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So maybe you’ve seen the commercials with Sally Field talking about how she fights it, or you’ve at least heard the word osteoporosis, but did you know osteoporosis can hinder activity, become extremely painful and contribute poorly to a person’s overall wellbeing? You see, osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, so weak that mild activities like bending or coughing can cause a fracture; fractures are most common in the hip, wrist and spine. In the US, more than 40 million people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass and while Osteoporosis cannot be entirely prevented or cured, there are ways to slow the progression. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and …

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We all love to come home to food already made for us. Many of us are so busy in our everyday lives we opt to eat out regularly to avoid the hassle of cooking.  However, there is a solution to this problem, and it is something we all know about, but perhaps rarely use, the Crockpot. In a busy world where being prepared for the next step is essential, this magical machine is a huge time saver. We have compiled three healthy, but more importantly, yummy, recipes for you to try. So let’s all pull out those Crockpot’s (we somehow all end up with one, don’t we?) and put those bad boys to use! Crockpot Roast Chicken (adapted from sparkpeople.com) …

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  Most mommies to be are aware of precautions to take in their diet, however it’s important to be aware of pregnancy- recommended skincare products as well. Here are a few pointers you can incorporate into you skincare and beauty routine from skin care expert and author of the book “Belli Beautiful,” Melissa Schweiger.   “Instead of applying mascara at the roots of the lashes, apply it only onto the tips of the lashes.” “Stage a ban on all synthetic perfumes. Instead, use essential oils (we love jasmine and citrus scents) and dab them onto your hair.” “Rather than getting a single process hair color that sits on the scalp, opt for highlights instead. Or get an ammonia-free glaze to …

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We thought this summer thunderstorm would be a great opportunity to share 5 quick activities you can do with your kids. Should the clouds turn, fear not! 1. Camp in the great indoors! Who says tents have to stay outside? If you have a pop-up or small dome tent, it’s easy to set up camp for your kids indoors. If not, you can create tents by draping sheets over the couch. Make them comfy with airbeds, pillows, and sleeping bags, then follow through with an indoor picnic to be eaten “under canvas.” 2 . Organize a family film festival! Queue up some classics, old (Singin’ in the Rain) and new (Rise of the Guardians), let the kids add a few favorites—even mix in …

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The Trend of State-of-the-art 64 slice CT-Scanners Continues to Expand to Rural Areas