Jan 30, 2012 Those with hepatitis C should be monitored by a physician, but given the current state of available treatments, active treatment is not recommended for all people. Available medications can have intense side effects, so they are not recommended for those in whom there is no clear and obvious benefit.
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Jan 23, 2012 The Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center’s newsletter includes “all upcoming programs, including one-day special events, such as an anniversary party, a 5K event or a special fitness seminar, and ongoing programs such as weight management, healthy cooking, and Baby and Me classes,” explains Kove.
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Jan 17, 2012 If you’re pregnant and worried about what your favorite double espresso might do to your baby, a new study could put your fears to rest.
The research suggests that moderate caffeine intake during pregnancy doesn’t harm a baby’s development. However, previous studies have linked caffeine to delays in conceiving, low birth weight, premature delivery and miscarriage.
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Jan 13, 2012 From the outside it appeared that I was calm, poised and confident. Professionally, I had already achieved a measure of success, so who would guess that my view of myself was different on the inside?
It happened every time that I was about to step into a difficult situation, whether it was meeting with a major client, preparing to speak in front of an audience, writing an article, or attempting to talk to a person I found attractive. The problem was always the same. My anxiety level about what others thought of me would go up, and my brain would shut off. The thought of being judged by others would cause my emotions to jump into the driver’s seat and steer my mind into a blizzard of self-doubt.
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Dec 20, 2011 Whether you are building a new facility or working with an existing one, there are some basic elements that should be considered when creating locker room atmosphere. These include:
Privacy. While many members have no qualms about changing in front of others or sharing space, there are others who appreciate any opportunity for privacy. This includes providing curtains on showers and, if possible, a separate changing room just outside the shower stall with at least one shelf and hooks for robes or clothing.
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Dec 1, 2011 The “Morning-After Pill” Continue Reading »
RU-486 should not be confused with the so-called morning-after pill, which is an emergency contraception option. It is a high-dose birth control pill that prevents a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterine lining. It can only be used for seventy two hours after unprotected sex and works best if taken in the first twenty four hours.
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Dec 1, 2011 RU-486, also known as mifepristone or the abortion pill, will become available through private gynecologists and family-planning clinics in the next few weeks. The Food and Drug Administration approved this new alternative to surgical abortion on Sept. 28.
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Nov 24, 2011 Last week I talked about how nursing a baby or toddler can be an isolating experience for many moms. I recommended the wonderful mom-to-mom support of LaLecheLeague meetings and also mentioned our great online nursing chats and message boards.
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Nov 18, 2011 Surgery, and the sooner the better. In fact, most, if not all, colon cancers begin as benign (harmless) “polyps” that subsequently turn malignant (cancerous). These polyps can be removed very easily during endoscopy. Once it has been determined that you have a tendency to form polyps, you should have endoscopy at least once a year.
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Nov 1, 2011 For Health, Wealth and Prosperity Continue Reading »
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