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Better Health For Women
Now Apps can Help you Make Health Choices
Lyfechannel wins the healthfinder.gov Mobile App Challenge HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH, announced today that Lyfechannel is the winner of the healthfinder.gov Mobile App Challenge. The all in one app, called myfamily, will assist individuals in organzing their family’s health through customized prevention information for each family member. The app, […] Read More
Preventive Screening Update
I was at a dinner party on Friday and the hostess was surprised to discover that screening recommendations for cervical and breast cancer had changed. After that conversation I thought it would be helpful to revisit this topic again. What should you get screened for? Blood pressure test Get tested at least every 2 years […] Read More
5 key fashion trends for Spring 2013
Well it seems as though Spring has finally sprung. Here’s a round up of 5 key fashion trends for Spring 2013. Which ones are you excited to try out? Caged or Gladiator sandals If you’re looking for a shoe that gets noticed, look no further. More adventurous and … than in previous years, most versions […] Read More
30 Day Fitness Challenge
Even though there are 31 days in May, the prime weather of this spring month is beckoning for you to take the fitness challenge. What is the fitness challenge? It’s a thirty day plan for you to get in shape and get your exercising routine back under control. Furthermore, it provides you with a schedule […] Read More
Does “Bioidentical Hormones” mean Natural?
The hormones estrogen and progesterone are important to the overall health of women. Hormones are chemicals that are released by your body’s cells, which enable messages to be delivered to different parts of the body. Bioidentical refers to the chemical structure of hormones. Hormones that your body produces and bioidentical hormones have the exact same […] Read More
Prepare for National Women’s Health Week
National women’s health week begins on Monday, May 12, 2013 (Mother’s Day) and will be celebrated until May 18, 2013. Women are often the primary caregivers for their families, putting their needs aside for their partners, children and parents. Consequently women’s health and well-being become secondary. As a community of caregivers women need to take […] Read More
Fashion Eye Glasses
Do you wear eye glasses on a regular basis? If so, I’m sure you’re thrilled with how contemporary and stylish frames have gotten over the years. Glasses have become such a stylish accessory, in fact, that people with perfect vision are now donning versions with clear glass just so they too can take part in […] Read More
Whiter Teeth and Smile like You Mean It
A healthy lifestyle and a white smile go hand and hand. People with great smiles are sure to stand out in a crowd and display self confidence and inner beauty. There are many simple ways to brighten your smile that will also encourage a healthy lifestyle and increase your inner confidence. Start in the kitchen: […] Read More
Chia Seeds and the Aztec Diet: Does it Work?
By now you’ve likely heard of the Aztec Diet and may be wondering if it can really work when its staple food is used as hair on your kid’s Scooby Doo chia pet. The focus of the Aztec diet is primarily on eating healthy throughout the day by consuming more fruits and vegetables than carbohydrates […] Read More