Month: April 2013

New Vitamin D and Calcium Guidelines from the USPTSF

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A new United States Preventative Task Force recommendation concludes that there is not enough evidence to support recommendations for vitamin D and calcium supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in community based men and premenopausal women. There was enough evidence to recommend against daily calcium supplements and vitamin D for the primary prevention of […] Read More

Oral Hormone Therapy May be Linked to Increased Risk for Gallstones

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The March 18, 2013 Canadian Medical Association journal published an article article about menopausal hormone therapy and the risk of gallstones. Previous studies conducted in the United States and UK have reported an increased risk of cholecystectomy in women exposed to hormone replacement therapy, but with significant differences between types of hormone treatments. This study […] Read More

Mail Order Beauty Products

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Whether you are a beauty buff who loves to try the latest products or a chapstick kind of girl who gets overwhelmed at the beauty counter, the latest beauty trend of sample subscriptions is perfect for you. For a monthly fee, receive your own curated box of goodies right in your mailbox. These subscription services […] Read More

Get Out and Travel for Spring

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For anyone with children, you know that April vacation is here in just over a week. And for those without, the weather is finally getting warm enough to spend more time outside. There’s no better time than now to get out and explore the world. Better yet, you don’t have to travel across the ocean […] Read More

Dress the Body You are in Today!

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I have seen it dozens of times. Women holding off on making new wardrobe purchases until something changes – very often that something is in the realm of weight loss. What many people do not realize is that what they are essentially saying to themselves is “I’ll appreciate myself once I change or am good […] Read More

Healthy Easter Treats

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Of all the major holidays, Easter is easily the most decadent. The arrival of fresh vegetables and spring meats creates a menu that is padded with luscious bread and indulgent desserts. And that’s just the family dinner. Forget about the morning breakfast and all that chocolate the Easter Bunny brought you. For these reasons alone, […] Read More