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When it comes to the gynecologist, I'm all about making sure I schedule an appointment according to the recommended guidelines. When it comes to the rest of my body, however, I usually never see a doctor unless I'm feeling sick. The cost of appointments, even if you have insurance, can prevent some people from seeing their doctor when they don't feel they need to, but an annual checkup with your Read more
I'm sure you're all familiar with Zagat ratings and reviews for restaurants, bars, hotels and attractions. Now that well-known consumer guide is teaming up with WellPoint to survey the world of doctors. Beginning in January 2008, a new online survey tool will be launched where members of some of WellPoint's Blue Cross and Blue Shied plans will be able to rate, evaluate, and share their medical Read more
These days it can be so difficult to get a doctor's appointment, you best be prepared when your turn finally comes to see your physician. Before the appointment: Make a list of questions you have for your doctor. Don't rely on your memory; actually write the list down. Chances are high that the visit with your doctor will be brief and a bit hurried, so if your questions are written down, you Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Nonmelanoma skin cancers may be slowly decreasing, but melanoma is on the rise — and it's the most common cancer for my age group (25- to 29-year-olds). Since this is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, I asked dermatologist Jeannette Graf, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, to Read more
You might remember her as Michelle Tanner's feisty friend Denise on Full House or as hard-working high school student Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights, and now actress, singer, and activist Jurnee Smollett has landed a new role: Proactiv's newest spokesperson. Jurnee, who has battled acne since she was 10 years old, admits she tried just about everything, from facial treatments to doctors Read more
We've all had those nights full of restless tossing and turning. These sleepless nights can be caused by a variety of distractions and irritations, such as too much stress or not enough exercise. Whatever the reason may be, check out these three tips below for improving your sleep. Make time for sleep. You schedule time for doctor's appointments, working out, and seeing friends; why not do the Read more
When Spring weather hits, many runners can't wait to wave goodbye to the treadmill and head to the open road. All that fresh air and gorgeous scenery gives the sense of freedom, but it can also cause a painful sensation in the front of the lower legs. Shin splints are a common ailment for runners switching from the treadmill to the road, and if a runner doesn't take certain precautions, that pain Read more
For new moms, one sure way of knowing that their lil one is growing is monthly weigh-ins at the doctor's office. But waiting for the next doctor's appointment can feel like years for an anxious mama. While some of us use the old "weigh yourself holding your tot and then by yourself" method for a general sense of how she's growing, a new product may replace those inaccurate measurements. The Aqua Read more
Some people may wonder why procrastination advice seems to never work for them and if there is a deeper issue at hand. Well, for 20 percent of the population who are chronic procrastinators, it is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, according to Joseph Ferrari, a psychology professor at DePaul University and a leading expert in the study of procrastination. For those 20 percent, Read more
You know you're getting into the holiday spirit when the movie Elf is on repeat in your DVD player. If this is the case, let's just hope you aren't influenced by Will Ferrell's bad dietary habits, which include copious amounts of candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup! We may not be guzzling down bottles of syrup, but when confronted with tables full of cookies, candies, chocolates, and Read more
