are your eyelids sagging? Sugar will do that to you. Take a look in the mirror. What do you see? How can you moderate your diet so your face doesn't tell on your food and drink vices? Listen in as Pam and Michelle talk about the ways these foods are aging you.