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  1. Maximize your workout
    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 4, 2009
    Our lives can get pretty hectic. Between family responsibilities and work, it can seem almost impossible to fit exercise into our...
  2. 7 Tips to prevent cold and flu
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    It can be hard to stay healthy when everyone around you seems to be getting sick. Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a...
  3. Preparing for cold and flu season
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    Kids are back in school and that means we get busier than ever. Unfortunately when we get busy, we get run down and susceptible to...
  4. Are you taking care of yourself?
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    The truth is you can’t take care of others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Busy moms know they always seem to put...
  5. Foods that help you sleep
    By Jennifer Weatherhead on Sep 2, 2009
    Sometimes sleep just doesn‘t come easy, no matter how exhausted your brain and body may feel. If you are one of the many people...
  6. All about the IUD process
    By Katherine Pennington on Sep 1, 2009
    If you are considering getting an IUD, you should learn as much as you can about the device. Here, you will find out how an IUD is...
  7. Understanding hormones' role in IUDs
    By Katherine Pennington on Sep 1, 2009
    So what is a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system? The name conjures up something very complicated and intimidating but...
  8. What are IUDs and are they right for you?
    By Katherine Pennington on Sep 1, 2009
    Being a working woman with two children, I have little or no time to think of birth control and I am a complete mess when it comes...
  9. Eat your way to better hair, skin and nails
    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 1, 2009
    Summer is a great time to get up and enjoy the outdoors, but it can be damaging to your hair, skin and nails. From the sun’s...
  10. Health benefits of harvest vegetables
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 1, 2009
    You wheel your grocery cart through the produce aisle and pick up broccoli, carrots and tomatoes -- the same vegetables you bought...
  11. Can divorce damage your health?
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 31, 2009
    Almost half of all US marriages end in divorce, according to the National Institutes of Health, and recent research indicates that...
  12. Vinotherapy: Wine not just for drinking
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 30, 2009
    The word vinotherapy conjures up images of sipping a fine glass of wine with your legs kicked up on the table listening to...
  13. Iced coffees can be calorie bombs
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 28, 2009
    Do warmer days have you trading your morning cup of steamy joe for a cool refreshing iced coffee? The kind that’s rich, creamy and...
  14. Top questions to ask your pharmacist
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Aug 26, 2009
    When taking medications, it’s important to educate yourself on what you are putting into your body. Take charge and ask questions...
  15. Starting a new medication: Questions to ask
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Aug 26, 2009
    Making an informed decision to start a new medication is crucial to your health. It’s important to ask your pharmacist and...
  16. Medication safety: What you need to know
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Aug 26, 2009
    Medications serve a distinct purpose but there are things that we do -- or don’t do -- that can cause them to not be safe. Here...
  17. Organize your medicines
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Aug 26, 2009
    The medicine cabinet is actually NOT the best place to store your medicines. The humidity from the water in the bathroom can...
  18. Wholistic fitness trend: Integrated Therapy and Training
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 25, 2009
    Reaching your health goals takes more than cardio and weight-training, fitness experts say. Here's why an "integrated approach" to...
  19. High-tech help for your periods
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 25, 2009
    Feeling cranky and bloated, but not sure if it's menstrual? If you have trouble tracking your periods, there’s high-tech help to...
  20. Anti-aging without a pill
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 23, 2009
    There are tried and true ways to delay the wear and tear of time on our bodies without drugs, yet Americans continue to spend...

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