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I propose that women live longer because they wear lipstick. They wear Chapstick also more than men. This is an unproven theory, just my own hypothesis that I will defend lightly. Lipstick has ...

An innovative marketing strategy by a local ice cream shop gives customers a lactaid pill if they complain they cannot digest the high fat in their ice cream. I think this is genius! It is ...

1.Night Sweats Night sweats can be caused by a variety of things. A clamminess or dampness to a full body soaking wet, have to change the sheets and take a shower feeling. It all means that you ...

Change your genetic makeup by drinking up ... Coffee, that is. A new study published on ScienceDaily.com found that “exercise and caffeine change your DNA in the same way." The study was ...

I recently attended 2 breast cancer symposiums. Here is some information I culled that I think helpful for all women. Some Stats from USA 2011 data: 231,000 new cases of invasive breast ...

You would think that most women would rather not tell you their weight, pant size, dress size, or their income? Think again. Try asking a friend the name of the person they use to clean their ...

When did just meeting friends for lunch became the reward after an activity? When did most of my friends become exercise aficionados? Recently after hurting my back for the second time in 3 ...

Many women in mid life are at the top of their career ladder, or getting ready to retire or have retired and their kids are gone and out of the home. Plans are changed because Mom and/or Dad, or ...

I had my physical and mammogram the first week of January. All is great so that is off my list of "to do" for the year, but it is mid month and I am already behind in my New Year Resolutions! I ...

After the birth of my son, I was in for many changes. My body was healing and adjusting to the lack of sleep. My chest ached from the milk that was constantly being produced, and the rest of ...

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When a loved one is newly diagnosed with cancer it not only affects the patient, but those around them. Caregivers are often also faced with learning to “live with cancer” while managing a ...

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This winter, like the many others that have come before, is the time when millions of Americans have sworn to start exercising more, being more active, and making healthier choices. There’s ...

If I see another YouTube video of giggling babies or sad dogs while I want to savor and compliment the cook or receive compliments of a yummy meal, I will have a fit! I don’t need to see the ...

If I see another YouTube video of giggling babies or sad dogs while I want to savor and compliment the cook or receive compliments of a yummy meal, I will have a fit! I don’t need to see the ...

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Now before we say "WHAT positive attributes of menopause?" there ARE some! No periods, no fear of pregnancy, great sexual maturity and so on. Share some of yours with us!

It is that time of year when the conversation with friends, family or co-workers turns to New Year’s resolutions. OK, how many of you have already cringed?? Here are the top 5 resolutions that ...

This is my last post for 2011 and I have decided to write about reviewing your year. As the year comes to a close there are many articles and news stories that talk about the year in review. ...

As December 2011 winds down to a close, it’s that time of year to start thinking of your New Year’s resolution. Every January 1st, millions of women watch the ball drop and vow to commit ...

I was in a US airport recently. It was the Boston airport and my flight home to the West coast had been delayed. I took the opportunity to eat one more lobster roll and relax before the 6 hour ...

First, who is Generation X? They are adults between the ages of 31 and 45. This is the age of becoming something, otherwise known as living in a pressure cooker. The race is on: get a great job, ...

If the increasing numbers of both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic plastic surgeries are any indication, the U.S. may be becoming a bit vain.According to the 2010 statistics from the American ...

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As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to remember what the season is really about. Call me a cheese ball, but I want nothing for Christmas but to be around people I care about -- the ...

Menopause can cloud your judgment. Estrogen deprived brains, anecdotally speaking, can cause you to make some rash choices or to become incapable to make any choices. Often that sweet nurturing ...

Hormone Replacement Therapy is an option for some women to get through the side effects of menopause. Prior to 2001 most women were put on HRT if they complained to their physician about ...

Hormone Replacement Therapy is an option for some women to get through the side effects of menopause. Prior to 2001 most women were put on HRT if they complained to their physician about ...

The 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is sponsored every year by the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Research presented often focuses on the prevention of breast cancer instead of honing in on ...

The side effects that happen during menopause really stink. Not all women will suffer all the side effects and 20% will have no side effects. I really do not believe that statistic and think the ...

Menopause can cloud your judgment. Estrogen deprived brains, anecdotally speaking, can cause you to make some rash choices or to become incapable to make any choices. Often that sweet nurturing ...

The side effects that happen during menopause really stink. Not all women will suffer all the side effects and 20% will have no side effects. I really do not believe that statistic and think the ...

Menopause can cloud your judgment. Estrogen deprived brains, anecdotally speaking, can cause you to make some rash choices or to become incapable to make any choices. Often that sweet nurturing ...

Menopause can cloud your judgment. Estrogen deprived brains, anecdotally speaking, can cause you to make some rash choices or to become incapable to make any choices. Often that sweet nurturing ...

Experts believe that oral health can offer clues about one’s overall health, as problems in one’s mouth can affect the rest of your body. The mouth is filled with bacteria, which are mostly ...

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The holiday season can be a time of excitement, festivities and promise. In reality, with this time of year comes increased stress. The loss of a loved one, financial difficulties, strained family ...

The doctor did not conduct what should of been a routine frozen section to make sure he got clean margins from the simple straight forward lumpectomy. I've been kickin cancers ass for a decade ...