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Mass murder is absolutely terrifying; it is in its own category of horror, so there is a natural instinct to jump on the story and for us, as readers (as well as writers), to find every detail we possibly can in order to make sense of something so deeply disturbing. But there is a certain responsibility to uphold for news sources, especially ones who distribute information to millions. More
Last night’s Vice Presidential debate is already being hailed as historic–or at least, historically entertaining. But as I tweeted along with the rest of the armchair politicos and actual media outlets, I noticed something irksome. Whereas the previous week, (male) moderator Jim Lehrer was almost always referred to by his last name, this week’s (female) moderator Martha Raddatz, also a respected journalist, was not. Almost everyone called her “Martha.” Which, I would like to remind everyone, is a sign of serious disrespect. More
In the last few years, yoga pants have moved beyond the studio and into the streets, becoming a ubiquitous fashion staple for women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and demographics. But whether you got yours from Old Navy or some line of clothing by Kim Kardashian, we all know that there is one yoga pant maker to rule them all: Lululemon. But just to make sure everyone really knows who makes the OG Spandex fold-over top butt-huggers, Lululemon is getting litigious. They’re suing Calvin Klein over an alleged infringement of the company’s yoga pant patent. More
Now that Jennifer Aniston, America’s favorite sad old maid/wronged woman/pretty buff 40-something has finally gone and gotten herself engaged to Justin Theroux like we’ve all been waiting for her to do for like basically ever, it’s time to get down to business. Chiefly, the business about circulating rumors about whether or not she is pregnant. Because really, she’s waited so long, and if you believe tabloid headlines (I sure do!), you know that all she wants is a womb full of babies. I mean, why else would a woman her age get married? Love? Pfffft. More
According to a new study, women in the top echelons of law, medicine and business are very good at losing weight. According to the official figures, they are the only social group to lose weight in the past 15 years while everyone else is growing fatter. Well that is good but there motivation for keeping themselves thin is not. These women keep themselves thin because they know they are still judged on their appearance rather than skill. More
It’s not up there with those chicken pox lollipops by any means. But despite taking their kids to the doctor’s office more, parents in or around the city of Portland are ignoring pediatrician recommendations and vaccinating their kids on their own clock.
Reuters reports that the number of children on “alternative” vaccination schedules is on the rise in this specific area of Oregon, growing from 2.5% in 2006 to 9.5% in 2009. Oregon’s numbers mimic a 2011 study of the United States, which found that one in 10 parents either refused to get their kids vaccinations or planned to get those shots in their own sweet time. The parental reasoning ranges from “a general mistrust” of vaccines to concerns about the pain to simply not wanting too many shots at once. But even though mothers and fathers may be well-intentioned, not keeping with doctor’s recommendation reportedly leaves children vulnerable to certain diseases: More
It’s miracle that any child is born healthy, but for those children and infants who are burdened with weighty health issues, their rescue is often times even more miraculous. Such as a little 16-month-old Italian boy who, after being diagnosed with a heart muscle disease, found his way back to health via the world’s smallest artificial heart and a damn near superhero medical team. Seriously, they might as well be wearing capes as far as I’m concerned. More
The 36-year-old new mother of twins who was sadly diagnosed with the flesh-eating bacteria infection is still holed up in her battle against dead tissues. Lana Kuykendall, who was admitted to the hospital a mere 11 days after giving birth, reportedly had had four surgeries as of last week. But in the few passing days, she’s managed to have even more. More
Say what you want about “tanning mom” Patricia Krentcil, but her frequent visits to the tanning salon — with or without her daughter — have prompted her home state of New Jersey to think more critically about underage tanning. So much so that the state is looking to ban minors from those cancer beds, just like California and Vermont.
CBS News reports that The Assembly’s Women and Children Committee passed the measure by five to nothing. Now that little piece of paper heads to the Assembly where it will be voted on again at some undisclosed time. A 2006 law already bans kids under 14 from tanning salons and also requires written parental consent for kids aged 14 to 17. But this new bill would prevent those high-schoolers from tanning even with a note from mommy or daddy, which will means no prom discounts or student specials, kids. More
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If you’re pregnant and you live in the UK, you’re in luck. That’s because the National Health Service (NHS) plans to provide expectant moms with a midwife before, during and after labor. The initiative is meant to help combat postpartum depression – and I must say it’s an amazing idea.
Here in North America, many moms I know have hired a midwife or doula for the same reason – many find doctors to be too clinical or simply too busy to give them the attention they crave – and so they’re dishing out thousands of dollars to have someone support them through labor and delivery (and everything that follows). More
Seventeen magazine may have hoped to shut down 14-year-old Julia Bluhm‘s request for authentic images with a nicely worded “no,” but the conversation surrounding Photoshop is still ongoing. Even though the magazine has announced no further plans to meet with young feminist, Julia’s petition continues to grow with now over 66,000 signatures demanding one unphotoshopped photo spread a month. Seventeen‘s editor in chief famously – and laughably — refused to even admit that the publication used photoshopped images. But a former editor of the magazine has since teamed up with Julia, sharing her own story of why she eventually quit the magazine.
The Jane Dough‘s Amy Tennery reports that DeDe Lahman, a former editor at Seventeen and now bakery owner, offered the following statement asserting that girls should be better educated on how these images are manipulated: More
• Want your yoga mat to last? Don’t do these three gross things with it (FitSugar)
• Among the reasons why a woman might want to get pregnant, skipping work is probably one of the worst (The Stir)
• Why having a fit mom totally rocks (HuffPost Healthy Living)
• Are you a safe cyclist? Most people aren’t–four out of five bike riders don’t wear helmets (GOOD)
• Ballet dancers from the Royal Ballet are speaking out about the prevalence of eating disorders (BBC)
• Dairyface: a line of skincare products that require refrigeration (because it’s made of–you guessed it–dairy!) (Well & Good)
Perpetually-grungy recent vegan Russell Brand has turned his life around in a number of ways. Aside from kicking addictions to liquor, heroin, and sex, he’s adopted a healthy, yoga-centric lifestyle that includes great food–and awesome outreach. Most recently, Brand testified on behalf of addicts before the British Parliament’s Home Affairs Select Committee regarding the UK’s drug policy. In his testimony, Brand noted that while addiction is a criminal problem, an emphasis on compassionate treatment could help clean up the streets. More
Debates about the childhood obesity epidemic often come down to the parents — and for good reason. Establishing healthy habits and an active lifestyle in our increasing digital age of fast-paced schedules and overworked moms and dads is the modern parents’ dilemma. But despite everyone and literally their mother having an opinion about who to blame with regard to overweight children, it’s often a space where we rarely hear from the children themselves. Fat-shaming ads aside, obese kids are often spoken for in lunch time policies or by parents. Seldom do we hear from children who, confronted with unhealthy practices, decide to turn it around — like 12-year-old Marshall Reid.
The New York Times reports that the then 10-year-old was the brunt of bullying for being overweight and on a single walk home from school, decided to develop his own weight loss plan. Although the kid did ask for his mother’s help, it was of his own volition to change his diet: More
