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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Numbers at the Doctor’s Office: What do They Mean?

Posted June 17, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition

What really do all those numbers mean and how much significance should you place on them? We all go in for our yearly check-ups (or at least we should) and we are…

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Can One Delay the Onset of Diabetes?

Posted May 23, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition

Diabetes affects close to 250 million adults worldwide, and that number is expected to reach 400 million by 2025 – so chances are good that either you or someone you love is at a high risk for developing the illness.

No…

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Shocking Statistics on Eating Disorders

Posted May 1, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders

According to a new survey, nearly 65% of American women report some sort of eating disorder.  The most common disorders are anorexia and bulimia.  Binge eating disorders receives less attention than anorexia or bulimia, but they are also viewed as a genuine health…

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To Manage Your Cholesterol, Know Your Lipid Levels

Posted April 20, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition

(ARA) – Are you confused about cholesterol? Wondering which numbers need to go up and which numbers need to go down? If so, you’re not alone. According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 80 million Americans have high levels of LDL “bad”…

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Quote of the day 4/08/08

Posted April 8, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day

“The patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life.  Don’t take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.” ~Quentin Regestein

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