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States Need Help, Smokers Have Hope

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Barbara Ficarra, Healthy Living, American Lung Association, Carl R. Sullivan MD, Nrt, Smokers, Addiction Medicine, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, healthin30, Nicotine Addiction, Addiction, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco, Addiction & Recovery, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Most people who are addicted to smoking need help to quit. There are programs to help, but unfortunately many are not getting the help they need because health insurance plans don't cover treatments.

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Superfoods to Help Kick-Start a Declining Libido in Men

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style

Read More: Healthy Eating, Barbara Ficarra, John La Puma MD, Mediterranean Diet, healthin30, Sexual Health, Style News
Barbara Ficarra

Recognized for its ability to help improve heart health, the Mediterranean Diet also can help kick-start a flagging libido.

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How To Deal With The Drama For A Happier, Healthier You

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Women, Barbara Ficarra, Mind Body Medicine, healthin30, Dealing With Stress, Breathing Exercises, Wellness, Breathing, Happiness, The Balanced Life, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Wouldn't it be cool if we could just choose when we want a little drama in our lives? A little drama is a good thing, but too much can wreak havoc on our health.

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Front Food Labels are Misleading: FDA is Ready to Tackle Food Manufacturers

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living

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Barbara Ficarra

The next time you head out for food shopping, read the ingredients on the side or back label. The ingredients will give you a better idea if the product you are about to buy is healthy or not.

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Yoga: It's Cool Like Tara Stiles and It's Great for Your Health

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living

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Barbara Ficarra

You can probably tell from my posts that I keep things very impersonal and professional. I don't tell you much about who I am. I really need to loosen up!

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3 Ways for a Better, Happier and Healthier You

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Friends, Barbara Ficarra, Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Healthy Living, healthin30, Happiness, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Sometimes, it's the simple things that we can do to help improve our outlook and health.

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Extremely Tired and Completely Worn Out? What It Could Mean Plus Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Barbara Ficarra, Hhs, Cdc, Patient-Empowerment, Fibromyalgia, Doctor/Patient Relationship, Women's Health, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, healthin30, Cfs, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a serious medical condition that can easily be overlooked because it mimics so many other disorders.

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It Takes Only 15 to 20 Seconds and It Can Keep You Healthy

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Barbara Ficarra, Cdc, Hand-Washing, Community Health and Safety, Flu-Hand-Washing, healthin30, Swine Flu, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Have you ever been in a public bathroom and noticed the number of people that don't wash their hands?

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Why Doctors & Nurses Need Twitter

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 08.31.2009 | Living

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Barbara Ficarra

I use Twitter and I like it. As a registered nurse, twitter helps me promote health and wellness and it helps me educate the public on vital health topics.

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Prescription Drugs: Keep Out of Reach of Teens

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 08.25.2009 | Living

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Barbara Ficarra

"Pharming" is when teens swap prescription and/or over-the-counter medications and take them all at once, often with alcohol, to get high. This has become a popular and dangerous trend among teens.

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Live in the Moment or Envision the Future? - How to Get Excited For Both

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Barbara Ficarra, Happiness, Carl R. Sullivan MD, Living in the Moment, Self Awareness, healthin30, Mental Health, Empowerment, Health, Healthy Living, Living, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Both living in the moment and picturing your future can rejuvenate you.

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TV Nursing Dramas: Nurse Jackie Needs Healing, Hawthorne Offers Hope

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.01.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Barbara Ficarra, Jada Pinkett Smith, Drama Series, Nurses, healthin30, Edie Falco, Media, Nurse Jackie, Showtime, Hawthorne, Entertainment News
Barbara Ficarra

Two TV nursing dramas debut next month. Only one seems to have potential to represent the real lives of nurses.

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What Do Patients Really Want?

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Patient Advocacy, Barbara Ficarra, Doctors, Health 2.0, Health, Doctor/Patient Relationship, Daniel Sands MD, Ix, healthin30, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Patients don't just want to engage with doctors and nurses via social networking sites and new technologies. They also value face-to-face connection, collaboration and respect.

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