An All-Vegetarian School Cafeteria?

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With controversy swirling over childhood obesity, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial soda ban initiative, and the quality of meals being served in our public schools, one school in Flushing Queens, New York  took matters into their own hands in ... Read More...

Weight Loss Secrets From Around The World

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When traveling outside of the US - it doesn't even really matter where you go - chances are, you'll find out that Americans the world over are know for being overweight. And it's no surprise, considering America has the highest obesity rate in the ... Read More...

Inspirational Women: Sheryl Crow, Christina Applegate, and Elizabeth Edwards

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On the surface, Sheryl Crow, Christina Applegate, and Elizabeth Edwards don't seem to have much in common other than being public figures. But what these well-known women all have in common is that they waged inspirational battles against breast ... Read More...

Supplements for Women by Age

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Despite maintaining a healthy routine with a sensible diet and exercise, all women need to take vitamins for wellness and strength. Studies show that 93% of women do not get the right amount of daily vitamin doses required. The thing is, the type ... Read More...

When to Seek Help for Sleep Issues

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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. Unfortunately, we live in a fast-paced society where sleep is not always a priority. We often overlook feeling tired and sleep ... Read More...

Angelina Jolie Makes Informed Choice to Cut Cancer Risk

Angelina Jolie

Yesterday's New York Times featured an op-ed by actress and director Angelina Jolie in which she revealed that she had undergone a preventative double mastectomy and explained her reasons for doing so. Usually a more private celebrity, Jolie struck ... Read More...

Women’s Health Week: Health Issues Faced by Women

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May 12-18 is National Women's Health Week, a time set aside to promote the importance of women's health. Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, the goal of the observance this year is to encourage ... Read More...

Will Chris Christie’s Lap-Band Surgery Help Others Fighting Obesity?

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Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie is known for being an outspoken, tough-talking, and divisive public figure who has gained passionate supporters and foes nationwide through his no-nonsense and conservative politics. There's even talk of him ... Read More...

6 Health Uses for Olive Oil (That Don’t Involve Food!)

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Most people are aware of the wonderful, health-inducing powers of including olive oil in your diet. Among its many benefits, olive oil helps fight degenerative diseases with its antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, improves artery elasticity for a ... Read More...

Will Catherine Zeta-Jones Bring Awareness to Bipolar Disorders?

Catherine Zeta-Jones

It was first revealed publicly that Catherine Zeta-Jones suffers from bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, in 2011 after she sought in-patient treatment for the condition. The brain disorder, which is characterized by unusual shifts in mood, ... Read More...