Prescription birth control to be covered without a co-payment: What that really means for you

The U.S. department of Health and Human services announced on Monday that certain health services for women, including prescription birth control and domestic violencecounseling, will now be considered preventive care and, as such, must be covered by health insurance companies without charging a co-payment."Prevention really does pay in the long run," Health...

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4 Tips to Sleep Your Way to Smoother Skin

Getting and maintaining wrinkle-free skin is a 24/7 job. Here's how to work the nightshift.1. Switch to satin pillowcases.This material will help your facial skin slide on the pillow rather than bunching up and creasing.2. Wear socks and gloves to bed.Lots of women moisturize their hands and feet before bed, but then overlook the most important step: slipping on thin-fabric...

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8 Foods That Keep You Full (and 4 That Don’t)

Anyone who's ever walked away from the table only to be starving moments later (Chinese food, we're looking at you) knows that certain edibles can leave you more famished than you were before you ate 'em. If you want to stay satisfied longer—a key to weight control—remember this magic trio: protein, healthy fats and fiber. Here, nutritionists' favorite healthy filler-uppers. PrevNextphotos 1...

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3 tips on power...from a former president of the USA

By "power," I mean an ability to connect deeply with other human beings.Politics aside, there here has never been a more effective, powerful communicator than Bill Clinton.  Anyone, and I mean anyone, who has met Bill Clinton will tell you about his otherworldly magnetism and powerful presence, even if they are staunchly opposed to his politics.What I find most interesting...

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7 Birth Control Myths Debunked

Photo Credit: Jeff Westbrook/Studio D"Do I have to take the pill at the same time every day?" and other common birth control facts and fictions explained.Generic and brand-name pills are totally interchangeable.FALSE. The quality of the drug in name brand and generics is equal, but the pill-to-pill dose variation in a name-brand drug is only 3 percent, compared to 10...

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Don't Get Salmonella Poisoning

Every year, around 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with salmonella poisoning – most in the summer months. And these are just the reported cases; there are plenty more. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the actual number of people infected is at least 30 times greater. Most are young children, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems.Symptoms...

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8 Easy Ways to Detox Your Life

photo 1 of 8NextIn Your Bedroom"If people would buy different sheets, they might not need sleeping pills," notes consumer advocate Debra Lynn Dadd, author of Toxic Free. Polyester-cotton blends and permanent press linens have a finish that releases formaldehyde, which can irritate the throat and eyes—not helpful for peaceful sleep. Use untreated cotton sheets; avoid...

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Science Says Diets Are Hard to Stick to Because They Might Make Your Brain Eat Itself

nuno / iStockPhotoSam Dean, Bon AppétitWe're no fans of starvation, but every once in a while, measures must be taken to ensure that we rein in the lardand eat healthfully. Try as we might, there's always that moment of weakness followed by a long slide back into bacon-packed mornings and donut-filled nights.A report published today in Cell Metabolism (mmhmm)...

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10 Workout Secrets from the Super Motivated

You know that girl with the seemingly superhuman mojo who always manages to fit in fitness…and into her skinny jeans. No need for envious glances. You can steal her playbook! Here's the research-proven forumla for success. Plus, athletes, stars and trainers share their tips!PrevNextphotos 1 – 7 of 10photo 3 of 10PrevNextNever Stop Experimenting"To find...

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