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April 24th, 2008

History of Abortion: “Genocide of African-American Babies” by Planned Parenthood Hotly Debated

Over the last few months here at women’s health blog Lively Women, we’re talking about the history of abortion in the US and around the world. Discussion is encouraged, and additional information and resources are welcomed. Please leave a comment!
I heard  sound clip on Fox News today in which a woman accused the Planned Parenthood […]

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January 22nd, 2008

Video: How I Learned to Love Healthy Food

The founder of two fantastic organic restaurants in New York City, who’s also a nutritionist, talks about ways to fall in love with delicious, healthy food in this short video. It’s really inspiring!You’ll find this video and others at online women’s community Capessa.com.
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December 4th, 2007

Women’s Health Survey on Menopause

This came out in 2006, but it’s definitely interesting and worth a look.

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October 2nd, 2007

Cancer Is Stupid, but Awareness Rocks!

If you missed it on Sunday night, here’s i2y founder Matt Zachary on Lifetime TV’s Side Order of Life:

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September 10th, 2007

Awareness Is the Main Course on Lifetime’s Side Order of Life

Check out survivorship advocate Matthew Zachary’s photos from the shoot for his cameo on Lifetime’s <i>Side Order of Life</i> which will air at 9 p.m. on September 30. Check local listings for the channel in your area.

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August 23rd, 2007

Young Cancer Survivors Are Not Alone

I love this first-ever public service announcement from my favorite nonprofit, I’m Too Young for This. Check out founder Matt Zachary’s smiling mug and get the facts on cancer in younger adults.

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June 6th, 2007

Fat Rant: America Speaks Out Against Weight Discrimination

Big Boned Blog turned me on to Joy Nash’s Fat Rant, which is my new favorite.  You have to watch it (feed readers click here):

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May 29th, 2007

Speaking of Female Role Models… Carrie Underwood As Vengeful Girlfriend

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All this hullabaloo about Jordin Sparks and the National Action Against Obesity has got me thinking about the kind of example other American Idols are setting for American kids. Carrie Underwood, for instance, is a total cutie who’s probably NAAO’s ideal dress size, and a […]

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February 14th, 2007

Why We Don’t All Look Like Models

Click on the screen below this text to watch the Dove Evolution video. If you’re using a feed reader, click here to go to YouTube and see the video there.

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