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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.

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They’re supposed to prevent pregnancy, and they do, but intrauterine devices (IUDs) also reduce uterine cancer risk by more than 40 percent (Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 6, 2008). An IUD is a small,…

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Most people are aware of how diet and exercise affect their weight, but could sleep be a vital part of the connection as well? New research is showing a strong link between necessary shut-eye and the production of certain hormones that…

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Celebrities like Suzanne Somers are touting the benefits of bioidentical hormones for women going through menopause. However, the FDA is cracking down on at least seven different companies and the hormone therapies they’re producing. According to the FDA, these hormones haven’t…

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There’s no question that excess body fat and regular consumption of red meat can have health-related consequences.  Now, thanks to recent findings from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research, we know how severe these consequences can…

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Over 4,000 women enter menopause every day - and encounter the side effects (like hot flashes, mood swings and headaches) that come along with it. Now, new research into bioidentical hormones, called by the “juice of youth” by its devotees, is revealing…

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Oprah recently announced that she had a wake-up call with her weight when she found out that her thyroid was to blame for long time struggles to maintain a healthy body. Now, new interest has emerged in thyroid health and the symptoms…

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Women are talking about a new pill that researchers claim can postpone menopause - indefinitely. What does this mean? Women can have kids into their fifties, and might even be able to delay menopause throughout their elderly years.

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Most athletes know all too well the intense feelings of fatigue and exhaustion that tend to follow intense workouts and training sessions.  Frequent naps and long-night sleeps become common for the individual used to pushing their body to perform physical feats. …

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There’s no question that fat has a bad reputation. To look at the number of people who belong to gyms and weight loss programs, or the amount of individuals undergoing liposuction each year, it becomes glaringly obvious how hated and feared fat has become…

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The following article was submitted by A.J. Melnikas.  A.J. Melnikas currently works in clinical research.  In the past, she has worked with non-profit health organizations targeting women’s and adolescent health issues. She will begin MPH studies this fall. An avid runner and coach, A.J. has completed 4 marathons and is…

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The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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We all hear it, time and time again – a low fat, high fiber diet is the best road to a healthy lifestyle. While it’s true that a moderate approach to fat (much like any other nutrient) is ideal, many weight conscious women tend…

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In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Senior writer Katie Drummond, waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey. You can read her previous columns by clicking on the following links: column one;

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This is the final part in a three-part series that focuses on age and healthy eating.  In Part One, senior writer Katie Drummond dishes on what women in their twenties need in order to fuel their bodies.  Part Two offers the…

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