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Fitness with Kids

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Better Health For Women

For most of the country, this week is school vacation week. A beloved time for children from Long Island to the Redwood Forest to escape school for a few days. But for parents, it can be an anxiety-filled seven days of trying to find activities for the kids to do. And meanwhile, you wonder how […] Read More

Lose Weight and Stay Fit While on Vacation

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Fitness Themed Vacations: The best vacations are among a group of great friends, so plan your next vacation with your closest girl friends! The times of lying on a beach at a resort for a week while sipping drinks and eating endless amounts of food has greatly changed. One of the worst feelings is returning […] Read More

Ovarian Cancer Screening- The Brits are Saying Don’t Wait!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Women who are at risk for Ovarian cancer should know about a Phase-1 study performed in Britain(1). The investigators provided annual vaginal sonograms and CA 125 blood tests to screen greater than 3500 women who were deemed to be at 10% or greater lifetime risk for ovarian cancer. The average age was 44.6 years and […] Read More

Dressing for your Body Shape- The Hourglass

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Better Health For Women

This is the fifth and final instalment in the dress your body type series. If you’re unsure of your type, read through the first paragraph of each post and go with the description that fits you best. You’re an hourglass if your hips are the same width as your shoulders and you have a defined […] Read More

Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Better Health For Women

This is a recent article from Medscape which contains important information that women diagnosed with Breast Cancer should be aware of. Lumpectomy May Have Better Survival Than Mastectomy No Data on Systemic Therapy Nick Mulcahy Jan 28, 2013 The largest observational study of women with early breast cancer suggests that breast conserving therapy/BCT (lumpectomy and […] Read More

Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Valentine’s Day Diet Instead of scheduling a fancy dinner out for you and your love bug, try a more intimate and healthier setting of staying in and cooking your own Valentine’s Day dinner. Dining out can be a hassle, and the meals available will not only empty your wallet, but the allotted calories you can […] Read More

Dressing the Long and Lean Rectangle

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Hi Rectangle! Long and lean, you are well proportioned and athletic looking with slim limbs and little waist definition. Your shoulders, waist and hip width are similar. Many celebrities known for their style and enviable frames are rectangles. Shape mates of yours include Cameron Diaz, Hillary Duff and Nicole Kidman. Two of the most flattering […] Read More

Dare to be Different – Ultimate Bucket List Travel Ideas

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Dare to be Different – Ultimate Bucket List Travel Ideas Some of the best travel ideas come from meeting people who have experienced a destination first hand. It is an opportunity to learn about travel options you may have never thought existed, yet spark a curiosity to explore that region. Here are some intriguing travel […] Read More

What are Ovarian Cysts?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Ovarian cysts are thin walled fluid filled sacs in the ovaries. They can be found at all ages and stages of a womans life. Most ovarian cysts are benign and disappear on their own. Some ovarian cysts can be more problematic, particularly in postmenopausal women and become cancers. What is important to know is which […] Read More

Barefoot Running Shoes—Good or Bad?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Barefoot Running Shoes—Good or Bad? As with most fads, once they take hold of the population, their validity is called into question. Does the new method work? Is it effective? Can it really make life better for those using it? These very same questions have finally come to light regarding the newest fad in running, […] Read More