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US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations regarding HRT in Postmenopausal Women

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This year marks the ten-year anniversary of the women’s health initiative study regarding HRT in postmenopausal women. The US Preventive Services task force came out this week with recommendations about the use of estrogen and progestin treatment in postmenopausal women. The new recommendations are based on data reviewed and published Monday (May 28, 2012) in […] Read More

THE FANTASY OF FANCY DIAMONDS

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THE FANTASY OF FANCY DIAMONDS When most of us think of diamond, we think of it as a colourless stone. White diamonds have always been the predominant market but, Fancy coloured diamonds have now risen in status to the pinnacle of the gem world. Their popularity is exploding so much so that dealers often say […] Read More

Spring Trends for 2012

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With our first long weekend of the spring officially behind us I think the warm weather is here to stay! If you’re looking to spruce up your wardrobe this season, this handy list of spring trends will help to identify this season’s standouts once you hit the shops. Peplum A peplum is a short flare […] Read More

What is in a Name?

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Namesake bags have been prevalent in fashion for decades. Today I’ll look into the origins of the names of a few of the most recognizable handbags in fashion today. A chance encounter between singer-actress Jane Birkin and the CEO of Hermes on a flight led to the development of the Birkin bag. One of the […] Read More

Best Post Workout Meals

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Just like carbo-loading and eating high protein before a workout, the post-workout meal is important as well. After you have spent your time and energy getting fit, wait 30 minutes before your nutrition boost meal. It is important not to eat too much, but rather to have a well-balanced snack that will replenish what your […] Read More

Can Fast Food be Healthy?

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Would You Like Fries With That? Let’s face it: Eating out is entrenched in American’s lives. We’ve spawned more fast food restaurants and chain eateries than any other country. It’s no wonder our society is confronted with a weight/diet crisis. Regardless, everyone loves eating out. The atmosphere. The waiter (whether good or bad, either way […] Read More

Effortless Fitness or Fit-less Effort?

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Do these new fangled shoes help you lose weight? Americans are all about the easy fix. A quick sampling of what can be deemed “only in America” proves we want instant gratification: 24 hour stores, fast food chains, iphones, thirty-second coffee makers—the list could go on. Even our youngest Americans are being dubbed the Instant […] Read More