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There are so many ways to give and if you feel the urge to do something more than give a donation, you can consider starting a project to raise money and awareness for a good cause. I recently launched JustOneCrane, a small Facebook campaign to raise awareness for Japan quake and tsunami, and thought it would be great to share tips on what I have learned and how you can get there. I definitely Read more
Everyone and their mother seems to have a unique cure for a bad case of the hiccups, but what I want to know is, what causes them in the first place? A hiccup is an unintentional contraction of your diaphragm, the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. It plays an important role in breathing, and when it contracts, it makes your vocal cords close briefly and that's what causes the Read more
I'm sure you've all experienced heartburn once in your life, some unfortunately more than others. Maybe you ate a spicy meal, a huge meal or a huge spicy meal and got that overwhelming burning sensation in your lower chest. But it doesn't stop there, it can start to creep up into your esophagus and into your throat. You may know this already, but heartburn doesn't actually affect the heart at Read more
So recently I heard an astonishing statement from someone in my yoga class. "Wearing a bra causes breast cancer. And under-wires are the worst." What? This can't be true. Every woman I know wears a bra. And what about men who get breast cancer? I'm sure they don't wear bras. As soon as I got home, I searched for some facts to back this up. I did find a lot of info "claiming" the same Read more
No - you can't get warts from touching toads, but I just read that warts can be passed from one person to another. Warts are caused by a human papillomavirus (HPV), and there are more than 100 types. Warts can grow on all parts of your body (and I mean ALL). Some viruses can cause warts to grow on your hands or feet, while others can cause warts to grow on your genitals and rectal area (not Read more
Last October, we were so excited to pay a visit to the set of Snow White and the Huntsman outside London. We got a sneak peek into the amazing world Kristen Stewart and her costars, including Chris Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Charlize Theron, and more, inhabited while shooting the action-packed fairy-tale movie. We have tons to come from our day poking around the remarkable set and learning about Read more
The Grammys took place in LA tonight, and music's biggest names hit the red carpet in their finest award show attire. Nicki Minaj caused a stir when she stepped out of her limo in a red silk Atelier Versace cape, while Katy Perry sparkled in a blue Elie Saab. There was a ton of fashion and entertainment to check out, so be sure to vote on all of our love it or hate it polls! Read more
Need valentines for school? Don't miss these great finds — most of which can be printed right from your own computer! Do you breastfeed in public? These celeb moms do! Create a fun Valentine's Day hairstyle for your tot! Building your maternity wardrobe? We'll show you where to splurge and where to save! We spoke with the founder of NurturMe baby food about foods for kids. Are you a French Read more
Despite the fact that 99 percent of women who have ever had sex — religious or not — have used contraception, the Obama administration's decision to make birth control free under all employer health insurance packages has caused a controversy. Today, the White House announced that it will make a change to its new policy to accommodate religious institutions, such as Catholic hospitals and Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more
