The Birds and the Bees 2.0: 15 Ways Technology Changed How We Teach Kids About Sex
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Been dreading The Talk with your kid? When it comes to sex education for teens, some might say that if you’ve never had a rudimentary ‘where babies come from’ conversation, you’re probably too late and they’ve already heard it from…
PMS Patrol: 12 Things Your Man Can Do to Make Aunt Flow Less Annoying
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Thank the universe for PMS relief because sometimes it feels like being a woman sucks. There, we said it. Maybe not all the time, but sometimes being a girl is the pits. Like, say, during childbirth…and during that one week each month when…
Queen of Cups: 10 Reasons Why You Should Try Cupping Now
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If you are Gwyneth Paltrow or Jennifer Aniston, cupping therapy is nothing new to you and you proudly show off your cupping marks at Red Carpet events. What is cupping you ask, and does it have anything to do with bra cups? It’s the latest…
Flu Freedom: 10 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot
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If you've ever had the flu, you know what a nightmare it is and you’re all too familiar with many of the reasons to get a flu shot this year. The flu can sideline you for days (or weeks) leaving you weak, exhausted, unable to function, and…
Gross Patrol: 15 Things in Your Fridge that Need to Be Tossed
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You've heard of spring cleaning—it's that dreaded time of year when you self-impose a massive purge session of all your old clothes that need to be retired. So now your closet is organized and up-to-date, but what about refrigerator cleaning?…
A Lick of Truth: 10 Reasons Everyone Should Know About Tongue Scraping
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It’s no coincidence that doctors ask their patients to stick out their tongues when examining them. According to Ayurveda, the ancient practice of natural healing, tongue analysis can tell a lot about organ health. Surprisingly enough, using…
Vet Love: 20 Facts About Veterans Every American Should Know
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More than a day off from work or even a day of remembrance for the soldiers lost in long ago wars, Veterans Day marks an opportunity to pay homage to those serving during times of war and to honor the soldiers who return from war and persevere…
Latinas – Spotting the Signs Early Is Only Half the Battle to Breast Cancer Survival
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There is no real way to describe the overwhelming and emotional reaction one can feel when faced with the possibility of cancer. Even the word cancer itself, can stir a mix of concern and fear among the strongest willed persons. Breast cancer…
Breast of Friends: 20 Ways to Support a Friend Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Memorable
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it’s the perfect time to learn about supporting a friend with breast cancer in addition to supporting research and early detection efforts. Since it’s the second most commonly diagnosed cancer…