http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog Nursing Schools and Programs for LPN, RN, BSN and MSN Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:23:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Alisa Miller Women's health needs range from extra iron during childbearing years to calcium and vitamin D for bone health. The following list provides 100 foods that will help every woman ensure that she is getting the very best nutrition for her body. From delicious avocados to tasty snack treats ... http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/30/100-best-foods-for-women/ By Alisa Miller If there is one thing a med student could use, it would be more time. This list can help reduce the amount of time you may spend hunting for specific resources and may even provide some unknown jewels that will make your time in school more productive. From ... http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/29/100-best-sites-and-resources-for-med-students/ By Christina Laun For many, staying in shape and getting healthy can be a bit of a challenge. The iPhone can help make it a little easier, however, with a wide range of apps that can help you track and stay informed about your health. From nutrition facts that let you ... http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/28/ifit-50-coolest-fitness-and-health-apps-for-the-iphone/  By Laura Milligan There's been a lot of buzz lately over Wii's claims to help you lose weight through it's calorie-bursting workouts on Wii Fit, not to mention by playing golf, boxing or tennis on the traditional Wii Sports games. But can Wii really fight fat? We've put together this ultimate ... http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/26/wii-fight-fat-the-ultimate-guide-to-weight-loss-with-the-wii/ By Alisa Miller Busy medical professionals don't usually have time to devote to disorganized searches on the Internet or searches that don't return the information they need. To make it easier, these 25 search engines can do the work for you. From searching the PDR to finding journal articles, you are ... http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/25/25-search-engines-every-medical-professional-should-bookmark/  By Alisa Miller Over the past several years, yoga has experienced an upsurge in popularity in the western world. While many associate yoga with new age mysticism or the latest fad at the gym, yoga is actually an ancient practice that connects the mind, body, and spirit through body poses, controlled ... http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/24/77-surprising-health-benefits-of-yoga/ By Christina Laun Yoga has become an increasingly popular way to keep in shape while promoting a balance between mind and body. Whether you're a beginner at yoga practice or a more advanced student looking to expand your horizons, the Internet is full of great yoga resources and information. 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