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New Year, New You: Make Fit a Lifestyle

Laticia Jackson The beginning of the year is symbolic of a new start for many. The previous year is over and it is time to move forward and set new goals. For you, one of your goals my involve getting serious about your health. This is a great goal, but for many, they will approach this goal with great zeal only to find themselves burned out, lacking motivation, consistency and guidance. Has this ever happened to you?

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Makeup Bag Essentials for 2012

Marcus Geeter Cleanout and streamline your makeup bag and stick to these basics.

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5 Benefits of Stretching

With our busy lives and hectic schedules, it can be hard to find the time and motivation to exercise and take care of our bodies in the way we should. However, as with other forms of exercise like aerobics and strength training, there are very real benefits to be gained from taking the time to stretch. Take a look at these five benefits to better understand the impact of stretching and how incorporating a routine into your daily schedule can improve your life.

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Featured Expert: Bernadette Anderson, MD.

Leslie Threatt Recently, BlackWomensHealth.com sat down with Bernadette Anderson, MD., a Board Certified Family Medicine doctor and Co-founder of Family Health in Columbus,, to discuss her transformative weight loss, annual womens health conference and important health insights for African American Women.

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The Importance of Folic Acid

Folic Acid is a vitamin B and is used to help the body manufacture healthy new cells. Folic acid and "folate" mean the same thing. Folic acid is a manmade form of folate. Folate is found naturally in some foods. However most women do not get all the folic acid they need through food alone.

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