October 16th, 2007
Of course Lively Women is everyone’s favorite online destination for women’s health news, information, and overall good times, but here are some other blogs I enjoy and that I think you’ll also like.
That’s Fit
Breaking the Mirror
iFitandHealthy.com
MedicineNet.com
Discussing Breast Cancer
Mental Health Notes
National Women’s Health Information Center
Our Bodies, Our Blog
Women’s Health News
Womens-Health.com
What are your favorites? Leave a link […]
By Kristen King -- 7 comments
October 6th, 2007
According to recent reports, nutrition labels may be misleading consumers into underconsuming some key nutrients, particularly calcium.
A woman at risk for osteoporosis is told by her doctor to get 1,200-1,500 milligrams of calcium every day. But when she looks at the Nutrition Facts panel on a carton of yogurt or a jug of milk, she […]
By Kristen King -- 1 comment
May 31st, 2007
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, so what better day to talk about why you should quit smoking right now? Here are 10 compelling reasons to kick the habit today.
Smoking causes 87% of all lung cancer cases (source), and lung cancer kills more women than breast and ovarian cancers combined. (source)
Smoking causes wrinkles […]
By Kristen King -- 7 comments
May 10th, 2007
It’s another theme day at b5media, and this month is all about mental health. Check out the round-up of posts over at Alzheimer’s Notes with Mary Emma Allen and Liz Lewis.
Particularly in the United States, where mental illness is often seen as a sign of weakness and self-medication (with alcohol, drugs, and even over-committed […]
By Kristen King -- 8 comments
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