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Folks have been debating the relative merits of bottled water and tap water for more than decade, and the conversation continues. But one argument the bottled water folks can’t really counter is that tap water just does not produce the same waste that bottled water does. We talked about this yesterday when I posted some […]
I heard the buzz about Lindsay Lohan recreating Marilyn Monroe’s famous “Last Sitting” in New York magazine far before I actually saw the pictures. It seemed odd to me, her coming out of rehab and jumping into a Marilyn shoot, but wow, it’s stunning.
Here is the New York magazine Last Sitting with Lindsay Lohan as […]
Back in December, I reviewed the third and lastest of Meg Cabot’s Heather Wells mysteries, Big Boned. Heather is a size 12/14 pop-sensation-turned-residence-hall-director who solves, gulp, murders on a fictional college campus in New York. The funny and thoroughly entertaining books are packed with romance, suspense, and, yes, real body issues and acceptances.
In February, I’m […]
Angelique over at Breaking the Mirror is running an awesome event for Valentine’s Day: 24 Hours of Body Love.
She’s asking folks to send her full-length, fully clothed photos of themselves to post on the site, and visitors will leave positive comments about the images. There will be one person featured every hour for the whole […]
Who has time to read it all? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know in recent women’s health news. Today’s topic: Ovarian cancer.
Birth Control Pill Gives Long-lasting Protection Against Ovarian Cancer, Study Shows
The contraceptive Pill gives women substantial and long-lasting protection against ovarian cancer, according to a new report led by Oxford […]
Who has time to read it all? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know in recent women’s health news. Today’s topic: Breast cancer.
Surgical Site Infections More Common Than Expected Following Breast Procedures
Excerpt: Infections at the incision site occurred in more than 5 percent of patients following breast surgery and cost them more […]
…and I have been sorely remiss in not reminding you of the importance of regular Pap smears and pelvic exams to catch cervical cancer in its early stages and maintain your overall gynecologic health.
We had a lot of controversy surrounding cervical health last year when Texas mandated the HPV vaccine Gardasil, manufactured by Merck, for […]
If you’re beginning or continuing an exercise program this year, take the time to get the right shoes for what you’re planning Whether you’re walking, jogging, biking, or doing something else entirely, the right footwear can help you avoid injury and muscle pain in your feet, legs, and back.
MSNBC’s The Fit List recommends these steps:
Invest […]
In a sad bit of irony, Frosted Flakes spokestiger Tony the Tiger was reported to have died after developing type 2 diabetes following decades of high-level sugar consumption.
According to the November 2007 report,
Sources close to Tony say report that the star hit a new low this June when Kellogg’s hinted that he would no […]
Bottled water is a convenient way to stay hydrated on the go, and to get something refreshing to drink when tap water in your area is unacceptable for one reason or another. But bottled water has been getting a lot of flack lately because of the waste it creates in the form of empty bottles. […]
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