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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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| Sally Field Talks About Osteoporosis
Actress Sally Field, the seemingly ageless icon of a Baby Boom generation that starts turning 60 this year, revealed that she was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and is leading a public action campaign to educate and inspire women to fight the fragile bone disease. Surprised by her recent diagnosis, Field chose to go public with her personal health and is launching Rally With Sally For Bone HealthSM, sponsored by Roche and GlaxoSmithKline. The campaign encourages women to protect themselves against fractures so they can remain active and reduce their risk of a debilitating injury.
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| Becky
Hammon Shoots to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
"As a member of the New York Liberty, I know that my job isn’t
just about scoring baskets and winning games – though, it is a lot
of fun. My job is also to be a role model to our millions of fans, particularly
the women and young girls who cheer us on from inside the arena and in
front of their television sets."
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| Melody
Thomas Scott Speaks All About IC
For 26 years, she’s played one of the ultimate survivors of daytime
television – Nikki Newman on The Young and the Restless.
In real life, actress Melody Thomas Scott has endured her own personal
drama, dealing with the painful bladder condition, interstitial cystitis
or IC.
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Lou Retton Vaults to "Life Beyond the Bathroom"
Twenty-one years ago, Mary Lou Retton became the first American woman
to win the All-Around Gold Medal in women’s gymnastics as well as
more medals than any other athlete during the 1984 Olympics. Despite her
diminutive size – Mary Lou stands at 4’9” – she
is known as one of the most accomplished athletes in history. It was her
size that led Retton to ignore a serious medical condition for decades.
Retton did not find out that what she actually suffered from overactive
bladder (OAB) until she spoke to her doctor about it – years later,
after she had had four children.
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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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Mel
Gibson's 'Passion' For Ocean Safety
Whether you know Mel Gibson as the Sexiest Man Alive, Hollywood's top
leading man or as the Academy Award-winning director of Braveheart,
there's no doubt about his passion for everything he pursues. That includes
his love of the water and his commitment to promoting ocean safety. "Always
swim in guarded waters," states Gibson, who is an avid water-sports
enthusiast and a father of seven.
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Ming-Na
Prescribes Breast Cancer Awareness
On the hit NBC series ER, complete strangers rely on actress Ming-Na's
medical expertise to save their lives. But Ming-Na never imagined that
a real health crisis - breast cancer - would strike so close to home.
"Vivian is one of my closest friends and godmother to my daughter,"
says Ming-Na. "When she told me she had breast cancer I was in shock
because she's young, and she had no family history of the disease."
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Mark
Spitz Defeats Acid Reflux Disease
Instead of worrying that Michael Phelps might break his Olympic record
of seven gold medals, you might be surprised to learn that Mark Spitz
has been rooting for Phelps to re-energize the sport of swimming. What
really gives Spitz heartburn is acid reflux.
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Aisha
Tyler Sets A Healthy Example For Bones
All actors dream of that first big break. For Aisha Tyler, her biggest
break came as a guest star on Friends, playing Joey's girlfriend.
But it is a completely different break that motivates Tyler to talk about
keeping your bones healthy and strong.
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Sharon
Osbourne 'Unstoppable' In Beating Colon Cancer
On the Emmy-winning MTV show The Osbournes, Sharon Osbourne is
frequently described by her husband Ozzy as "unstoppable." Never
has that remark been more appropriate than when describing Osbourne's
passion for helping people with colon cancer.
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Jared
Takes Steps To Help Kids Fight Fat
Jared is an unlikely addition to the pantheon of single-name celebrities
like Madonna, Cher and Sting. But the now-famous Subway spokesman is using
his fame to help kids avoid the pain and anguish of obesity that he endured
growing up.
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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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OC
Star Helps Raise Awareness About Teen Pregnancy
As Theresa on the Fox hit The OC, Navi Rawat found her character
unexpectedly pregnant. In real life, Rawat is far from the troubled teen
she portrays and feels that kids need the correct information to make
the right choices in life.
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