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Benefits of Pilates Exercises

The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a not-for-profit professional organization for Pilates, points out that more Americans are practicing Pilates as a way to condition their bodies and improve their physiques. Pilates, a low-impact exercise program appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels, involves a succession of smooth movements, which integrate both stretching and breathing exercises. Developing a pattern of slow, deliberate movements along with controlled breathing increases blood flow to the muscles providing a number of fitness benefits.

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Cause of Heath Ledger's Death Determined

Actor Heath Ledgers sudden death was determined as an accidental overdose, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York has concluded. “Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine,” said an announcement released Wednesday morning by office spokesperson Ellen Borakove.

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Why Won’t My Husband Touch Me After My Miscarriage?

Dear Dr. Irene, My husband and I recently went through a miscarriage, and things just don’t seem to be getting back to normal. He told me that after what my body just went through he doesn’t think he could ever touch me again. He doesn’t want to try for …Dear Dr. Irene, My husband and I recently went through a miscarriage, and things just don’t seem to be getting back to normal. He told me that after what my body just went through he doesn’t think he could ever touch me again. He doesn’t want to try for any more kids, etc.