New Breast Cancer Screening Test
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TaxingwomanPosted
Tue 27 Jan 2009 6:22pm
Found this article today in the local paper. Henderson General Hospital will begin testing molecular Breast Screening. It promises to detect tumours as small as 9mm, even through dense tissue, which is common in younger women. Supposedly much more comfortable and less hassle than a mammogram, the two reasons why women avoid getting routine chec ...
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Gift Ideas for Women Athletes
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Rachel M.Posted
Fri 18 Dec 2009 1:31pm
Team Estrogen has some amazing deals on workout clothes right now. Below are just a few things I thought you’d be interested in, especially since most of them are under $10!
Shebeest CycloSkort Biking Skort with chamois. $9.99 in Medium. I have this skort and LOVE IT!
Shebeest Flow Short for yoga or Pilates, $9.99 in Extra ...
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The Gallery ~ Food
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Kirsty815Posted
Wed 29 Sep 2010 9:00am
Today Tara’s Gallery over at Sticky Fingers is all about a topic that puts pounds on close to my arse heart…
Food!
I love food!
Unfortunately, it loves me too only in lbs (or stone depending on where you live)! Whatever I eat does not pass go or collect 200 dollars, it goes straight to my arse, but I digress!
A large port ...
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Dynasplint and Trismus
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Mark LevinPosted
Fri 31 Jul 2009 11:41am
Trismus is an involuntary contraction of the jaw muscles (muscles of mastication) causing a restriction of mouth opening. This occurs when the connective tissue becomes tight and short. Serious health implications include: inability to chew and digest food properly, difficulty speaking and compromised oral hygiene. The Dynasplint® Trismus Syste ...
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A Sensational Sunday on the Road
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Roni N.Posted
Sun 13 Mar 2011 11:37pm
I don’t have a traditional Sensational Sunday post. Today was my niece’s baptism. It’s about a 2 hour ride there and back so our day was really devoted to just this one family event. No laundry. No grocery shopping. No cleaning. Just time with family. It was nice.
Since I knew we would be on the road and eating on the run–Note: I don’t ev ...
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Minerals. The forgotten nutrien...
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Raw CuisinePosted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 3:28pm
Minerals. The forgotten nutrients?
Mummy used to say, “Eat up that cabbage, dear, it’s got vitamins in it!” I cannot recall her, or any other mum, ever saying …because it’s got minerals in it”. And though today food scientists refer to VMS (Vitamin and Mineral Supplements) most people do not realise that without minerals no vitamin can ...
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How To Check Your Shoes for Trouble Signs
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HealthyFeetPosted
Tue 20 Oct 2009 7:19am
If you're one of the thousands of people walking for a charity or cause this year, you'll be putting several hundred miles on your walking shoes between training walks and events. Buying a new pair of shoes doesn't prevent you from blisters or excruciating pain. Follow this simple 5-step method to check shoes for trouble signs so you can learn wh ...
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Do Sunscreen Pills Work?
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Sarah B.Posted
Sun 14 Mar 2010 11:11pm
LoonyLolipop asks…Many news articles are gushing about the revolutionary development of sunscreen supplements, specifically SunPill and Heliocare. These products would be a wonderful alternative to topical sunscreens because I am very allergic to oxybenzone and avenobenzene, two common ingredients in over-the-counter topical sun blocks. ...
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Take Me Back to the Start (Flashback to Australia)
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Kelly W.Posted
Fri 16 Apr 2010 4:45am
Happy Friday everyone! It's time for Flashback Friday and I'm on to the semester when I studied abroad in Sydney Australia.
Deciding to study abroad in Australia was easy, I just wanted to and that was it. It was never really a question. Actually getting on the plane by myself to go to Australia was by far one of the scariest things I eve ...
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Pros, Cons & Pizza
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DorryPosted
Fri 22 Oct 2010 5:32am
Thanks for your comments on yesterday’s post about moving. I received some good words of advice and found out that many readers really don’t like moving. I understand that if you’ve moved from place to place, it can be nice to settle down.
During college, I moved five times before returning to Dallas, then moved another 4 times bef ...
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