Posted December 19, 2011
Young women have utilized different sources of reproductive services for many years. A new study says the number of women seeking the services is declining. According to the Los Angeles Times fewer U.S. women ages 15 to 24 are receiving reproductive healthcare, according to a new study. This includes services such as Pap tests, pregnancy […]
Read MorePosted December 18, 2011
It seems as though 20 years ago you never heard the word obesity. The truth is, the behaviors of the past have led to the obesity epidemic of today. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article the behaviors of women particularly mothers that date back to the 50s have spiraled out of control leading […]
Read MorePosted December 15, 2011
The fear of weight gain after massive weight loss is not only a common fear it is legitimate. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times the latest winner of the popular television show “Biggest Loser” shared his fear for regaining the more than 200 pounds that he lost during the show. His […]
Read MorePosted December 14, 2011
If you have been married a while it is not uncommon to feel as though you are sick of your spouse. A Los Angeles Times article looks at a study that finds that your marriage could really be affecting your health. According to the article fewer people are getting married, if they do, they are older when they do so.
Read MorePosted December 13, 2011
The holidays are an expected time for family gatherings and unfortunately weight gain. According to recent local article it is not true that the average person gains 5 pounds over the holidays. The reality is it’s closer to only 1 pound. The difference is most people don’t lose it they just keep adding to it. […]
Read MorePosted December 12, 2011
This time of year most of the publications have last-minute gift ideas that include everything from what you can pick up at the drugstore to gift certificates for your favorite restaurants. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times suggested your local drugstore for last-minute stocking stuffers. The suggestions were rather amusing because they included, […]
Read MorePosted December 11, 2011
The concept of reinventing your life after 50 versus starting over can be exhilarating. According to Psychology Today the mental aspects of redefining one’s life especially at middle-age can be a challenge. According to the article the 3Rs for midlife can make all the difference in terms of whether or not a person is successful […]
Read MorePosted December 08, 2011
The quest to find the next effective weight-loss drug available by prescription is a long road. Many drugs are submitted for approval, and many drugs are rejected by the FDA. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article it appears as though the weight loss drug Qnexa is up for approval again after the initial […]
Read MorePosted December 07, 2011
Modern conveniences have put most everything we could ever want right at our fingertips. Some say the price paid is obesity. According to a recent online article most of our food can now be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Most of us drive to the destinations that we desire. Even when we do order […]
Read MorePosted December 06, 2011
The advantages of beauty are indisputable whether we look at them scientifically or socially. According to a recent Huffington Post article beauty has advantages and rewards that are numerous. According to the article beautiful people really do finish first. Among their many rewards are not just financial gain but also positioning and ultimately where a […]
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