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One Writer’s Story of Finding a Lump: “My Heart Sank”

I am a smart, educated woman who knows about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and knowing your family history. I watched Nana, one of the most wonderful women in my life, die at the age of 54 from the disease. The impact of her death was the focus of the first episode of the Supernanny that we filmed in 2008.

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Finding A Lump In My Breast: One Year Later

Last year I offered to have a photographer take photos (tasteful ones) as I had a mammogram. Having had millions of people see my life on the reality show Supernanny in both the first episode we filmed and then in the 100th special episode we filmed as Americas Most Memorable Family, I am no longer camera shy. I was writing a story for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to encourage women to get their mammograms. Little did I know that the one story of a simple mammogram would lead down a longer path.

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Lady Gaga’s Hip Labral Tear: Are You at Risk for One?

Lady Gagas tour operators, Live Nation, announced February 14, 2013 that she would be cancelling the remainder of her tour due to a hip injury. As a physical therapist for womens health, this headline immediately got my attention. And because hip labral injury diagnosis is on the increase, you should be interested too.

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Dark Chocolate Heart Cookies [Vegan]

“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” ~ Judy Garland Cookies for you, Valentine! Valentines Day can bring up a huge range of emotions, which is why dark chocolate is the perfect accompaniment to the day, dont you think?

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Don’t Get Sick This Year!

Winter is coming, and that means germs are a-spreadin. How do you prevent a cold from ruining you or your childs week? Here are a few great tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy: Stop using antibacterial soap!