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Exercising: Why is it so hard to get started?
As much as we wish this wasn't the case, it just is. Join the conversation with Anne on how to turn an inkling to workout into an actual workout. Read More »
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Om Moment: Letting go of money stress
Put down the to-do lists and stop revising the weekend shopping lists. Cease your coupon clipping and let go of your budget worries, at least for this weekend. This little meditation is the first step to releasing all that money anxiety. Read More »
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Lasik surgery: What do you need to know about new warnings?
Canning the contacts and losing the eyeglasses sounds like a great idea. And lasik surgery is touted as the easy remedy for less than perfect vision. So what are the new warnings all about? Dr. Katz looks into lasik. Read More »
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5 Ways to avoid getting sick after you fly
While it seems impossible to imagine anything worse than the headaches that come with flying these days, the headaches that follow flying can certainly bring you down like an over-the-weight-limit suitcase. I know, I've been there. And I bet you have as well. Sometimes it seems like a minor... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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All Around Shine: 7 kids' health stories you need to read STAT
Children's health issues are anything but small-sized. From toxins to just getting your kids away from the television, the things that impact kids' mental, emotional and bodily wellness are important to many of us. Here are a few of the kids' health conversations going on in Parenting... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Om Moment: Letting go of stress over money (at least for the weekend)
You'd think that the end of the week would be the ideal time to let go of stress. But some Fridays, as I scribble out my weekend to-do lists and shopping lists and go through budgets and bills, I can feel the stress building up even more than it does on Mondays. I feel it creeping up the back of... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Finding breast cancer when it's there ... and when it's not: Do you need TWO tests?
By David Katz, MD, PREVENTION, on Thu May 15, 2008 11:53am PDTA study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association makes the case that more breast cancers will be found in high-risk women screened with both mammogram and ultrasound than in those screened with mammography alone. Finding more breast cancer early, when it is more... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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8 more stupid weight-loss schemes
Self's Diet and Nutrition editor Erin Hobday collaborated with the NY Daily News on eight ridiculous weight-loss products (including the Fuze lip gloss, which I think tastes like dog poo) that will help you lose one thing: your hard-earned cash. Honestly, there are so many ridiculous things on the market *(the Slim Dome much?) that I'm surprised they had the willpower to stop at just eight. Let's take a look at some other doozies, shall we?
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Lasik reality check: What do you need to know?
By David Katz, MD, PREVENTION, on Wed May 7, 2008 3:06pm PDTAn adivsory panel to the FDA has reviewed Lasik surgery, and recommended that stronger warnings be provided about the potential dangers of the procedure.This is reasonable and appropriate. But it does not mean Lasik is dangerous, or even disappointing overall. It just means it's not perfect, and... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Workout gear that gets me out of bed
By Lucy Danziger, True to my SELF, SELF Magazine, on Thu May 15, 2008 10:16am PDTCall me superficial, call me acquisitive. I don't care. The truth is cute workout clothes have always gotten me excited to get out of bed and get out there. The same is true of music, but after awhile even my favorite tunes aren't enough to renew my vigor and get me going. But as the spring... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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ANTM's Whitney wins one for the full-figured girls...kinda
By Weetabix, Elastic Waist, on Thu May 15, 2008 11:08am PDTDid you see last night's America's Next Top Model? Did you? Did you? Because my girl Whitney? Totally delivered! I have to admit that I was nervous when I read Heather and Jessica's analysis of the top three, explaining their feeling that Anya would walk away with the coveted Cover Girl... Read More »
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Body of Work: Exercise works better when you actually exercise
By Anne Fitzgerald, Elastic Waist, on Thu May 15, 2008 12:04pm PDTI thought it was just a week ago, that I found out about the Bikram yoga class just a short walk (or even shorter bike ride!) away. My excitement is still fresh, my enthusiasm still new, my desire to get on out there and try something cool I've never done before burns as brightly and as... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (4) | Blog
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Constant Dieter: Meal Delivery Service
By Nicole, Good Housekeeping, on Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:01pm PDTSo I was good for two days in a row and truly enjoyed the meal delivery. And I had intended to be good again today. But I had some interference that was out of my control. My co-workers found out it’s my birthday this weekend and they actually baked me a cake! It was so thoughtful because, a while... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (3) | Blog
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