By Linda J. Allen

It seems that a UCLA study shows that friendships between women are special. Our chaotic inner world can be soothed, emotional needs lacking in our marriage can be filled and friendships between other women can help us in many other ways.

It seems that when women hang out with each other, this can counteract the daily stress that we feel in everyday life. The UCLA study proposes that women react to stress with a variety of brain chemicals that actually causes women not only to make friendships with other women but to maintain them as well.

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By Nathalie Fiset

Breast cancer is a reality many women will have to deal with. Statistics show that one woman out of nine will develop breast cancer in her life. Whether it be a dear friend, a close family member or herself, every woman will be touched by breast cancer in one way or the other. Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers.

Every woman should be aware of the risk factors and change those she can to lower her risk of developing breast cancer in her life.

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By Graeme Ramsey

Pain management and healing are often inseparable and there is no reason why alternative methods such as self-hypnosis should not be used to manage pain and bring about positive effects in the healing process. Pain management is a problem that contemporary medicine has struggled with for quite some time and often people only find relief when using alternative methods.

There are various different management strategies for chronic pain in the alternative health field and methods such as acupuncture and massage therapy have proven to be highly effective.

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By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS

There are many fantastic ways to get focused and motivated to begin a diet or exercise program, but often the most difficult thing to do is keep that drive and ambition alive for more than a few weeks and see your goal through to completion.

Within just weeks of starting, many people have already hit their first snag or setback, and as a result, have slipped backwards in the mental focus and motivation department. Setting goals in writing is an essential step to success, but how do you stay focused on them? One technique I have used ever since my very first bodybuilding competition 18 years ago, is…

The “contest countdown calendar.”

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by Doran Roggio

Nearly all nuts are a great health food. They are an excellent source of protein. A handful of nuts will energize you and are power-packed with nutrients. Nuts in general, and peanuts in particular, are high in the bioflavonoid ‘resveratrol’. This bioflavonoid has a number of beneficial health effects, such as anti-cancer, antiviral, anti-aging, and is believed to help prevent the formation of arterial plaques. Adding nuts to a balanced, healthful diet can aid in the prevention of heart disease.

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