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The Battle Begins Over Birth Control Coverage

February 9, 2012 / Staff

The gauntlet has been thrown down as House Speaker, John Boehner R-Ohio, lets the president know that he is in for a fight over a bill that would allow for mandatory coverage of birth control by private insurance.

“If the president does not reverse the (Health and Human Services) department’s attack on religious freedom, then the Congress, acting on behalf of the American people, and the Constitution that we’re sworn to uphold and defend, must,” House Speaker John Boehner, R- Ohio, said in a speech on the House floor Wednesday.

In a society where Viagra is covered but not birth control one has to wonder about the priorities and the logic.

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Home Births Are On The Rise

January 29, 2012 / Staff

Home births are making a comeback.

It used to be the only way to give birth but now it’s a choice being made by many.

The increase in home births isn’t occurring among all women. The trend appears to be being driven primarily by older white women, according to the report. Home births increased 36 percent among white women between 2004 and 2009, the report found.
The report didn’t examine the reasons for the increase. But some experts said that it may be partly a reaction to the sharp increase in caesarean section deliveries in recent years. Some women may hope to avoid a C-section, and other medical procedures that often occur in hospital deliveries.

Many women are looking for a more natural, unmedicated experience where they can control their experience.

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Healthy Women Have A Few Things In Common

January 17, 2012 / Staff

Petite portions, locally grown organic foods, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, eating meals prepared at home and moderate amounts of exercise are just a few of the habits of women around the world who manage to stave off obesity.

The healthy habits of women are shared here and offer a variety of strategies that we can all incorporate into our our daily lives.

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And the Healthiest Cities Are…..

January 13, 2012 / Staff

This could get complicated if you’re coupled; it seems that there are cities which are healthy for women and cities which are healthy for men.

Women tend to be healthiest in the South and men in the North and the unhealthiest cities are the same for both and included Memphis, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; St. Louis, Missouri; Jackson, Mississippi; Cleveland, Ohio; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Toledo, Ohio; and Kansas City, Missouri.

Raleigh in North Carolina has been rated the healthiest U.S. city for women, while Burlington, Vermont has earned the same accolade for men, according Men’s and Women’s Health magazines.
Both cities scored top marks in the magazine polls that ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities in 30 categories ranging from obesity and the amount of time they spent working out to how often they saw their doctor.

Read the whole article here and get the complete list of the healthiest and unhealthiest cities for men and women at www.menshealth.com and www.womenshealthmag.com.

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Eating for Your Age

January 4, 2012 / Staff

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Eating for your age?

Folic acid during your child bearing years to prevent birth defects, calcium and iron in your 30’s for bone health and energy and foods to ease the effects of menopause and memory loss.

Watch this video to see how your nutritional needs change as you age and how certain foods can help you face the challenges of aging gracefully.

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