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Normal Blood Pressure Levels for Women

High blood pressure sets the stage for all sorts of potential health complications. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), high blood pressure doesn’t discriminate based on gender; half of Americans with this condition are adult females. Normal blood pressure levels for women mean reduced risk for dire medical problems, such as heart attack and stroke.

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10 Things Happy Moms Do Differently

“Today’s feminism isn’t about women doing it all. It’s about women NOT having to do it all.” -Gloria SteinemI began buying into the myth of “doing it all” at an early age. In my 20s, I had my checklist life in mind: start a lucrative career right after college, meet someone and fall in love, get married by age 30, get my career to a successful enough point that I could …

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All Aboard the Holiday Express…

The holiday season. I liken it to an express train on a long, straight track: You can see it coming from miles away, but you don’t realize how fast it’s approaching until it’s flying by, leaving your ears ringing, your hair a windswept mess, and the pit of your stomach churning with unspent adrenaline. With…

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Coffee Chat With La La Anthony

Who doesn’t love thoselazy mornings when there’s no school, the kids are watching a movie or taking a nap, and we actually get to enjoy our cup of coffee and call up a girlfriend to chat!

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Flying During the Early Stages of Pregnancy

Whether you’re on the road for business or planning a babymoon to celebrate your last months before motherhood takes over your life, you may find yourself considering taking a flight during pregnancy. Because pregnancy requires to make plenty of changes to your everyday routines — like handing over litter-box responsibilities, bypassing your favorite deli sandwich and limiting your caffeine intake — you may wonder whether flying during the early stages of pregnancy is even an option.