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Friday, Dec 16th 2011
A Second Chance to Relive a Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment
I wanted to tell you about a recent initiative that I'm really excited about. HealthyWomen has teamed up with The National Headache Foundation and Allergan, Inc., to raise awareness of the disabling symptoms and burden of chronic migraine, as well as offer a special opportunity for people living with this condition.
Tuesday, Nov 08th 2011
Time to Dispose of Unused Medicines
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
If your medicine cabinet is out of control and prescription drugs seem to be creeping onto countertops and into nooks and crannies around the house, it's time to take action and safely dispose of your stash of unwanted and unused medicines.
Tuesday, Nov 01st 2011
Epilepsy Awareness: Start a Revolution!
Chances are you know one of the 3 million people in the United States with epilepsy—a family member, friend or neighbor, even yourself.
In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month this November, HealthyWomen is encouraging those living with and affected by epilepsy to “start a revolution” by changing the misperceptions surrounding the condition and taking a more active role in epilepsy care.
By Marcia Mangum CroninThursday, Oct 20th 2011
Join the Movement to Eradicate Breast Cancer: You Can Help
Every October, I try to think of how and what we need to say on the topic of breast health. What is the new news we can share or what is worth repeating? Yesterday I attended an amazing event called "All Faces of Breast Cancer … Wins & Challenges Town Hall ," sponsored by GE healthymagination in conjunction with our friends at Working Mother Media.
Thursday, Jul 21st 2011
What to Do When Your Health Insurance Claim Has Been Denied
"It's unsettling to receive a letter from your insurance company telling you that your request for medical care, or for payment of care you've alr
Friday, May 06th 2011
Women's Health Week—Taking Care of You
Putting yourself last is easy to do: the laundry needs folding; your assignments are on deadline; a family member needs help moving; and you just found out the baseball team is having a bake sale. Sound familiar?
As women, you may be accustomed to doing it all, but the price of perfection is prohibitive. When you're so focused on taking care of others, who's taking care of you?
Tuesday, Apr 26th 2011
Go Below the Belt for Pelvic Health
Laughing so hard you wet your pants is one thing, but female incontinence is no laughing matter.
As women, we face a variety of issues that can affect our pelvic floor throughout the years: childbirth, shifting hormones, the aging process and even trauma can cause unpleasant complications.
Monday, Jan 10th 2011
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