Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: Study

Title: Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/31/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

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!!!***What do you EAT FOR BREAKFAST??***!!!

Seriously! What do you eat??? I always get so hungry shortly after eating breakfast, what do you guys eat that is filling,and delicious??? HELP!! I have tried a high fiber breakfast, over 10g, but it didn't help! Was still hungry by 10! Just tell me your favorite healthy breakfast ideas!!

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REVIEW: Big Easy

When I went to along to sample a little something from their lux junk food menu, I knew the queues of people I had regularly witnessed outside were on to something.

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doctors orders

So I can't do ANY exercise for the next two weeks and I'm already miserable :( how do I not gain/lose any weight in the next two weeks. I am going to go out to eat 3 times and on those days I am about 700 over maintenance is it possible to maintain without any exercise

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Artificial Ovaries Could Potentially Deliver Hormone Therapy

Title: Artificial Ovaries Could Potentially Deliver Hormone Therapy
Category: Health News
Created: 3/29/2013 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

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#NailArt Tuesday: Awesome Designer Stuff I Can Actually Afford

I love designer stuff -- guess I'm a snob like that -- but the truth is I can't really afford it as much as I would like to. So, I get super insanely excited when beauty brands do partnerships with the badass designers that I dig.

The latest: Sally Hansen's Fashion Week Inspired shades for Prabal Gurung, Alexander Wang and Tracy Reese. Not only are the polishes $8 each, they're also are part of the Complete Salon Manicure line, which might be the easiest polish to DIY of all time. (The formula is designed to not only paint nails, but add a high-sheen topcoat that prevents chipping, too.) And while I love all three collections, I'm kind of obsessed with Prabal's the most -- the shades are just so freaking fierce.

The Spring 2013 Prabal Gurung show took inspiration from the amaze sculptor Anish Kapoor, and featured gauzy tees, chiffon tops and geometric designs that are Gurung's trademarks. To compliment his line, he created three lacquers with Sally Hansen: Apparition, a gunmetal shade I plan on rocking for nights out; Resurrection, a grayish blue that looks made for a summer pedi; and Angel Bite, an incredibly sultry deep red. I swear I'm gonna wear it on my toes till the end of time, and my editor, Rachel, swears she may just only wear it for the rest of her life. Frankly, it's the first time a seen a really cool, bluish red.

Did I mention each of the bottles cost $8 each? That's a LOT cheaper than this Prabal scoopneck dress I've been lusting after. Thanks to Sally Hansen I can now at least say I own something from the designer.

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fed up of being a frump

Hey guys. I need a quick way to loose weight on average I walk 8 miles a day on school run 2 miles there twice a day 2 miles bk twice a day I had 2 children and still got a budder belly . I rely fed up of being a flump tryed to fast track weight loss by boobie feeding I dint notice any changes I did this for a year . Can I have some sencable meal IDeas that arnt full of calories I mean if I ate pasta n sauce for a month would I loose weight ect but then if I ate normal I be fat again :( arghhhhhHELP

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Pre-College Parental Chat May Reduce Freshman Drinking

Title: Pre-College Parental Chat May Reduce Freshman Drinking
Category: Health News
Created: 3/29/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Pent-Up Stress Could Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women

Swedish study followed women since late 1960s

By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- Many middle-aged women develop aches and pains and other physical symptoms as a result of chronic stress, according to a decades-long study.

Researchers in Sweden examined long-term data collected from about 1,500 women and found that about 20 percent of middle-aged women experienced constant or frequent stress during the previous five years. The highest rates of stress occurred among women aged 40 to 60 and those who were single or smokers (or both).

Among those who reported long-term stress, 40 percent said they suffered aches and pains in their muscles and joints, 28 percent experienced headaches or migraines and 28 percent reported gastrointestinal problems, according to the researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy of the University of Gothenburg.

The study appeared recently in the International Journal of Internal Medicine.

Even after adjusting for smoking, body weight and physical activity levels, there was a clear link between stress and an increased risk of physical symptoms, the researchers said.

The women in the study were followed since the late 1960s. Among those who experienced long-term stress but did not report any stress-related physical symptoms at the start of the study, 27 percent had new muscular and joint pain symptoms 12 years later, and about 15 percent reported new complaints in the form of headaches or gastrointestinal problems.

"Since 1968, women's lifestyles have changed in many ways," researcher Dominique Hange said in a university news release. "For example, many more women now work outside the home. Naturally, these changes can affect the experience of stress."

"Although we've used exactly the same question since 1968, we can't take it for granted that the term 'stress' has exactly the same meaning today," Hange added. "It might also be more socially accepted today to acknowledge one's experience of stress."

Hange said the "most important conclusion [from this study] is that single women, women who do not work outside the home and women who smoke are particularly vulnerable to stress. Here, we see a greater need for preventive measures from society."

The next step is to identify methods that doctors can use to help patients deal with stress-related physical complaints and illnesses, and to pinpoint ways to reduce stress at work, the researchers said.

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EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards

Title: EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards
Category: Health News
Created: 3/29/2013 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy

Factors include age, disease history and weight

By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- Several factors that increase the risk of blood clots in women during or after pregnancy are outlined in a large new study.

Women who were older than 35, who were overweight or obese, or who smoked were at somewhat higher risk of developing blood clots during pregnancy. Medical complications such as pre-existing diabetes, varicose veins and inflammatory bowel disease were also associated with increased risk.

The findings could help doctors identify at-risk women and take measures to prevent them from developing blood clots, which can be dangerous and potentially deadly if they break free and travel to areas such as the heart, brain or lungs.

For the study, researchers analyzed data from nearly 400,000 pregnancies that occurred between 1995 and 2009.

Among new mothers, being obese was associated with a fourfold increased risk of developing a blood clot. The risk was two times higher than normal among those who had a cesarean delivery, a premature birth, bleeding in pregnancy or had given birth three or more times, according to the study, which appeared April 2 in the journal Blood.

Women who had a stillbirth were six times more likely to develop a blood clot, formally known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

"We believe the strong association between stillbirths and premature births and [blood clots] in particular is a finding of real importance that has received only limited attention to date," study leader Dr. Matthew Grainge, of the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham, in England, said in a university news release. "[Stillbirths and premature births] are not currently incorporated in the guidelines for risk assessment for [blood clots] and, if they were, then many cases associated with those risk factors could potentially be prevented."

Blood clots affect about one or two pregnancies per 1,000, according to the news release. Despite being rare, blood clots are a leading cause of death in expectant and new mothers in developing countries.

"Preventative measures for [blood clots], such as a daily dose of the blood thinner heparin, may not be cost effective or safe and are therefore only recommended for women who are considered high risk," Grainge said. "However, there is currently inconsistency and disagreement over the factors that put women in that high-risk category, and we hope this research will provide clinicians with valuable new information."

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getting enough calories to preserve muscle?!

I've been eating 1500-1600 calories for a few weeks now, have lost weight but I don't want to lose any muscle I've gained from training. I'm on a low carb diet most days (no more than 50g) from mostly vegetables, protein is high and fats are about 49g. I'm wondering if this Is a sufficient enough eating plan to lose fat, not muscle?

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My Organic Makeup Musts

OK, we know you probably know already, but April is Earth Month -- which means there's a bevy of earth-friendlier, body-friendly beauty choices on the market right now, but it's actually taken me FOREVER to find ones I actually like. For example, one kinda popular brand makes me smell like curry (a friend who worked at the brand says it's something with my pheromones and the product's essential oils mixing to produce that scent, but I digress), another line sends my skin to a clog-frenzy and then there's a third label I played with that left my face totally cakey. But, there are a few really great brands out there -- you just need to know where to look! Here are three of my fave Earth Month musts.

THE TOOL: Alima Pure #15 Flat Top Brush, $22, is the best brush for dealing with summertime temps. I like to keep makeup super light when it's a zillion degrees (I mean, no one wants a drippy mess of a mug), so I use this to blend out face powder or foundation so it looks smoother and feels lighter. (Brushing a liquid formula may sound crazy, but trust: it works.) The flat-top brush is soft and dense, made from wood and synthetic fibers (not animal hair, which is actually pretty commonplace), and doesn't shed weird little black fibers on your face. THE PRODUCT: Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation, $48, is simply freaking awesome. Whether you rock it solo, or mix it with lotion so it's more of a tinted moisturizer, this formula wonders for creating Instagram like-levels of perfection in real life. Spritz a makeup sponge with a facial spray or makeup finisher -- I'm currently obsessed with Benefit Cosmetics B. Right Ultra-Radiance Facial Rehydrating Mist, and use that to blend this stuff into skin. THE WEBSITE: SaffronRouge.com is my absolute go-to for all organic products. They have makeup, skincare, body care, hair stuff, aromatherapy, baby stuff and men's stuff. Literally everything. My favorite thing about the site? The option to shop by skin type, since I have a hard time finding organic stuff that's okay for my overly sensitive skin.

What are your fave Earth Month products? Tweet us at @AESam and @SELFMagazine.

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How to Housetrain a Puppy or Kitten

Puppies and kittens aren't like human babies. You can't wait 2 years to start potty training. "With a puppy or kitten you say, "Oh it's just a little mess." But when that puppy is a 70-pound dog, it's not as cute," says Bernadine Cruz, DVM, associate veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in California.

Start getting your pet into the habit of going outside or in a litter box as soon as you come home from the shelter or breeder. "Puppies and kittens like routines, just like human children," Cruz says. "They may not catch on immediately, but they will learn." If you're lucky, your pet will have already picked up a few training tips from mom and dad before coming to live with you.

Pet Symptoms: 6 Signs of Illness in Your Dog or Cat

Monty's behavior mystified his owner, Karen Mitchell. The 7-year-old dog -- a mix of pit bull, boxer, and pointer -- was long housebroken and rarely had indoor accidents. So when Monty began urinating in odd places, Mitchell, 43, at first attributed the dog's behavior to the stress of big life changes. Mitchell and her husband had recently welcomed a new baby daughter and had moved into a new house in Alameda, Calif. But when the urinating didn't stop, a worried Mitchell finally took Monty to the...

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Don't give your new family member free rein of the house until you've established some training routines. Set up a space where you can confine your pet -- and their messes. For puppies, a crate is ideal. "Often people think of crates as being somewhat cruel, but it can be a secure area for them," Cruz says.

A good rule of thumb is to keep puppies in the crate for no more than 1 hour per month of age, plus 1 additional hour. So a 2-month-old puppy can stay in the crate for 3 hours max. Confine kittens to a small section of your house, like a bathroom, a closet, or even a playpen. Put everything your kitten needs -- food, water, and litter box -- within reach.

Learn to read your pet's body language. Some dogs are obvious when they have to go, Cruz says. Others are subtler. "They will give you that doe-eyed look and wander around." If you notice your pup nosing around, pick it up and head outside. When your puppy goes in the yard, instead of on your Persian rug, some serious praise is in order. Training might take some time, but by 4 months your puppy should be in the habit of doing their business outside.

Kittens are a snap to house-train. Cats instinctively cover their messes (to hide their waste from predators), so put them in the litter box a couple of times and they should get the idea.

If your puppy or kitten does make a mess, don't punish. More often than not, the problem is yours: Either you didn't let your puppy out in time, or you forgot to clean the litter box. ("If someone only flushed your toilet once a week, would you want to go in it?" Cruz asks.) Get a good odor neutralizer to clean up the mess, but never hit or scold. When a pet just won't house-train, see the vet. Your kitten or puppy might have a physical problem, such as a bladder infection, that you need to address.

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Health Tip: Don't Overdo the Caffeine

Title: Health Tip: Don't Overdo the Caffeine
Category: Health News
Created: 4/1/2013 8:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

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