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5 Unhealthy Habits to Break Before it’s Too Late

You want to live a long, full, productive life with the energy, focus and confidence to succeed in all levels. But, sometimes, on this path, maintaining your health drops on the list. Someday, you say, Im going to get my health back on track, after this next project, or when the kids get a little older…” Cmon, you know your list of reasons – or what I call EXCUSES – better than me. Look, if youre waiting for some magical day to appear, you just may be waiting forever.

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Parenting in the Age of Online Porn

Flash back to sixth grade. Curious about my body, puberty, and all the rest, I spent hours lying on our living room rug as a 12-year-old, pouring over my parents’ huge Merriam Webster dictionary, looking up anatomically correct, gender specific verbs and nouns. There were even a few illustrations. A remarkably quaint scene today. Recently, while…

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Bunny Sippy Cups from Target

Target has recalled about 264,000 bunny sippy cups due to injury hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Why it’s being recalled:The ear on the bunny sippy cup can poke a child in the eye area while using the cup for drinking, posing an injury hazard.

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Summer is for Dining Al Fresco

While dining out one night at Mario Batalis Babbo, he said to me the pearl Crostada is Love. Yes, my friends, food is love, so serve it up!! Summer love can be found everywhere; in the flowers, in the air, in the water, all the elements. We are particularly lucky to be served up love by the earth with the bounty of food Mother Nature provides. In preparing for summer, I love planting with my children. We plant fresh herbs (although my sage is the lone survivor) and flowers (my sunflowers are late bloomers). With each dig into the soil, Im more amazed at how it all works. We put a seed into soil, add water, sunshine and it grows into something we can eat. Thats a simple recipe for success.

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Bleeding & Pregnancy

Cases of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy are relatively rare, but it should always be promptly reported to your doctor or another medical professional, according to both the Mayo Clinic and MedlinePlus. While not every type of pregnancy complication or unpleasant side effect can be prevented, you can reduce your chances of vaginal bleeding by avoiding tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs, as well as eating a balanced diet. Also, taking prenatal vitamins with plenty of folic acid can help reduce your chances of pregnancy-related bleeding. Finally, if you do experience vaginal bleeding, drink plenty of water and avoid sexual intercourse until a medical professional determines the cause of this potentially serious pregnancy-related symptom.