October 2011
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You Can Help End Domestic Violence →
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One in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. Domestic violence not only affects those who are abused, but it also has a negative impact on family members, friends, coworkers, other witnesses, and your community. It’s a serious and sometimes fatal matter.
Domestic…
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Participate in Red Ribbon Week →
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The last week of October is recognized as Red Ribbon Week, to encourage people to live a drug-free life. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration works with community coalitions and prevention groups to plan Red Ribbon activities, ranging from classroom events to stadium-sized rallies.
Red Ribbon…
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"don't quit on cancer treatment" →
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Dear Coquette,
I’m 23 and I just found out that I have a tumor in my brain. The oncologist said it was inoperable and that with treatment, I have about 15-24 months; without treatment, who knows.
I haven’t told anyone this yet, but I am going to, and while I’m willing to go see any and…
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Key Panel Recommends Routine HPV Vaccination For... →
npr:
Cancers linked to human papillomavirus strike about 25,000 Americans each year.
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2011/2012 somerville winter farmer's market!!
WHEN: Begins November 12 through the winter - 9.30am-2.30pm
WHERE: Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville (main performance hall)
Arts at the Armory brings back its highly successful winter farmer’s market, replete with musicians, children’s activities, and more. It’s not to be missed- great fruits, vegetables, meats, wines, coffees, breads, pies, … the list goes on.
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integrative nutrition - 12 steps to wellness
Drink more water
Practice cooking
Increase whole grains
Increase sweet vegetables
Increase leafy green vegetables
Experiment with protein
Eat less meat, dairy, sugar and chemicalized, artificial junk foods; consume less coffee, alcohol and tobacco
Develop easy and reliable habits to nurture your body
Have healthy relationships that support you
Find physical activity you enjoy and do it...
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Order a Free 2012 Women's Health Calendar →
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The 2012 Women’s Health Calendar offers information about common health concerns for women, risk factors for disease, and ways to take charge of your health. It will help you stay organized and healthy.
free calendar
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USA.gov: Four Simple Halloween Safety Tips →
usagov:
Use these tips to avoid safety scares this Halloween.
Pick visible costumes
Pick brightly colored costumes. It will be easier for cars to see you on dark roads. If you want to wear dark colors, stick some reflective tape on the costumes to make them more noticeable. You can also put reflective…
halloween advice
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the true cost of commuting...
a 40 minute drive to your job may not seem too bad of a trip for the average commuter. but there are so many factors that make this unreasonable and needlessly expensive.
[…] let’s whip up a couple of quick commuting equations. Let’s assume the average person’s marginal driving cost is halfway between the [economic] driver figure of 17 cents per mile, and Uncle Sam’s generous 51 cent...
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Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near You!!!! →
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Find Ways To Conserve Energy This Month →
usagov:
This October is Energy Awareness Month, and it is a good time to go over your energy routine and think of ways to conserve energy in your home and daily life.
Pay attention to the energy use in your home so you can monitor how much you are using. Simply unplugging some large energy consumers when…
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today is national "love your body day"
“self-acceptance and to promote positive body image”
and
“moving beyond unrealistic standards of body and beauty”
http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/
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USA.gov: Laws Regulating Cellphone Use in Cars... →
usagov:
In the last few years, many states have passed laws about how drivers can use cellphones while in their cars. Each state’s laws are slightly different. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association provides a general overview of what you need to know about cellphone use in cars.
Handheld Cell…
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food for thought: 5 myths about healthy eating →
people in poor neighborhoods lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables
advertising forces people to make unhealthy choices
eating healthy is too expensive
people need more information about what they eat
there are too many fast-food restaurants in low-income neighborhoods
npr:
A helping of skepticism about the causes of Americans’ poor eating habits — and the effectiveness of political...
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USA.gov: Get Help When You're Trying to Quit... →
usagov:
Smokefree.gov can help you or someone you care about quit smoking. Get information and professional assistance to support both immediate and long-term needs as you become a nonsmoker.
You can get assistance in the form of:
A step-by-step quit smoking guide
Information about a wide range of…
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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow →
usagov:
Learn more about the health and drug plans available.
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Financial Fitness for Women
”[…] one of the keys to effectively managing our money is developing simple habits that will empower us to make the best financial choices - habits like checking your bank balance daily and having a ‘money buddy’ with whom you can share your financial goals. One other positive habit […] is to give yourself a financial check-up at least once or twice a year to ensure...
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Celebrate Pink Ribbon Sunday to Raise Awareness... →
usagov:
From the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health:
The FDA’s Office of Women’s Health launched the Pink Ribbon Sunday program to educate African American and Hispanic women about early detection of breast cancer through mammography. The program strives to reduce breast cancer health disparities by empowering community leaders to develop mammography awareness programs...
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Flu Season Is Right Around the Corner →
usagov:
Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention from Flu.gov.
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“Over the past three decades, there has been a robust body of literature in the...”
– Men Should Cry (via kateoplis)
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Ways to Help Lower Your Risk for Diabetes →
usagov:
The National Institute of Health has determined that there are five factors that when adopted all together can help reduce the chance of Type-2 Diabetes for men and women.
The Five Lifestyle Factors are
Following a healthy diet
Maintaining an optimal body weight
Engaging in recommended amounts of physical activity
Not smoking
Keeping alcohol use to no more than 1 drink per day...
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“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap...”
– Steve Jobs, How to Live Before You Die (via kateoplis)
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diet soda, diabetes, and obesity →
DIET SODAS ARE BAD FOR YOU!!
There’s nothing “diet” about diet sodas. After all, studies have linked them to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart problems, and more.
And now, yet another study confirms that people who drink the most diet soda have the biggest bellies.
Researchers from the University of Texas medical school examined data on 474 seniors who took part in the San Antonio...
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It's National Home Safety Week →
usagov:
Use these resources to help you make sure your home is safe.
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Learn to Recognize Early Signs of Breast Cancer →
usagov:
From the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
The best way to find breast cancer early is with a mammogram. If you’re a woman 50 to 74 years old, get a screening mammogram every two years. If you’re 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when and how often to get a screening mammogram.
Symptoms
When breast cancer starts out, it’s too small to feel. As it grows, breast...
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Why More Americans Suffer From Mental Disorders... →
theatlantic:
That mental health disorders are pervasive in the United States is no secret. Americans suffer from all sorts of psychological issues, and the evidence indicates that they’re not going anywhere despite (or because of?) an increasing number of treatment options. There are the mood disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, and the less severe dysthymia (low grade depression);...
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Are You Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables? →
usagov:
Use this tool to find out how many fruits and vegetables you should be eating and find recipe ideas.
