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Table Talk…..Do Mammograms Cause Cancer?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Better Health For Women

It was another hot summer evening and we had just finished consuming the remainder of a sumptous barbecue. I was just about to have a sip of my wine when one of the women at the dinner table, announced that her doctor had convinced her that mammograms cause cancer. This statement of course evoked a […] Read More

Go for the Gold!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Having come in and out of style a few times now, anything metallic – from shoes to clothing to makeup – is very in at the moment. Perhaps the upcoming Olympic Games have heightened the trend, but it seems as though everywhere you look, people are going for the gold (or silver, or bronze) in […] Read More

50 Billion Dollars Spent on Back Pain

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Better Health For Women

While the incidence of back pain varies year by year, it usually remains near the top of the prevalence charts. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) revealed that over 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time. The ACA reported that almost one-half of working Americans admit to having back pain every year. […] Read More

Looking Cool in this Heat Wave!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Better Health For Women

With summer temperatures spiking as of late, dressing in day to night wear can be tricky. For many, a weekday can involve commuting to work, spending the day in an overly air conditioned office, a friendly lunch, and drinks with friends or a dinner date. With a little bit of preparation and a few small […] Read More

Workout Secrets Fit for an Olympian

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Better Health For Women

With the 30th Olympiad on the horizon, you’ve probably noticed the number of unbelievable bodies prepared to attend. They’re at their physical peak. All the time. You might be wondering how those athletes stay in such incredible shape. It’s no piece of cake, that’s for sure. But it’s not as hard as you might believe. […] Read More

Diagnosis and Tests for Back Pain

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Better Health For Women

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS FOR BACK PAIN There are many causes of back pain which your doctor can determine. A medical checkup will let your doctor discover the origin of the pain and what caused it. When you visit the clinic of your doctor, they will usually begin the workup with a physical assessment and a […] Read More

Wet Your Appetite with the Latest Food Apps

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Best Apps for Dining Out If you’re busy at home or in a new city, it can be a challenge to stay true to your healthy eating habits. One quick stop at a fast food chain won’t hurt, right? When you’ve committed to an eating style, you have to stick with it no matter where […] Read More

Ready, Set…..Olympics!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Summer is heating up and so is the anticipation of the upcoming Olympics. With style mecca London England as the host country it goes without saying that fashion will have a prominent place at this year’s games. Intensifying the fashion focus is the interest in team uniforms. Several high profile designers are credited with creating […] Read More

Preparing for a Big Change: Advice on Moving Your Parent into Your Household

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Better Health For Women

With such a large percentage of the population aging, we thought it would be helpful to post a series of articles around the subject of aging parents. Having been through it myself, I know how stressful yet rewarding it can be. This first article is about moving your parent into your home. Here are some […] Read More

Wimbledon Tennis 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Tennis anyone? With Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, underway, I thought it would be fun to take a look at tennis fashion and how far it has come. When heading out to play a tennis match, you probably wouldn’t think to put on a corset, floor length skirt, long sleeved blouse and […] Read More