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How Do You Know If You Have Found True Love?

Your personalities click. There’s chemistry. You dream about him, your heart races when he calls, and you can tell he feels the same about you. So is it true love, or is it a great big crush that can fizzle and die at a moment’s notice? Sure, you want chemistry and great laughs together, but you also need the loyalty, comfort and acceptance that will carry you through the most difficult times. Check your relationship against this list of considerations to get a clearer understanding of whether or not it is true love.

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Can I Get Health Insurance If I Am Already Pregnant?

No doubt about it, having insurance can ease some of the burdens of pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, delivering a baby costs more than $6,000. Prenatal (before birth) care, including doctor visits and tests, adds to the expense. Not only does health insurance cover most costs, it can help women obtain needed care and services. Even if you’re already pregnant, you may still be able to obtain health insurance, depending on your circumstances.

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What Is the Cabbage Soup Diet?

Doctors recommend that healthy weight loss should occur slowly and steadily over time. People trying to lose weight usually lose an average of 1 or 2 lbs. each week. The American Heart Association says that individuals who lose weight gradually are more likely to keep it off. However, some people tend to get discouraged and stop dieting early in their weight loss programs. Seeing quick results sometimes gives individuals the motivation they need to continue eating healthier diets once they lose those first pounds. But like other fad diets, it may be difficult to keep off the pounds afterward. If you want to try this particular diet, talk to your health care provider first for her medical opinion.

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What Causes Age Spots?

Members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) say that age spots are almost always caused by exposure to the sun. The sun stimulates melanin production, and if we make a habit of being out in the sun too long unprotected, brown spots can appear on the skin when we get older. Skin receives more sun damage over time, increasing the likelihood of developing dark pigmentations later in life. While sunspots are common in individuals with fair skin, people with darker complexions can also develop age spots. There are steps that women can take to prevent age spots, but first we have to have a better understanding of the causes.

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The Ultimate Juggling Act

Being a stay-at-home mom is an enormous responsibility and is a full-time job. Add a business into the equation and you can often feel like you are running on a treadmill that never slows down.As a mother and businesswoman, it is easy to want to please everyone all the …