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  1. Can you protect your child from pertussis?
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 22, 2009
    As a parent, you want to protect your child from monsters under the bed, bullies at middle school and broken hearts in high school....
  2. Healthy foods that boost happiness
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 21, 2009
    Fast food restaurants market their meal-deals so well that you start believing a low-grade hamburger, salty French fries, sugary...
  3. Fall fitness: Exercise at the park
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 21, 2009
    The sweltering days of summer have gone and the crisp, cool climate of autumn is in the air. Though fall means back to school,...
  4. 15 Signs you should dump your doctor
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 20, 2009
    With the nation’s health care in crisis, many Americans may become victims of managed costs rather than victors of managed care....
  5. Is being thin the key to happiness for young girls?
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 19, 2009
    As women, we're often our own harshest critics, pitting ourselves against the perfect, air-brushed women splashed across billboards,...
  6. The beauty of women: How men and women define beauty differently
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    What men find beautiful in women isn’t always what women find beautiful in themselves. In fact, mens' perceptions go far beyond...
  7. Patience and understanding: How to best apply it to your...
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    There’s something to be said about those with infinite amounts of patience and understanding -- and we stand to learn plenty of...
  8. 10 Ways to help you feel beautiful today
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    Everyone has one of those days, no matter what you do you just feel less-than-glamorous. But beauty isn’t always about looking...
  9. 10 Ways to celebrate the beauty of women
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    True beauty comes from within. That's an old phrase, but it's true. Your intelligence, strength, courage and determination are what...
  10. 8 Things I learned from my parents
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    When we’re young, the last thing we want to do is turn out like our parents. But as we get older, we realize there are plenty of...
  11. 6 Reasons maturity brings balance into your life
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    Let’s face it: Wisdom really does come with age and experience. The good news is, it also brings stability — and that’s...
  12. 5 Reasons aging is beautiful
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    Everyone’s afraid of aging -- but really, why fight it? It’s a battle you’ll never win, and getting older brings some amazing...
  13. Matcha: The healthiest green tea
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 16, 2009
    There is no question that green tea delivers a healthy dose of antioxidants and cancer-fighting power with every sip, but what if...
  14. Health benefits of Laughter Yoga
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 15, 2009
    Laughing makes us feel good, giving us stress-relief and a rush of endorphins. Now you can double your pleasure and health benefits...
  15. 4 Infant sleeping myths debunked
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 11, 2009
    Although many new mothers recognize "old wives' tales" as being false, there are too many misconceptions about Baby’s health and...
  16. Prescription drug abuse an American epidemic
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 9, 2009
    With the latest celebrity prescription drug deaths of DJ AM and Michael Jackson, prescription drug abuse is boldly situated on the...
  17. Teen acne: Easing back-to-school angst
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 6, 2009
    In today’s image-obsessed society where millions of teens (and adults!) upload photos to Facebook, MySpace and Flickr, looking...
  18. Fertility linked to romance
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 4, 2009
    We know PMS can be bad, making us crabby and crave salty snacks or sweets. But other days of the month, we're soaring with...
  19. Is your body benefiting from your healthy habits?
    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 4, 2009
    Whether you’re trying to beat stress or build strong bones, taking care of yourself is one of the most important resolutions you...
  20. Dental tips for a healthy mouth
    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 4, 2009
    It may not seem like it, but taking care of your mouth can be one of the most important things you do for your health (recent...

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Although you can't control your body type, a little exercise and some healthy food choices will help you make the most of it. Check out our Health & Wellness section for nutrition facts, exercise tips and more.

We all have our own “issues" with food. But whether you love it or you love to hate it, we can help you find the food news, information and advice you need to love the food you eat. While you're at it, try out some seriously delish vegetarian recipes and our meal planning tips to make meals at home tastier – and healthier – than ever.

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