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Rep. Akin Apologizes for 'Legitimate Rape" Statement
This weekend, Missouri Representative Todd Akin (R) made a statement to Fox’s KTVI-TV in St. Louis that confused the masses and sparked national outrage:“From what I understand from doctors, it...
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Judy Blume Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Judy Blume revealed her battle with breast cancer on Wednesday in a blog post titled "!@#$% Happens."The 74-year-old author of many popular young adult books - including "Are You There God? It's Me,...
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Join me in my Healthy & Groovy Boobs Project!
Let me paint a picture for you: There I was in my bikini feeling the warmth of the sun, soaking in some Vitamin D, and enjoying the fact that while I need an extra full bottom, I can still sport a...
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How to Do a Breast Self Exam
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime? It's the most commonely diagnosed cancer in women.Experts agree that early detection is the best defense...
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Breast Cancer Gene: Should You be Tested?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and along with annual mammograms and monthly breast self-exams, there's another new tool that can help with early detection: genetic testing.Women who are at...
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Interview with Dr. Beth Y. Karlan
The pink party® was established by Elyse Walker in honor of her mother, Barbara Feder, who discovered her cancer when she had Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. She didn’t have the benefit of the treatments...
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Dee Dee Ricks: My Battle with Breast Cancer
I’ll never forget the moment I heard, “You have cancer.” My only thought was “Oh my God... my sons are two and five. They will never remember me if I die.” I began filming special moments with the...
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Caltrate's "ABCDs of Bone Health"
The following is a sponsored post for CaltrateHello! My name is Jill Alexander and I am 38 years old with two boys, one in pre-school and one in high school! I work as a personal assistant and also...
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I'm Not Pregnant - Why Did I Miss My Period?
Missing your period is a scary thought for some mothers who believe their childbearing days are over. However, not all missed periods are due to pregnancy. Before you freak out, you must know that...
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Don't Get Sick This Year!
Winter is coming, and that means germs are a-spreadin’. How do you prevent a cold from ruining you or your child’s week? Here are a few great tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy:Stop using...
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How America's Broken Health Care System Affects Women
The idea of women’s empowerment is a touchy issue. It has been correlated with the myth of the “male decline” and other scare tactics put forth by those who may seek to sweep women’s issues under the...
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The "Fifty Shades of Grey" Workout
Kristen James Fitness Presents: The 50 Shapes WorkoutI've been training and coaching clients and members of various gyms and studios for over 20 years.read more
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When Your Kids Can Google Your Breast Cancer Prognosis
The following is a guest post by Jude Calligros, author of "Breast Left Unsaid."read more
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Today is my day to share…I’m sorry I left you hanging for the past few months regarding my thyroid results. It’s been a crazy experience.Here’s my story:
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Brooke Burke Inspires Others to Share Their Cancer Stories
ModernMom's Brooke Burke shared the scary news that she would be undergoing surgery to remove her thyroid.read more
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October is Over, But My Battle with Breast Cancer Continues
We are well into November but I am still functioning as if it were October.read more
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Feeling Great and Full of LOVE!
I have just finished responding to a gazillion texts and e-mails and I continue to read the heartwarming comments on ModernMom since publishing my video last week.read more
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One More Day - Until My Breast Cancer Fears are Quieted
I wrote a story about mammograms on October 31 to remind women to get them done annually. It was supposed to be like any other story that I wrote- with a beginning and an end. A set date that it would...
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Women and Heart Disease: Getting the Right Health Care
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Death and cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the US second only to ALL cancers COMBINED?The prevalence of coronary artery disease in women is...
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How to Soothe Achy Feet After a Long Day
Photo Caption: Turn tired feet into happy feet.Photo Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesWhether you're coming in from a long day of work standing on your feet or a long day of walking around...
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