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Rachael Hunter and Lauren Hutton are not just super models...but super
role models for women concerned about taking care of their health. Dr.
Donnica has spoken on several occasions with both of them about issues
ranging from contraception to menopause. They are both true champions
of women's health. Here celebrities share their perspectives on various
health challenges they've chosen to champion. Check out the list below
to see what the celebrities have to say.
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From left to right: Rachael Hunter, Dr. Donnica and Lauren Hutton.
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Christina
Aguilera Promotes HIV/AIDS Awareness
Christina Aguilera sells millions of CDs combining her astounding vocal
talent with provocative fashion and music. As a spokesperson for the MAC
AIDS Fund, Aguilera hopes she commands even more attention with her message
of AIDS awareness. "I think this whole topic of AIDS is something
that can be taken very lightly in the world today, especially in the younger
generation," says the Grammy-winning Aguilera. The UN and the World
Health Organization (WHO) estimate that nearly 42 million people were
living with HIV at the end of 2003, including 5 million new infections.
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Clay
Aiken Idolizes Kids With Developmental Disabilities
Clay Aiken became a national sensation on the hit show American Idol.
But while music may be his bread and butter for now, Aiken's real passion
is giving a voice to children with developmental disabilities. "I
fell in love with working with the kids," says Aiken. "Kids
with autism and developmental disabilities think differently, their view
of the world is much more pure and innocent." According to Best Buddies
International, nearly eight million Americans have intellectual disabilities,
formerly termed mental retardation.
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Tim
Allen Gives Gifts Of Fitness
Every holiday season we suggest some of the best health gifts you can
give to the loved ones in your life. This year we got a little extra help
from Santa himself -- or the next best thing -- Santa Clause 2 star Tim
Allen. In fact, Allen came up with a list himself over-flowing with coveted
fitness presents.
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Denise Austin Solves Women's Fitness Problems
Fitness instructor and author Denise Austin's usual outfit for her show
and videos is the kind of form-fitting attire many women avoid. But with
appropriate exercise and a modest diet, areas that concern many women -
the hips, thighs, and buttocks - can be toned, reshaped, and trimmed." |
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Corbin Bernsen Rules In Favor Of Aspirin
LA Law alum Corbin Bernsen plays to win. But while he was "executed"
on Celebrity Mole: Hawaii, one thing Bernsen won't be quitting
any time soon is his aspirin therapy."I've actually already been
on a Bayer aspirin regimen for the last eight years or so," Bernsen
says. "My dad had a stroke. It's one of those life-changing events."
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Valerie
Bertinelli Gives Thanks For Walking
Valerie Bertinelli is hitting her stride again. After beginning a new
life apart from Eddie Van Halen, she's just finished a new television
movie, and has a new fitness workout she absolutely loves. "I took
up walking," says Bertinelli, who is best known for her starring
role on television's "One Day at a Time". By combining weight-bearing
exercise and walking, Bertinelli is enjoying aerobic heart benefits, weight
loss, and increased bone health.
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DVT: David Bloom's Silent Killer
The tragic loss of NBC correspondent David Bloom last week in Iraq put
three deadly letters in the health headlines - DVT. They stand for deep
vein thrombosis, a blood clot that can form in the major veins of the
legs or pelvis due to prolonged periods of physical immobility.
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Lorraine
Bracco Treats Depression On Sopranos And Off The Air
Acclaimed actor Lorraine Bracco, who plays a psychiatrist on the hit HBO
series The Sopranos, has partnered with pharmaceutical giant
Pfizer to launch an educational campaign called Why Live with Depression?
Her goal is to encourage people with depression to seek treatment and
provide them with information about depression.
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Gisele
Bunchen Gives Her Heart To St. Jude's Children
Hollywood has a long tradition of doing whatever it to help children in
need. This holiday season supermodel Gisele Bunchen is selling her heart
to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. "I chose to help St. Jude
because first of all, I love kids," says the Brazilian beauty.
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Candace
Bushnell Celebrates Birth Control Advance
This Sunday's final episode of Sex and the City will close the
book on Carrie Bradshaw's urban adventures. But her creator, author Candace
Bushnell, is helping open a new chapter in reproductive lives of American
women. "In the last 30 or 40 years women's lives have changed profoundly
- many women now have successful careers and economic independence,"
says Bushnell, 45. "The beginning of this journey was the birth control
pill which really marked the emergence of women first being able to control
their reproductive lives." Data estimates that more than 16 million
American women now take oral contraceptives.
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Rosalynn
Carter Campaigns For Mental Health
When America faced some of its darkest hours, former first lady Rosalynn
Carter provided reassurance and hope. And for over three decades now,
Carter has provided solace to those engaged in a less visible national
tragedy - mental illness. "I saw the situation of how much the people
who suffered from mental illnesses needed help.
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Lynda Carter Fights For IBS
Lynda Carter gained fame playing Wonder Woman, America's ultimate female
superhero. Today she's vanquishing a more insidious villain -- irritable
bowel syndrome.
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Survivor Doc Writes Prescription For Emergencies
Adrian Cohen's new book, Survivor First Aid, is an easy to understand
survival guide that tackles just about every possible emergency. Adrian
is the physician who oversees all the contestants participating in the
smash reality-series Survivor.
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Katie
Couric Reports On Colorectal Cancer
As co-anchor of Today, Katie Couric keeps America informed every
morning. Since colorectal cancer claimed the life of her husband, Jay
Monahan, Couric has dedicated her life to making sure people stay informed
about this very preventable cancer.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Helps Teens Cope
After her roles in the Halloween movies, teens might be used to Jamie
Lee Curtis trying to scare them. But the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning
actress has a gentler, more compassionate approach when it comes to helping
teens in crisis, especially those dealing with alcohol problems.
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