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Cobra Health Insurance Law

The COBRA Health Insurance law is formally known as the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. This federal law was passed in 1985 and enacted in 1986 to afford employees and their family ...
Teen Abortion Laws

...your parents, a grandparent or a mental-health professional (such as a counselor) be told of your decision (not give permission, just be told) 24 hours before your abortion. Judicial Bypass - Y...
Employment Law and Cancer

...d their benefits, including sick leave, health insurance and the rights of people with disabilities. Although there have been major gains in the passage of employment laws to protect people with...
Reproductive Health & Privacy Protection Act

...cess to the procedure. The Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act (RHAPPA) is a proposed piece of legislation currently in the New York State Senate. Sponsored by pro-choice senators, th...
Family Leave Definition

... employment. The law also requires that health benefits for the employees who are taking family leave be maintained. The law protects the workers' jobs so that the employees may return to their ...
Food Label History

The history of monitoring and labeling food dates back many years. But there has been a dramatic increase in the progression of food labels during the past two decades.
Laws About Aritificial Insemination

Artificial insemination is the method in which sperm from a man is artificially administered to the reproductive tract of a woman for the purpose of impregnation. A physician uses a catheter to put...
5 Ways to Pick a Divorce Attorney

...n experienced divorce attorney. Divorce law is a specialty. Not everything is black and white during a divorce and you need an attorney who can look at all viable solutions. Some states have "bo...
What Information is Public Knowledge?

...tates, there are both state and federal laws that protect citizens' rights to public information. The laws are meant to ensure people of staying informed about what government agencies and elect...
5 Things You Need to Know About the Halal Diet

...ous injunction and an important part of healthy living. For this reason, many of the principles of halal are familiar, such as (according to some) prohibitions on overeating.
Federal Laws Governing Education for Exceptional Students

...cation, screening and assessment * Health services Excerpts from the IDEA and PL 94.142 Statutes and Regulations Definition--Handicapped Children (Reg.)121a.5(a) As used in this part...
About Marijuana

Marijuana is the common name for an annual herb known botanically as "cannabis sativa." The same species of plant is also known as hemp. Although this species of plant has several commercial uses, ...
Adoption Assistance & Welfare Act

...ld Welfare Act of 1980 was written into law in an attempt to upgrade child welfare services and improve the lives of displaced American children in the state-run foster care program. Recognizing...
Metaphysical Weight Loss

...w norm as people seek to find mind-body health.
Homeopathic Treatments for Depression

Homeopathy is one of many holistic or alternative medicines to re-emerge over the past several decades. Developed over 200 years ago by German physician Samuel Hahnemann and practiced in the United...
Information on the Family Leave Act

... to protect employee's jobs in specific health and family situations. The law was signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, and was later amended in 2009 by President George Bush. According to ...
4 Ways to Discuss Child Custody During Divorce

... entire section on mediators for family law matters. Contact them and schedule a meeting with the other parent. In preparation for the meeting, make a list of what you want, what you are willing...
4 Ways to Write a Pre-Nuptial Agreement

...ony and child custody. Otherwise, state law will dictate how they divide your items. Some good reasons to write a pre-nuptial agreement before marriage are that you own a business, your fiance h...
Homeopathic Treatments for Depression

...onalize a remedy based on your personal health history and body type, as well as your current physical, emotional and mental symptoms.
How to Choose a Child Day Care Center

Choosing the best day care center for your child can take time, patience and a lot of research. A good day care center is important for your child's safety--and your peace of mind. Start by making ...
History of Medical Marijuana

... reported to the National Institutes of Health.
Surrogate Mother Laws

A surrogate mother carries a child for another couple. This is typically because the couple that wants children is experiencing infertility and has chosen surrogacy as their means of having childre...
Jewish Food Diet

...hy it is observed. According to dietary laws of kashrut, only certain foods meet high enough standards for consumption. These laws are embedded in Jewish history, and they are deeply meaningful ...
Children's Health Insurance Reoganization Act

The Children's health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 bolstered and extended a federal-state program that was created to increase the number of low-income children who have health ins...
How to Read Credit Card Statements

... be a better guardian of your financial health. Your monthly credit card statements are full of useful information, and knowing how to read credit card statements and use the information contain...
How Does Marriage Separation Work?

When issues arise in marriage that become impossible to overcome, there are several options available to the couple. When divorce seems like too drastic a step to pursue immediately, many married c...
How to Find Adult Children Given Up for Adoption

Even though the child you gave up for adoption is an adult, perhaps with children of his own, you may find that you still think about him regularly and wonder if his life really is better as a resu...
Books About Positive Thinking

...e thinking can be used in the arenas of health and stress management. This way of thinking allows you to change the way you look at negative events and encourages you to embrace happiness as a w...
How No-Fault Insurance Works

...s after an accident. Check your state's laws and call your insurance company for the specifics of no-fault insurance. If you are in an accident and have no-fault coverage, file a claim with your...
What Is Cobra Medical Insurance?

.... COBRA allows people to maintain their health coverage for a set period of time.
5 Things You Need to Know About a Kosher Diet

People often make the mistake of thinking that if something is kosher it's been blessed by a Rabbi. Although many in the Jewish community say blessings over their food, it isn't the blessing that ...
5 Things You Need to Know About Anabolic Steroid Abuse

Anabolic steroids are a man-made form of testosterone, a male hormone. Their use encourages the growth of muscles, making it easy for people to bulk up quickly. Athletes wanting to enhance their p...
How Do I Check My Credit?

...t document that measures your financial health and trustworthiness. Even if you know you have good credit, it is important to check your report at least once a year (if not more) to protect your...
Signs of Alcohol Addiction

...ous condition. Not only is the physical health of the person compromised, but alcoholism can lead to problems with relationships, finances, work and even the law. However, by recognizing the war...
Sociopathic Behavior Symptoms

Sociopathic personality disorder also is known as antisocial personality disorder, the Mayo Clinic states. It is a mental illness that is chronic and affects the way you think in relation to societ...
How Personal Bankruptcy Works

...ome extremely overextended, divorce and health-related costs. A 2005 Harvard Study found that more than 50 percent of bankruptcies in the United States were prompted by medical bills. You may co...
Childhood Signs of Sociopath

...s to others. He frequently violates the law, lies, becomes violent and may abuse alcohol or drugs. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), a...
Who Regulates Nutrition Labels?

...food is a vital part of maintaining the health of consumers. Food content labels are an important part of that process. The job of regulating food labels falls on the Food and Drug Administratio...
3 Ways To Get A Same Sex Marriage

Same sex marriage laws have been granted jurisdiction on a state level, despite it technically being a federal sanction that prevents same sex union. However the Supreme Court deemed that such laws...

Gumweed (Grindelia camporum)

...n clinics was discontinued in 1960 when law required medicines to have proven efficacy in clinical trials.
Salvia divinorum

...opular with teenagers and young adults. Laws in Finland, Denmark and Australia prohibit cultivating, consuming, or...

In-laws tonight...
...lories, or using bad ingredients for my health! They also always encourage me to eat a TON and I feel bad if I say no. Well tonight they are making spaghetti (I made my husband ...
- Posted On February 24, 2010 11:21:57 AM
  Good luck, girl! It sucks when people don't care about it like we do. Do your best! You can always work it off tomorrow. :) Oh and cool, I'm Catholic too! I gave up c... Read More
- Posted On February 24, 2010 11:45:42 AM
  I cup is about the size of your fist, when you include the meatballs that's when the calories start to add up. Who knows the extra calories may give you a metabolism boost. Fello... Read More
Father-in-Law Passed Away
...eep working on your goals toward better health and fitness. We all need to take care of ourselves and enjoy this life we have been given. You ARE worth it and you CAN do it!!! Walk St...
- Posted On June 28, 2009 08:20:28 AM
  Sorry to hear of this sad news! Prayers for you and your family! Read More
Isn't there a law?
- Posted On January 1, 2008 03:18:50 AM
  Is there not some kind of law that any place that serves food must be able to provide nutrition guide for what they serve? I work at a Target that has a Starbucks... In the Starbucks we have nutri... Read More
- Posted On January 1, 2008 08:33:10 AM
  ...y since they are serving to people with health issues and strict diets. so they don't 'match' a frozen dinner I find since those are loaded with crap MOW meals don't have. I *wish* I knew what I... Read More
Divorce lawyers rejoice!
- Posted On May 15, 2008 07:16:54 PM
  [quote="HealthyGirl4God81":2y5sqhig]It's only ridiculous to those who believe it's ok. Obviously none of you here would want it to be legal for a 50 year old man to marry a 4 year old, wh... Read More
- Posted On May 15, 2008 07:24:05 PM
  [quote="HealthyGirl4God81":32qro4c4]It's only ridiculous to those who believe it's ok. Obviously none of you here would want it to be legal for a 50 year old man to marry a 4 year old, wh... Read More
Codex Alimentarius....It's starting to get out of hand.
- Posted On March 12, 2009 11:58:02 PM
  ...every country, the actual goal is to outlaw health products and information on vitamins and dietary supplements, except those under their direct control. These regulations would supersede United... Read More
- Posted On March 13, 2009 10:21:20 AM
  ...hat they've actually done is change the law. We have common law now here in the USA which says that if it's not prohibited, it's permitted. Believe it or not Codex Alimentarius follows the Napol... Read More
More yummy news from Hungry Girl
- Posted On July 20, 2007 10:21:58 AM
  I'm glad to hear about the NYC health board's decision. It is ridiculous that places post their nutrition information online; not many people have the time to check online before they head out to p... Read More
- Posted On July 20, 2007 10:26:38 AM
  I had the Healthy Choice Smoked Chicken Panini: http://www.thedailyplate.com/food-nutri ... ken-panini It was pretty good, very similar to the LC ones. I also love the idea of the calorie ... Read More
The Food Police Or Socialism 101
- Posted On August 9, 2007 11:54:14 AM
  ...inesses. And forcing them to make food healthier could possibly cause them to lose money. Not likely to happen. (anyone else think those new laws in NY will be overturned?) Read More
- Posted On August 9, 2007 12:04:17 PM
  ...dized with our tax dollars to sell us unhealthy food (again, see the book, Fast Food Nation). People can buy whatever the heck they want, but I don't see why I should support those choices with... Read More
Downer days
- Posted On May 15, 2008 06:33:02 AM
  ...own when you see a neighbour, mother in law, that has the perfect figure and you feel like a fat frump next to them?? Then you remember that at least your doing something about it. What do ... Read More
- Posted On May 15, 2008 07:29:56 AM
  ...own when you see a neighbour, mother in law, that has the perfect figure and you feel like a fat frump next to them?? Then you remember that at least your doing something about it. What do ... Read More
Facebook Page? Or Exhibit A in Court? -denying ED help
- Posted On February 21, 2008 07:34:18 AM
  ...e insurer liable for its refusal to pay health benefits for anorexia or bulimia of teenagers. Horizon wants to see all of the online writings, journal and other postings on social networking ... Read More
- Posted On February 21, 2008 08:10:08 AM
  ...f materials would be seen as viable for health benefit denial? Journal entries and postings seem to only further provide evidence that eating disordered individuals do infact need help. Read More
Christmas Rant!!
- Posted On December 25, 2007 12:44:49 PM
  ...y sister in law said: "what are you all health conscious now?" and I said "Well I'm trying to be! - don't worry it was a joking tone. So I just had to have fruit salad and scrambled eggs(which I... Read More
- Posted On December 25, 2007 01:52:13 PM
  ... free from gravy. It's hard to be super healthy... I used to eat butter so much when I was little, I threw up. And I'd steal little butter cups at restaurants, too! Just wanted you to know... Read More
Ugh- just another rant!
- Posted On June 3, 2008 12:53:43 PM
  ... all know people who are ignorant about healthy things and who criticize us for eating so healthy..well one of them is one of my in laws. she literally freaked when she realized she was drinking... Read More
- Posted On June 3, 2008 01:18:38 PM
  ...s it needs and are going to live a long healthy life. my mom was trying to tell me the other day that she can't eat 1200 calories a day because she's too fat. she's not fat at all and usually ... Read More
Happy hump day!
... the pain releiver. I have to go to my health food store to sign up for a blood analysis so I'll see if they have it. We are going to be driving 6 + hrs to Virginia beach this summer so that s...
- Posted On April 9, 2008 06:54:00 PM
  ...use to have but it was before the lemon law was passed. She tried for 1 year to get them to make it right but they never did. At least you have some recourse. I think that will get the biggest s... Read More
- Posted On April 9, 2008 06:54:00 PM
  ...use to have but it was before the lemon law was passed. She tried for 1 year to get them to make it right but they never did. At least you have some recourse. I think that will get the biggest s... Read More
Leaving on a Jet Plane
... I have not seen my daughter and son-in-law in 84 pounds. I am still learning how to dress and trying to recondition my muscles and flab. I will be gone for a week. Yes, I will miss you all! Kee...
- Posted On April 3, 2008 10:26:22 PM
  Thanks, everyone! My son-in-law let me use his computer while he plays with his new video cam he got to take pictures when his new baby son arrives. Read More
- Posted On April 4, 2008 06:47:38 PM
  ...est of luck to your daughter and son in law. Have a wonderful time. Beth Read More
Eating and Feelings
...to friends, napping (not sure about the health in that one-- three hour "nap"!!-ha!), working in the garden, -- but not eating over the feelings. I love this change in my behavior.&nbs...
- Posted On September 20, 2009 01:42:36 PM
  Way to go!! Congratulations on beating the emotional eating opportunity! You should feel great for WINNING this battle. Thanks for being an example for the rest of us! Read More
- Posted On September 20, 2009 03:35:13 PM
  I love taking anps and the best part is that you don't eat during that time. Thats good you revognize your change in eating habits and you will feel better tomorrow for making those choices. G... Read More
Uggghhhh a bad start to the week!
Well all, finals are killing me. Just when I get myself together one day, the next I go over my cals. I cannot wait until Thursday, when I'm on my last difficult final and it's over. Once this s...
- Posted On May 6, 2008 05:14:22 AM
  Natalie I didn't know you're in law school! I'm a lawyer too. :) And yes, finals was so hard because I could never find the time to work out.... Well good luck! The bar will give you a better r... Read More
- Posted On May 6, 2008 06:29:44 AM
  Wow, yeah, my sister is in law school, and she's getting married this summer... so much stress all at once! At least it'll be easier once you're on a regular schedule yeah? YAY SUMMER! Read More
Blast from the Past...
... been for good reasons! First, my solo law practice has really taken off (I now need 4 paralegals to keep me on track) and that has eaten up almost all of my free time. Then you throw in the h...
- Posted On January 3, 2008 07:30:46 AM
  ...juggling act and still focusing on your health. Look on the bright side, the days will only get longer. Read More
- Posted On January 3, 2008 07:50:22 AM
  ... Glad everything is going good with the law practice. :) Welcome back Read More
Louisiana Bill Proposes Raising Tobacco Use Age To 21
...id he proposed House Bill 240 to reduce health care costs for the state and prolong the lives of Louisiana residents. Louisiana would be the first state to change the age to 21 if the bill pa...
- Posted On April 16, 2008 11:32:15 AM
  Even with all this education people still smoke. Why? Read More
- Posted On April 16, 2008 03:55:59 PM
  I bet that's what ex-smokers said about us before we quit. Read More
Now NE is getting kids from other states
...tion in the girl's home state, Nebraska Health officials said. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said the girl is from Council Bluffs, Iowa, just across the Missouri River...
- Posted On October 8, 2008 03:53:55 AM
  I love it. The original intent of the law is very good. Not sure what they are going to do about the teens. Is there some mechanism in place already that if you have an out of control teen that you... Read More
- Posted On October 8, 2008 04:00:44 AM
  ... with it. I bet when they re-write the law now, they will have to include mechanism to speed the process up. Read More
Smoking Behavior--Influenced By What Others Think
... communities. "Everyone knows it's unhealthy to smoke," said Jon Macy, the study's lead researcher. "Our study suggests that the success of strong smoke-free air policies may be more about ch...
- Posted On December 5, 2009 08:25:44 PM
  ...l rights. It has never been about health, just profits for big pharma, makers of smoking cessation products! Read More
- Posted On December 5, 2009 08:25:44 PM
  ...l rights. It has never been about health, just profits for big pharma, makers of smoking cessation products! Read More
Vemma
- Posted On July 12, 2007 10:33:38 AM
  ...yone heard of this stuff? My mother in law gave some to me and swears by it...I'm bad about taking multivitamins because I don't like to swallow pills, but this stuff is a 4 tbsp. shot and it s... Read More
- Posted On July 12, 2007 11:34:18 AM
  ...vitamins for about $30 a bottle at most health outlets. Is Vemma a MLM? Read More