Miscellaneous

In the News: Processed Red Meat Associated with Bladder Cancer

August 25, 2010
By Ji Sook Yim
In the News: Processed Red Meat Associated with Bladder Cancer

We all know that processed meat is bad for our health. But here’s further proof that processed meat should be avoided. A  study led by Amanda J. Cross, PhD, of the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland, showed that consuming large amounts of processed red meats over a long period of time may increase...
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Sex, Chocolate, and Your Pelvic Floor

August 24, 2010
By Molly Kirk Parlier
Sex, Chocolate, and Your Pelvic Floor

It’s going to the best ever. Join Women’s Health Foundation in partnership with the Lesbian Community Care Project (LCCP) as we present Sex, Chocolate, and Your Pelvic Floor* www.sexchocolateandyourpelvicfloor.org Date: Wednesday, October 13 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Place: Mary’s Attic above Hamburger’s Marys 5400 N. Clark Chicago, IL Your $25 ticket includes:...
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Random Acts of Beauty

June 30, 2010
By Brianne Grogan
Random Acts of Beauty

How would you feel if you saw the following note posted in a public space (i.e. restroom mirror, coffee shop bulletin board, etc.): “you are beautiful just the way you are!” Operation Beautiful, a website/blog that began in June 2009 and is going strong, was founded on the goal of ending negative self-talk or “fat talk.” The idea is that...
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WHF Volunteer and Pelvic Floor Champion to Put On a Fabulous Show!

June 28, 2010
By Molly Kirk Parlier
WHF Volunteer and Pelvic Floor Champion to Put On a Fabulous Show!

In the Chicago area and looking for fun theatre? We’re happy to let you know that the fabulous, Shanna Shrum (who maybe you’ve seen selling raffle tickets at Sex, Chocolate, and Your Pelvic Floor events) is bringing her one-woman show back to the city! Here’s a description the hilarity: Twinkies, wigs and a Liza...
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Below the Belt a Knockout Success!

June 9, 2010
By Molly Kirk Parlier
Below the Belt a Knockout Success!

We are so pleased to announce our Below the Belt fundraiser was a knockout success – we hit an all time high raising over $200,000!!! Thanks to your generosity and support, we will be able to continue our vital programs and services to help women in need.  Thank you for believing in Women’s Health...
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We Have a Winner! The MyselfTrainer Giveaway

May 14, 2010
By Judi Cutrone
We Have a Winner! The MyselfTrainer Giveaway

Congratulations to Bonita, who waxed poetic about her beloved toning sneakers! I have fallen in love with my Sketchers Shape-Ups…it was a splurge but then sometimes you have to treat yourself…and I DID! They really tone my legs and thighs…I am hoping the buttocks follow! lol I even took a picture for my FB...
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