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What are Your Food Triggers?
Let’s talk about triggers. A recent study that looked at people's responses to candy bowls in an office showed that they ate a lot more candy if it was in a clear, glass bowl with easy access compared to when they couldn't see the candy or if they had to open the lid...
Pap Tests 101
Let’s start with the simple truth that a Pap test can save your life. Getting a Pap test (or Pap smear) is one of the best things you can do to prevent cervical cancer, which is very curable when found early. Besides being one of the best tools to detect hidden, small...
Stressed? Me? Know what stress can do to your health
Wondering why you can’t shake that headache or cold? Why your muscles always seem tense and you sometimes get chest pains? It could be stress, and many women may not realize how stressed they are. Traffic, a late-night deadline, tension with a teenager…the stress can...
Benefits of Weight Management – Part 2
Before jumping right into a weight management program, it is helpful to think about why you're doing it and whether or not this is a good time to begin. So, if you read the last blog post, what positive changes do you expect to see by achieving and maintaining a...
Benefits of Weight Management 1
In our culture, there's a lot of pressure to be thin. The media distorts our image of what "healthy" looks like. Models and actresses seem to set the benchmark for "normal" weight. Pressure can also come from family, friends and coworkers. Our society idealizes...
Stress and Infertility – Does a Connection Exist?
There’s no getting around it. Dealing with infertility is stressful. And, assumptions from friends and family members about stress often make things worse. It would be nice to hear “I am sorry that you have to go through infertility treatment. What can I do to support...