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Living Well
The REAL Reason I Didn't Opt for the Mirena IUD
Posted Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 1:56am by Melissa Kagan
Melissa Kagan

I’ve been on the pill for what seems like 5,000 years. So when I started hearing some buzz about the IUD making a comeback, I decided it was worth investigating. It’s funny – as a 40-year-old woman... Read More »

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Heart Health
Do You Know the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women?
Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 - 9:00am by Melissa Hurst
Melissa Hurst

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In The News
Susan G. Komen’s Decision Closes Doors That Help Save Lives
Posted Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 7:31pm by Carol Cain
Carol Cain

The Internet is abuzz over Susan G. Komen’s decision to withdraw funding to Planned Parenthood for health screenings, particularly in the area of breast health. Read More »

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Emotional Health
Black and Blue I Love You Too
Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:28pm by Amee Cantagallo
Amee Cantagallo

For twelve years I was with a man that beat me. He beat the "Hell" out of me. I am not sure how to feel about myself. I recently received this email when I asked a business woman to describe... Read More »

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Pregnancy
When Should You Tell You're Pregnant? (VIDEO)
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 8:40pm by Angela Burgin Logan
Angela Burgin Logan

You’ve finally got that exciting news you’ve been waiting on…the plus sign showing that you are pregnant. But, what are the negatives of announcing right away that you are expecting? Trying to keep a... Read More »

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Health & Fitness
Healthy Colors
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 6:35pm by Funny Food
Funny Food

Let’s teach our children to eat fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colors. Each color of fruit and vegetable has it’s own unique set of vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health.... Read More »

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Nutrition
Don’t Blame Paula - Blame Your Choices and The American Food Culture
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 3:49am by Carol Cain
Carol Cain

I have been carefully listening to and watching the backlash towards Paula Deen and her recent admission to suffering from Diabetes. Read More »

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In The News
What Happened to a Healthy Lifestyle? Paula Deen Promoting Drug Usage for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.
Posted Friday, January 20, 2012 - 1:45am by Melissa Hurst
Melissa Hurst

Paula Deen announced this week that she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three years ago. Known for her high fat and sugar-laden recipes, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise to many. But instead of... Read More »

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Emotional Health
The Problem With Beauty
Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 3:16am by Carol Cain
Carol Cain

It is to be expected that come January of every year advertisers go nuts promoting weight loss campaigns for their respective clients. Gyms, diet products, health-related materials, images of... Read More »

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Is This The "Big" Idea? (Video)
Posted Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 8:27pm by Angela Burgin Logan
Angela Burgin Logan

Have you seen Strong4Life’s anti-obesity campaigning targeting children? Spoiler alert: they use bullying as a motivator for kids to lose weight. Is this the “big” idea? Really??!! What I’ve seen... Read More »

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