The Big Wedding Trailer Exclusive

Get a first look at The Big Wedding starring Amanda Seyfried, Katherine Heigl, Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton.

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ensure !

Ohh my goodness so when i was in inpatient , if you didn't finish all your meals, they would give you enough ensure to take place of whatever food you didnt eat and wow okay so i always had vanilla and it would taste so good but after it tore my stomach up !!! I had so much gas and id always feel sick after . Is that normal ? Also is ensure good for you. ?

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Sharon Stone and Martin Mica in Portugal

Browse through Glamour's extensive daily celebrity photo gallery online today. Check out what your favourite celebrity has been up to!

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Is This a Decent Workout?

Hi everyone! Just got back from college, and boy did it do a number on my weight haha. I'm dedicating this summer to working out and getting fit.

Anyway I've been attempting this workout for the past 2 weeks (now on my 3rd).

Morning: 25 Push-ups holding the last one for 20 seconds, and a minute of side planks on each side.

Noon: (longer workout) consist of 30 seconds of Mountain Climbers, then Planks, and Knee to Elbow Crunches nonstop for 4 reps. Then I head out and go for a Jog for 20-30 minutes. Get back and do 30 pushups along with a minute and 20 seconds of planks. I've also been working out my biceps by using suitcases as dumbbells (money is a bit tight right now and can't afford to go to the gym). I've never done this before so I started low with just 11 pounds and 2 reps of 20 on each arm.

Night: Same as my morning routine, with an addition of 2: 30 second reps of Mountain Climbers, then Planks, and Knee to Elbow Crunches nonstop.

I increase everything weekly by 5 more (20 push-ups one week 25 the next), 10 more seconds on planks, and 2-3 pounds more on the suitcases.

I've also been watching my calories and also beefed up my protein intake.

Should I add/remove anything? All opinions are appreciated!

Personally I'm trying to tone my body more than lose weight (flatten my stomach), but I figured I need to lose some more weight first before that, that and you can spot reduce

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Bar Refaeli at the Vienna Awards for Fashion & Lifestyle

Bar Refaeli wears a tomato coloured crop top and trousers at the Vienna Awards for Fashion & Lifestyle - vote on celebrity fashion, style and red carpet looks in GLAMOUR.COM’s Dos and Don’ts

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Having Older Grandfather May Raise Child's Autism Risk: Study

Men who became dads at age 50 or older had higher odds for a grandchild with the disorder

By E.J. Mundell

HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- The odds that a child will develop autism could be linked to their grandfather's age at the time they were born, a new Swedish study suggests.

The study found that men who fathered a child at the age of 50 or older were more likely to have a grandchild with autism, suggesting that the risk might be passed down through successive generations.

Men who had a daughter at age 50 or older were 79 percent more likely to have a grandchild with autism compared to men who fathered when they were in their early 20s, the research team reported in the March 20 issue of the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Men who fathered a son at age 50 or older had a 67 percent higher risk of having a grandchild with the disorder compared to men who fathered a child as young adults.

"We tend to think in terms of the here and now when we talk about the effect of the environment on our genome," said study co-author Dr. Avi Reichenberg, who worked on the study while at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, in England. "For the first time in psychiatry, we show that your father's and grandfather's lifestyle choices can affect you.

"This doesn't mean that you shouldn't have children if your father was old when he had you, because while the risk is increased, it is still small," added Reichenberg, who is now an autism researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. "However, the findings are important in understanding the complex way in which autism develops."

Although the study found a correlation between advanced age in grandfathers and the odds for autism in children, it is only an observational trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. And another expert also stressed that the absolute risk to any one family remains small.

"Although there was a statistically significant increase in the incidence of autism in families with older grandparents, it must be remembered that autism was still extremely infrequent even in families with the oldest grandparents," said Dr. Andrew Adesman, chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, in New Hyde Park. "Thus, older parents and grandparents should not be unduly worried."

The new research was published on the same day that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that one in every 50 U.S. school children now has an autism spectrum disorder -- up from the 2007 estimate of 1 in 88. The CDC says improved detection and diagnosis are probably responsible for most of that increase.

In the new study, researchers looked at data from Sweden's national registries and compared about 6,000 people with autism to about 31,000 people without the condition. They looked at the age of each person's maternal and paternal grandfather at the time of the individual's birth.

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Gained to a health BMI

Hi all 

I've started recovery by eatin 1500-1800 cals and then i've upped them to 2700-3000 cals a day for now 2 months or so

I've gained to a healthy BMI , not at the low range of 18 or 19 , I've also noticed that atfirst i was hungry for this amount but now am not , my period didn't start yet .

Shall i start eating to my hunger cues ? cause honestly i think that am ready for it ? should i wait for my period to return ? Any personal experience ?

the problem is my appointment with my nutritionist is on 23rd of june , and its so so far :( am afraid that i'll gain alot until then ?

am not muscular and i don't work out at all , Basically I am sedentary like 100% of the time 

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Bobby Gillespie performs with Primal Scream for Teenage Cancer Trust

We do love a charitable rock star. But, in Bobby Gillespie’s case, we’re pretty torn between his feat of performing for free to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and that frankly AWESOME shirt he’s got on

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Is a CPAP machine the only treatment option for my sleep apnea?

Posted May 29, 2013, 2:00 am

I have sleep apnea. My doctor has urged me to use a CPAP machine, but it’s too uncomfortable. Are there other options?

Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops or becomes shallower many times each night. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when your upper airway collapses or gets blocked during sleep. These airway obstructions starve your brain of oxygen and stress your cardiovascular system. Untreated sleep apnea increases your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and premature death.

OSA can be treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. A CPAP machine keeps your airways open as you sleep by delivering continuous air pressure through a mask worn over your nose and mouth. But many people find it uncomfortable, and as a result, they use CPAP inconsistently — or not at all.

Some new treatments may provide more comfortable alternatives. Discuss the pros and cons of these options with your doctor:

APAP is an “autotitrating” version of positive airway pressure (PAP). It continuously adjusts the pressure in your airway as your needs fluctuate during the night.Custom-made mouthpieces slide your jaw forward to keep your airway open. They are called “mandibular advancement systems,” or “MAS” for short. In recent years, studies have shown that MAS devices really work — and nearly as well as CPAP and APAP. For people who cannot tolerate CPAP, these devices can be valuable.Another device called Oral Pressure Therapy creates a negative pressure that “sucks” the tissues in the back of your throat forward, preventing the collapse of the upper airway. This device is approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and received recognition in the 2012 Wall Street Journal Technology Awards, for which I have served as a judge.Expiratory pressure resistance valves are disposable devices that stick to your nostrils. The valves force your own breathing to pressurize your airway and hold it open. These devices have not yet been as carefully studied as the MAS devices.

You should also talk to your doctor about medications you’re taking. Medications can help or hinder sleep apnea. For example, narcotic painkillers, sedatives and muscle relaxants can worsen sleep apnea. On the other hand, a sleep drug might help when you’re first getting used to a treatment device.

Lifestyle changes can also help. If your sleep apnea occurs only when you sleep on your back, switch to sleeping on your side. Try losing weight, which almost always reduces the severity of apnea. In some people, it eliminates the problem altogether. Finally, limit your alcohol intake. Alcohol may make you sleepy, but it can worsen your sleep apnea symptoms.

When a person’s obstructive sleep apnea is caused by very enlarged tonsils, surgery (tonsillectomy) can cure the condition. However, it is unusual for there to be such a correctable cause of sleep apnea.

If you do decide to try a treatment device, remember that it works only if you use it.

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Snack Time: DOLE Banana Dippers

Guys, I've found it, finally: The perfect dessert that isn't low-fat, artificially flavored and fits in perfectly within our Drop 10 Diet. (Haven't signed up yet? Do it here now!) Dole, you know, the folks behind the bananas, have just launched a delicious frozen treat -- Dole Banana Dippers. Available in two varieties -- Dark Chocolate and Dark Chocolate with Almonds -- these babies have it all: Taste, quality and superfoods to boot.

Each single-serving packet of Dole Banana Dippers contains four dark chocolate-covered banana slices. The plain slices have 100 calories per package; the nutty topping adds a mere 20 calories (and an awesome extra crunch.) Plus, these treats provide 70 mg of heart healthy potassium and 4 g of filling fiber. Yeah, I think I'll take a pack right now -- or two.
Hurry to the frozen fruit aisle in your grocery store to grab some of these guilt-free goodies. Enjoy right out of the freezer, or try this trick: Leave out on the counter for a few minutes for a melt-in-your-mouth taste that's nothing but totally decadent.

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My Mother Does Not Want Me Joining the Gym...

I'm a 17 year old girl and I recently went vegan. I joined calorie count to monitor my nutrition in an attempt to stay healthy and keep my weight up. Despite this, I have lost 4 pounds from my already small frame. I am currently 5'7" and I weigh 110 pounds. The thing is, I know I have plenty of body fat, I just have very very little muscle, and it bothers me not only because I don't look that great, but I don't feel healthy. I want to be fit. I don't really exercise at all. I think going to the gym to strength train would help me put on a little muscle weight. The thing is, my mother doesn't want me to, and I don't really know why. She says she just doesn't want us (implying the rest of the family) to sign up for anything. It's really frustrating because I would drive myself there, and I would pay for it. It's even kind of close to my house. I don't know how to talk her into letting me join. She always points to the stationary bike we have and says to use it instead, or go walk the dog, or take a jog, which are nice ideas, but I need more than just a little cardio. Sure, I could strength train at home doing push-ups, curl-ups, etc., but I'm just not motivated to exercise at home. It's so crowded (small house, 2 dogs and 9 cats, 3 family members who complain when I exercise). My parents always seem to get angry with me when I attempt to get active because they think I could using my time better to do things like chores. If you couldn't already tell, I have very little support from my family to eat healthy and exercise. Sorry for kind of ranting, but I needed to get that off my chest! Anyways, does anyone have any advice on how to talk her into letting me go to the gym? Thanks!

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The Queen takes the tube at Baker Street

One looked most puzzled as The Queen traversed the barriers at Baker Street earlier today

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Mammograms Every Other Year OK for Women Over 50: Study

Title: Mammograms Every Other Year OK for Women Over 50: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/18/2013 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2013 12:00:00 AM

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