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Amie is a 30-year-old biologist who has lived with eczema for as long as she can remember. Her childhood memories are filled attempts to manage the condition, which was no easy task. Still, nothing could have prepared her for 2010, when the eczema took a turn for the worst. This blog is an attempt to share her story and to show other people with eczema that they are not alone.
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Go Red for Wear Red Day and Help Raise Heart Disease Awareness

2/3/12 12:21pm by avflox
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Wear Red Day

In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health, the American Heart Association is kicking off American Heart Month with National Wear Red Day. Since its inception in 2002, the red dress has become a symbol of heart disease awareness among women, and through Wear Red Day, participants continue to spread awareness, reminding themselves and those in their lives that heart disease doesn't care who you are or what you wear: it is still very much the number one killer of women.  Read more >

Fitness is Family Time Now

2/3/12 9:56am by littlebitfunky
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It's been a good week. My slow start in this Inspiration to Fitness program has proven to be very beneficial in my journey... kind of like when you play with one of those pull back cars that go on their own. You know the ones, you pull them backwards, in the opposite direction that you want them to go and when you're ready, you let go! And off it goes! My slow start and determination has had that effect.  Read more >

BlogHer Talks to William Lassek & Steven Gaulin

2/3/12 9:33am by sassymonkey
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Grass Fed Cow

BlogHer caught up with William D. Lassek, M.D., and Steven J.C. Gaulin, Ph.D., co-authors of BlogHer Book Club's pick, Why Women Need Fat for more information on what women eat and how it affects them, especially as they age.  Read more >

Susan G. Komen Releases Statement, Changes Criteria For Grants To Fight Breast Cancer

2/3/12 9:00am by Stacy Morrison
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Nancy Brinker of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (ElvertBarnes via Flickr)

Just after 10am ET this morning, the Susan G. Komen For The Cure released an announcement changing their funding criteria for grants to fight breast cancer. The announcement came after strong response by women online and off, for and against the news that Susan G. Komen was ending funding to Planned Parenthood. BlogHer has reached out to the Komen foundation for an interview, and understands that their offices have been flooded with calls for comment. We will keep reaching out to Susan G.  Read more >

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