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Untitled DocumentBody Image and the Myth of Perfectionby Edel JarboeHave you ever taken a good look at the cover of women's fitness magazines? The models are thin but they aren't "fit". They seem to be the direct opposit...
Untitled DocumentWalk For Your Lifeby Edel JarboeThere is a common misconception that walking is not exercise. A lot of people believe that in order to be healthy and to lose weight, you need to do high impact exercise. Luckily, t...
Untitled DocumentWalk For Your Lifeby Edel Jarboe10 Walking Tips 1. If you don't have a solid block of time, break your walking into smaller chunks. For example, instead of walking 1 hour, walk for 30 minutes twice a day. Studies ...
Untitled DocumentWalk For Your Lifeby Edel JarboeThere is a common misconception that walking is not exercise. A lot of people believe that in order to be healthy and to lose weight, you need to do high impact exercise. Luckily, t...
Untitled DocumentThe Positive Weight Loss Approach Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. ...
Untitled DocumentEasy Ways to Eat More Soy by Susan Cara The health benefits of soy protein have been all over the news lately. The FDA has approved the claim that 25 grams of soy protein per day can reduce the risk of heart dis...
Untitled DocumentIs Chocolate a Good Idea?by John TownsendVery few people on their deathbed wish they had eaten more celery but perhaps a few go to their graves wishing they had tucked into more chocolate. Chocolate in excess can...
Untitled DocumentProud to be a Wired Momby Laura JamesNursing my morning OJ - or, even better, on a rare occasion, a steamy Latte treat -- I find myself Laughing Out Loud with a handful of my girlfriends. Sharing stories of aching...
Untitled Document Breast Cancer Treatments How is breast cancer treated? When breast cancer is detected at an early stage of development, a number of effective treatment options are available. A woman and her physician will choos...
Untitled Document Mammograms - Are They Reliable?Is mammography reliable? In 1992, the U.S. Congress passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act to ensure that mammography performed at more than 10,000 facilities throughout the c...