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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Quote of the day 5/2/08

Posted May 2, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.  ~Marcus Valerius Martial

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Quote of the day 5/1/08

Posted May 1, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day

It is a lot harder to keep people well than it is to just get them over a sickness.  ~DeForest Clinton Jarvis

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Clarifying Carotenoids

Posted April 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

Carotenoids are natural anti-inflammatory chemicals present in the eyes, skin and bloodstream. They occur as the result of plant synthesis – the type that provides the lovely yellow, orange and red pigmentation found in fruits and vegetables.  Some are pre-cursors to Vitamin A,…

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Role “Model”: Famous Women Who Inspire Us [Part V]

Posted March 5, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Motivation, Her Story, Special Features

We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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Tips for the Active Traveler

Posted November 10, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Doug Berger

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Motivation

During the holiday season, many women find themselves getting out of town and out of their healthy routine - whether a tropical vacation or just a trip to visit Aunt Erma, there always seems to be a reason to toss the…

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Stretches for Sciatica Pain

Posted November 9, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Training Programs, Her Health, Injury & Rehab

According to an article from spine-health.com, most types of sciatica will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring exercise, especially hamstring stretching. The hamstrings are muscles located in the back of the thigh. They help bend the knee and extend the…

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Bad Marriages Not Good for the Heart

Posted October 9, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: Her Health, Her News

A recent study from Monday’s Archives of International Medicine has linked relationship problems with increased heart disease. According to Divorcerate.org, the divorce rate in America for first marriage is 41%, and for a second marriage - 60%. Those numbers are alarming. Now,…

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More than a Gym: Access to a Healthy Lifestyle

Posted October 6, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

Section: Her Health, Her News

Ever get frustrated by the long drive to the gym, or feel too lazy to cook dinner every night, or wish you had more access to a variety of health professionals?  If so, then things are looking up.  In the near future,…

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