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It’s common to hear radio announcements and see magazine and newspaper advertisements for laser hair removal. Many Kansas City women may not know everything about the procedure, whether it’s the best option for them and its risks and benefits.
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It is important for Kansas City moms to take steps to ensure good orthopedic health for both themselves and their daughters. Medical research shows that women’s knees are more susceptible to injuries than men’s and that women are five to seven times more likely to tear their ACL while playing sports.
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Kansas City women have all heard of antibiotics, but what about probiotics?
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Practical tips for Healthy Nutrition and a Postnatal Diet.
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Shoulder and neck pain can plague many KC women throughout their lives. Here are some Practical Tips.
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High cholesterol can drastically increase one’s risk of cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of American women. It is important for Kansas City women to know all the facts about cholesterol and the ways to prevent high numbers.
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Many women Kansas City women reach without thinking for a packet of Splenda when they order a coffee or iced tea. They sometimes eat baked goods with Splenda as an ingredient, but do they know all the facts about this artificial sweetener?
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As flu season approaches in Kansas City, the H1N1 virus is of particular concern for pregnant women and their health care providers. Being well informed and taking certain precautions can help in the fight against the H1N1 virus.
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Heeding your mother’s advice to take daily vitamins is beneficial to your health, research shows. Vitamins are responsible for cell reactions inside your body and all of them have very specific functions. Supplements are important because simply eating food is usually not enough to get essential vitamins. The most economic and efficient way to receive these important vitamins is through taking daily multivitamins. Here are some of the most important supplements to include in your daily diet and their suggested portion sizes according to Prevention Magazine’s Elizabeth Somer, RD..
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Women across the country are meeting the demands of busy schedules and tightened wallets by setting aside life's simple pleasures and putting themselves at the bottom of the to-do list.
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Studies show that premenstrual syndrome or PMS affects 30 to 50 percent of women. PMS can include mood swings, bloating, fatigue, soreness and nausea, among other symptoms. However, the good news is that there are a host of measures metro area women can take to combat these pesky monthly symptoms.
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Volunteering can help provide a sense of purpose — something all of us can use during these uncertain times.
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The bottom line is that indoor tanning is as bad or worse for you than lying in the sun, and it's been definitively tied to skin cancer and premature aging.
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Many of us Moms have trouble getting to the gym. A little creativity goes a long way in keeping us healthy. By using the activities we are already involved in to get a little more exercise we can keep up with our kids and keep us fit.
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When's the last time you checked in with your girls? You know, your mams. Your breasts. We all know we're supposed to do a monthly self-exam, but honestly, how many of us in our 20s, 30s and 40s actually DO that?
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No matter what your situation, chances are you can probably relate to a scenario like this: Short on time, you've skipped the gym, and are preparing for a work presentation when your church leaves a message asking you to chair a committee. Experts say you should remember your frustration the next time you receive a request for your time.
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Our bodies are equipped with little wonder molecules that, when properly ignited, are capable of lifting your spirits in ways you never thought imaginable. . As a mother of two I deemed it necessary to equip all moms, and their little ones, with easy ways to tap into our endorphin banks.
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