Wellness

New Research: Fast Walking Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline

Jackie Dallas MD July 14, 2026

Researchers discovered that adults in their 80s who maintain an fast walking pace cut their risk of cognitive decline by a staggering 50%. The study looked at data from nearly 4,000 older adults, tracking their walking speeds and mental clarity over several years. The top 9% of the fastest walkers in the group were given a wonderful new nickname by the research team: “Super Movers.”

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Practical Post-Surgery Recovery Tips for Busy Women

Stephanie Joyce MD July 9, 2026

Post-operative recovery is a whole-body journey that goes far deeper than a healing incision. For the modern woman, balancing surgical restrictions with career demands and household expectations can be overwhelming, especially without a partner to lean on. This guide offers practical advice to help you prep ahead, delegate tasks, and protect your energy so you can navigate your post-surgery recovery smoothly and without complications.

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Does NAD+ Therapy Actually Work?

Jackie Dallas MD June 8, 2026

NAD+ therapy is the latest miracle product and it promises everything from mental clarity, to energy and the fountain of youth! Because it is blowing up in the wellness world, I want to strip away the marketing fluff and look at the actual science of how it works and what is happening inside your cells, because the reality is both fascinating and a little more nuanced than the advertisements suggest.

Top 8 Favorite Toddler Mom Products (And Some Are FREE!)

Trang Singer June 1, 2026

As a work-from-home teacher, a mom to an awesome four-year-old, a wife to a busy lawyer, and a middle child caregiver to an aging, wheel-chair bound dad, this life of mine can get pretty hectic. Here are some of my favorite tried-and-true products that have made being a good mama infinitely easier. (And some of them are FREE!)

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Brain Fog and Boundaries: Preserving Your Sanity During Perimenopause

Jackie Dallas MD May 22, 2026

It is so important that we talk about the mental health aspect of perimenopause, because, honestly, the physical symptoms are almost easier to deal with than the feeling that you’re losing your mind. When estrogen starts to disappear, it takes a huge chunk of our serotonin and dopamine with it. Those are the “feel-good” chemicals that keep us stable, patient, and focused. Without them, you aren’t just “moody”. You’re dealing with a legitimate biochemical shift that can trigger deep depression or a level of anxiety that feels like a constant humming motor under your skin.

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The GLP-1 Revolution: Beyond the Hype and Into the Health

Jackie Dallas MD May 6, 2026

It feels like you can’t scroll through a feed or sit at a dinner party lately without hearing about “the shot.” GLP-1 agonists, the class of drugs including semaglutide and tirzepatide, have taken the world by storm, transforming from specialized diabetes treatments into a cultural phenomenon for weight loss. While the sheer popularity is undeniable, let’s discuss the science behind how we lose that weight, which is much more critical than the number on the scale.

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The Best Workouts for Women at Every Age

Jackie Dallas MD April 13, 2026

Exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, but the best workout for you at 20 looks very different from the best workout at 45 or 65. Your body’s needs, hormones, recovery capacity, and priorities shift significantly across the decades, and a fitness routine that honors those changes is one you’ll actually sustain. It’s about training smarter, moving in ways that serve your body right now, and staying active for life. Here’s a stage-by-stage guide to the workouts that will serve you best.

Hello! I am Jackie Dallas

A doctor, actress, and women's health advocate, Jackie is the founder of Her Health 101, a platform empowering women through evidence-based health education

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