Thursday, July 29, 2010

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Prevent a Stroke in 5 Easy Steps

July 26, 2010 by Fayette Woman  
Filed under Health

Did you know that 80 percent of all strokes are preventable? That figure, from the National Stroke Association, illustrates just how important it is that you know the steps necessary to prevent a stroke from affecting your life. What might surprise you is that many of those steps are lifestyle suggestions you’ve heard before – [...]

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Our First Giveaway!!!

July 21, 2010 by Kenya Brantley  
Filed under Beauty, Everyday Living

Amy Biendicho, Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay, has been kind enough to sponsor our very first giveaway!!! This giveaway will include the Time Wise Miracle Set (trial size)valued at $44.00!!!  This set has eleven age-fighting benefits that work together to help maintain younger and healthier looking skin!

What do you have to do to win?  All [...]

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Early detection, diet, exercise can prevent Type 2 diabetes

June 25, 2010 by Dr. Zia Khan  
Filed under Health

Type 2 diabetes affects over 23 million Americans today. Approximately 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed in adults 20 years and older.
Diabetes is a disease of high blood sugar due to the body’s resistance to insulin. Normally food is broken into glucose (sugar) and taken up by cells with the help of insulin. Malfunction of [...]

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Breast Cancer: Understanding the Basics

June 17, 2010 by Dr. Zia Khan  
Filed under Health

Breast cancer affects 8 of 10 women in the United States and is the number one cause of death in women aged 44 to 59. While it is a very controversial topic these days, one thing is certain: early screening saves lives. Screening refers to tests and exams that can detect disease before symptoms begin. [...]

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The Things I Want My Daughter to Know About

June 12, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke  
Filed under Beauty

What girl doesn’t love beauty tips and looking her best? In a world where we’re wrapped up with celebrity images, plastic surgery, and the latest scandal, sometimes it’s hard to remember to get back to the basics. There are a few things we can teach our daughters about beauty that ideally will move with them [...]

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How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Beauty Products

June 3, 2010 by Fayette Woman  
Filed under Beauty

From the first day she applies new lipstick or inaugurates a new bottle of facial cleanser, every American woman is headed toward the same dilemma. How long will that lipstick tube last? Does the razor you used twice and then forgot about for a couple months have some life left? When is cleanser too old [...]

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Red, White and Pink Event Benefits Fayette Cancer Center

June 3, 2010 by Fayette Woman  
Filed under Health

There are questions you hope you never ask. “Will I be able to work with my radiation? Should I tell my elderly parents about my cancer? How can I show my toddler I love her if I can’t pick her up?”
For those in Fayette County struggling with cancer, the answers have all been a traffic-heavy [...]

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The top 10 makeup mistakes we make

May 6, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke  
Filed under Beauty

It’s easy to fall into a “makeup trap,” making the same mistake over and over because nothing went wrong the first time you did it (like with sharing your makeup with your best friend) or because a trend became comfortable and you never tossed it aside when its time in the spotlight was over. But [...]

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How to help family or friends who are ill

April 6, 2010 by Fayette Woman  
Filed under Health

When you learn that a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor is seriously ill or recovering from injuries or surgery, do you wonder how you can best show your support?
It depends upon the situation. Sometimes the best way to show your support is to just stay in touch, but other times, it’s to provide help [...]

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Subtle glamour for any occasion

March 9, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke  
Filed under Beauty

Do you wonder what it is about Angelina Jolie’s sultry stare that makes you look twice? It’s a more natural pin-up look that’s perfect for everyday or even special occasions, like weddings. It’s a go-anywhere type of look that will play up your natural beauty with just a smidge of drama on the eyes.
First, select [...]

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Burn, baby, burn that fat!

March 4, 2010 by Dawn Davis  
Filed under Fitness

Want to burn fat? You probably think you need to do mostly fat burning cardio workouts. However, the shocking truth is that you need to exercise less and do more intense workouts.

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Piedmont Fayette hosts cooking with herbs demo March 4

February 25, 2010 by Fayette Woman  
Filed under Diet, Health

Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette Hospital (PFH) is promoting health and well-being for breast cancer survivors with a cooking demonstration titled “Cooking with Herbs” on Thursday, March 4, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Dining Conference Room. Registration is required by calling 404-425-7944.
Whether you will be planting them or buying them [...]

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