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Brier Jirka: This is your brain on sex

Don’t turn to a quick-fix prescription at the first sign of sexual trouble. Look at these contributing factors first.


Jill Koegel: What eggs and cigarettes have in common

A study suggested eggs might be as bad for you as cigarettes. So what can we eat anymore?


Jenny Razor: The choice to do a natural childbirth

This post isn’t about anyone’s choices of how to give birth to their children. It’s about challenging the narrative.


Jessica Brashear: The Top 3 things I learned from my Dad

I have countless fond memories of ways Dad made me feel loved, made me laugh, and sheltered me from hurt.


The Sassy Housewife: Fed up with flirting mom hitting on my husband

She does it right in front of me and thinks it’s funny. My husband thinks I’m overreacting. What do you think?


Amy Grace: Will your friendship last long after the wedding?

Forty-eight percent of people said they were friends with fewer than half of their wedding attendants.


Tag Archives: health

survey

Public survey to shape health priorities

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Lainey

Lainey Wilkinson doesn’t know it yet, but one day she’ll learn that the entire staff at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center was waiting for someone like her.

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nursing

The Nebraska Medical Center last week became the second drop-off site in Omaha for the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa, which is part of a network of 13 such banks in North America.

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quads

The Negus babies — Logan, Mason, Porter and Connor — aren’t a common, humdrum set of quadruplets.

They’re rare, even among quadruplets.

The foursome, born Tuesday at Methodist Women’s Hospital, is doing well, as is their mother, Sabrina Negus, of Tilden, Neb.

Their father, Lucas Negus, expressed relief and began to envision the four boys making up the majority of Elkhorn Valley Schools’ six-man high school football team.

Read more about the newborns and watch a video by clicking inside.

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Need some inspiration to get your children active?

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Katerina Zalenskaya traveled 5,000 miles to Omaha so her ailing 9-month-old son could undergo a life-saving heart operation.

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It’s possible to look healthy and still be well on your way to a heart attack.

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An Oregon woman gave her 7-year-old medical marijuana to combat the symptoms of chemotherapy.

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We break down what causes, and possibly how to prevent, premature births.

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You have to continually re-evaluate if your doctor is meeting your needs or the needs of your child.

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Why the April restoring of LB 599 will save Nebraskans money and save lives.

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One simple rule can help keep your diet and nutrition goals on track.

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Medical guidelines issued Friday urge caution for women hoping to pause a ticking biological clock.

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baby

Doctors need to get tough and refuse requests.

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gym class

Two area schools received brand new “fitness playgrounds,” complete with a sit-up station and vault bar.

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Who has the cutest belly button? And why do some people not have them?

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trickortreat

Do parents hide candy and budget it for their children or leave it out and rely on the kids’ self-control?

Posted in Health and fitness
potty-training-tips

Get the facts on timing, technique and handling the inevitable accidents.

Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday for a live chat with Children’s Hospital & Medical experts who will answer your potty training questions.

The hospital offers free parenting classes, titled “Parenting U” given by professionals. Tomorrow’s session “Master Potty Training” with Dr. Katie Anglim of Children’s Physicians will help you learn new ways to transition your child.

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Ladies preparing for “the change” should know their options (and dress in layers).

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chocolate

Once you find out why you crave French fries or chocolate, it’s easier to nix it.

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Brier Jirka: This is your brain on sex Brier Jirka: This is your brain on sex
Don't turn to a quick-fix prescription at the first sign of sexual trouble. Look at these contributing factors first.
Snack Attack: Foods that wreak havoc on your skin Snack Attack: Foods that wreak havoc on your skin
You want great looking skin, but some of the food you consume everyday might negatively affect your skin health.
Rekindle your love of reading this summer at the library Rekindle your love of reading this summer at the library
Summer is the best time to rekindle your love of reading.

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June 21, 22, 23
315 S. 192nd St.
More than 50 “junk” vendors from five states will meet to sell their vintage treasures, antiques and artisan-made pieces.


MOMAHA'S EVENING CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
7 p.m. Friday, June 28
Bookworm Bookstore, near 87th and Pacific Streets
Encourage your little one to wear pajamas and bring a small stuffed animal.


WOMEN, WINE & FASHION
6 p.m. Sunday, June 30
Shadow Ridge Country Club, 1501 S. 188th Plaza
Help clothing designers raise money for charity with this summer fashion show -- proceeds will benefit the Friends of Naivasha.


MOMAHA PLAY DATE
6 p.m .to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 11
Join us for a splash part at the SAC Federal Credit Union's spray grounds at Shadow Lake Towne Center. It'll feature children's activities, costumed characters, and gift bags for the first 100 families.


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