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Spending quality time with family, friends, and community--while also staying open to new relationships--is the secret to a happy, healthy life. One of the most powerful ways to forge more [...]

FOR A LONG TIME, just being involved in yoga made you a rebel. In ancient India, the Sramana monks who developed the discipline were ascetics who gave up their possessions [...]

Each year, the National Association for Female Executives honors shining stars of the business world who truly make a difference. We're proud to introduce you to the latest awardees. The [...]

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This health guide for women offers detailed information on the brain, urinary tract, digestive system, bones, and the liver. A guide to make the most of your doctor's appointment, along with tips for stocking your medicine cabinet, is provided. Top health websites, resource books and high-tech gadgets are recommended.

Women cut back on their exercise routines by a fifth once they have children, despite the health benefits of just a small amount of exercise. A workout for a week and suggestions on diet are presented.

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FRENCH PHILOSOPHER Gaston Bachelard wrote in 1960 that 'sleep opens within us an inn for phantoms.' Recent research agrees, finding that some sleepers shriek or even gorge themselves without knowing [...]

The article offers the author's insights on five teachers, including Jocelyn Gordon of Bhakti Boogie Yoga, Shaolin monk Wang Bo, and Francisco Kaiut of Kaiut Yoga, along with the highlights on some ideas about yoga. Topics include the works, education, and yoga practices of the five teachers. Also mentioned are the meditation, yoga techniques, and interaction with the students.

The article presents information on the ongoing debate between pro-choice factions and pro-life in context with the court case Roe v. Wade. It informs that according to a biennial poll conducted by National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, people are less willing to accept women who had opted for abortions. It highlights that one in three American women opt for abortion by the age of 45.

The article focuses on the most annoying traits of pets and their possible cure. It states that a pet's stinky breath could be a sign of periodontal disease, which can be cured by a professional deep cleaning service from the veterinarian. It says that incessant barking of dogs that tend to be on duty all the time can be stopped by moving them in a quiet relaxing room. Furthermore, the way to stop pets from bed hogging when they crave for warmth is to push them back or ban them from the bed.

The article recommends environment-friendly vacation spots, resorts and travel destinations for families. The Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbor in Abaco, Bahamas offer activities and recreation for nature-minded families such as visits to protected, uninhabited cays and beaches. The HIstoric Inns of Rockland in Maine offers bed and breakfast and visits to restored inns and attractions. The Kona Village Resort in Hawaii offers activities for adults and children.

The article focuses on the periodical's 100 Best Companies for working mothers in the U.S. The companies are committed to improve the lives of their working-mother employees. They offer flexible work schedules, last-minute child care, work/life programs and other family-friendly policies. Some of the 100 Best Companies are Abbott, Accenture, Bayer Corp. and Cisco Systems.

The article presents tips on how working mothers can establish a modern-day support network in the U.S. One of the key challenges of working mothers is to secure great child care. Mothers should find people whom they can depend on at the last minute. The beginning of the school year is the best time for mothers to survey their needs. Some of places that provides opportunities for mothers to find allies are evening activities, school bulletin boards and local playgrounds.

The article provides ways on how to handle unwanted and awkward situation including coping people with bad breath, terrible taste of food in a holiday feast, and public gaffe. According to Jodi R. R. Smith, author of "The Etiquette Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Manners," the best approach to tell a person that he or she has a bad breath is to that person the truth. Jon D. Williams (JDW), president of JDW Social Education Programs, suggests fake eating food in a friend's feast holiday.

The article offers tips on how to assess a potential doctor and his staff for pets in the U.S. It stresses the need to figure out the kind of veterinarian needed and to sniff those who has been designated a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. It also highlights the need to pay attention to how the receptionist treats a customer. Five essential questions to be ask during consultation including vaccination and the types of continuing education are also explained.

The article profiles the best companies in the U.S. that offer part-time employment to working parents. Among the establishments being noted are Marriott International Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin, and Sodexo Inc. in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, New Jersey is also acknowledged for its support towards men and women.

The article focus on different pet's behavior and when the pet owner should consider visiting a veterinarian for prevention of any pet related incidents. the author says that if the pet is in habit of stealing stuff and then carrying it around, splashes water and has habit of licking then the owner should not be worried because its just there way of getting attention and affection.

The article offers information on several easy exercises to protect one's heart and feel less pain despite busy schedule. It says that any 12-minute moderate-intensity cardio-exercise for five days a week may lead to lower risk of stroke and heart attack by 27%. It states that dynamic running or biking daily for 10 minutes helps prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome. Moreover, any 15-minute moderate-intensity exercise for trice a week can help decrease risk of dementia by up to 38%.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience in betting 500 dollars to a website LoseItorLoseIt.com in which she would drop 20 pounds weight in 10 weeks.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on how to arrange the kitchen in five days which includes relocating the appliances, grouping the kitchen items, and creating new storage.

The article provides information regarding human improper way of tending their pets. According to animal clinical sciences professor Bonnie Beaver, animals are learning 24/7, whether they are trained or not. It relates that dogs need something to do that involves their mental and simulation activity. It also discusses facts regarding cat ownership and health care.

The article discusses the factors that lead dogs and other domestic animals to behave in a peculiar way. Cesar Millan, host of "Dog Whisperer" on the National Geographic Channel, states that dogs that bolt past like a shot out of the blue are not satisfied and fulfilled. Meanwhile, Bonnie Beaver, author of "Feline Behavior," cites that cats would be hunting outdoors in their natural environment.

The article offers information on the periodical's 100 Best Companies for working mothers in the U.S. 71% of Western Best Companies offers prenatal yoga or other pregnancy fitness programs. Nearly a quarter of the 100 Best are based in New York. International Business Machines Corp. and Johnson & Johnson have been in the list since 1986. Southern Best Companies focus on education.

The article presents family car travel tips during late summer. Children should be allowed to participate in preparing for the travel. Parents could get children excited about the destination by talking about regional words, offbeat area sights and famous locals. A quick Internet search for rest area or other places is recommended. Child-friendly snacks should be brought, including healthy finger foods.

Reports health related developments concerning working mothers in the United States as of November 2000. Impact of weight loss on marital discord; Prevention of panic disorders on working women; List of female contraceptives.

The article focuses on findings of a research project related to health benefits of viruses conducted by microbiologist George Weinstock of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, citing that phage viruses can provide benefits such as removing infectious bacteria from the body.

The article discusses benefits of hypnosis for treatment of various diseases including asthma, pain and stress.

The article reports on a study by Abdulmaged M. Traish and colleagues of the Boston University School of Medicine regarding the sexual side effects of using hair-loss prevention drugs, such as Propecia and Proscar, including gynecomastia, decreased libido, and ejaculatory and erectile dysfunctions.

The article offers information on Virginia Beach, the historic resort city of Virginia, which was known for its three mile boardwalk and 35 miles of beaches. It mentions that attractions in the city include the surfers at the 1st Street jetty and the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center devoted for the protection of marine habitats. Moreover, the Residence Inn Oceanfront provides on-site laundry and grocery-shopping service while the Beach Spa Bed & Breakfast features room with jetted tubs.

The article offers tips on how to improve female orgasm.

The article presents a study concerning the problem-solving dreams by assistant professor of psychology Deirdre Barrett at Harvard Medical School which happens when a person tried to steer their dreams for solution to their problems.

The article offers information on things that reduce belly fat. It states that avocados provides high doses of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) which help prevent the deposition of fat around the middle section of the body. It mentions that egg whites have no added fat despite providing all the advantages of protein. Furthermore, the phytochemical compounds in green tea are assumed to speed up the metabolic rate of the body, trigger the release of fat, and promote fat burning.