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Stay on Track With the iVillage Challenge

Jan 03, 2008 - January is the season of resolutions. While we all might have good intentions, it is difficult to stay on track when you are going at it alone. Yep, a little outside structure is great for providing motivation and goals. - 2 Comments

Are You More Concerned About Your Appearance or Your Health?

May 13, 2009 - We all feel the societal pressure for women to look a certain way, and that way is thin. Thin, however, doesn't always mean healthy, and according to a new poll conducted by the Associated Press and iVillage, women value their appearance more than their health. In the poll, many women answered that they were unhappy with their appearance and were dieting, but few were eating the recommended five servings a day of fruits and veggies. - 45 Comments

Partner Yoga Pose: Sleeping Straddle Scissor

Dec 29, 2008 - I am always up for a good hamstring stretch and have found this series of partner poses not only fun but also effective in stretching my legs and working my abs. It's similar to the Double Standing Straddle, but you're lying on your back with gravity helping you deepen your stretch. Not only will you feel an intense stretch in your hips and the backs of your legs, but you'll also work your abs at the same time. - 0 Comments

Partner Yoga Pose: Feet to Back

Dec 12, 2008 - If you have sore shoulders from typing, sitting, driving, or just general stress, a heart-opening pose is just what you need. So grab a friend and give this a try. While you stretch your chest, shoulders, and upper back, she'll get a nice ab workout. - 0 Comments

Gastritis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

Signs and Symptoms
Causes
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Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach. There are many possible causes of this disorder, including an infection, an irritant, an autoimmune disorder, or a backup of bile into the stomach. The stomach lining may be "eaten away," leading to sores (peptic ulcers) in the stomach or first part of the small intestine. - 0 Comments

High blood pressure

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Introduction
Diagnosis
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Complications
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Treatment
Lifestyle Changes
Medications
Classes of Medications
Resources
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval In 2007, the FDA approved a new type of high blood pressure drug. Aliskiren (Tekturna) blocks renin, a kidney enzyme that is associated with blood pressure regulation. Aliskiren can be taken alone or in combination with other blood pressure drugs, but it should not be used during pregnancy. - 1 Comment

Healthy Dose Link Time

Sep 15, 2008 -

The skinny on Jessica Alba's postbaby weight loss — That's Fit
Wake up with 10 minutes of yoga — Vital Juice Daily
How does Oprah do it? — FitCeleb
Many ways to burn 500 calories in a snap — Shape
What are your photo feelings? — Margarita Shapes Up
Fruit is not the diet devil — Elastic Waist
Dieting on the down low — iVillage

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Acute bronchitis

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Calling your health care provider
Prevention
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Illustrations Lungs Bronchitis Lung anatomy Bronchitis and Normal Condition in Tertiary Bronchus Respiratory system HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the main airways to the lungs (the bronchi) that usually lasts for a brief period of time. It is not the same as chronic bronchitis, which often persists for a longer period of time. Alternative Names Bronchitis - acute Causes, incidence, and risk factors Acute bronchitis is one of the most common medical conditions seen in a doctor's office. - 0 Comments