http://dailyvenusdiva.com The #1 Plus Size Magazine for Women with Curves Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:20:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/susan-g-koman-cuts-ties-to-planned-parenthood/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/susan-g-koman-cuts-ties-to-planned-parenthood/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:12:30 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29663 The news that Susan G. Koman For The Cure will no longer give money to Planned Parenthood left many women upset, confused and outraged over their decision. Women frowning upon their decision have commented on Facebook and blog posts since the news was announced. For years Planned Parenthood has been considered the nation’s leading sexual [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/susan-g-koman-cuts-ties-to-planned-parenthood/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/paula-deen-reveals-she-has-type-2-diabetes/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/paula-deen-reveals-she-has-type-2-diabetes/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:05:46 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28827 Diabetes is a very serious matter so when The Daily reported that Paula Deen had a secret that involved her having type 2 Diabetes, a number of rumors began to surface.  One rumor in particular involved her signing a deal to endorse a diabetes medication from major pharmaceuticals company Novartis.  Although there is nothing wrong with [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/paula-deen-reveals-she-has-type-2-diabetes/feed/ 4 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/05/the-3-ws-of-preventive-health-screenings/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/05/the-3-ws-of-preventive-health-screenings/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:52:17 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28546 Be proactive about your health by staying on top of necessary screenings and health care visits. This schedule is a suggested timeline for routine screenings. Talk with your health care provider for specific personal guidance. More frequent screenings may be recommended based on your personal health history. GENERAL HEALTH What: Physical Examination When: Every 2–3 [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/05/the-3-ws-of-preventive-health-screenings/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/27/must-haves-for-a-fab-fit-new-year/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/27/must-haves-for-a-fab-fit-new-year/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:05:51 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28229 In less than a week it will be a new year. With every new year, comes new resolutions.  For those whose resolution is to keep fit and healthy and enjoy life looking and feeling fantastic, fitness expert Michelle Lovitt knows the tools to motivate you to keep to your resolution successfully. The Garmin heart rate [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/27/must-haves-for-a-fab-fit-new-year/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/21/ten-holiday-eating-tips/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/21/ten-holiday-eating-tips/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:49:33 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28148 If you’re like me, you’re guilty of enjoying the culinary talents of your loved ones during the holiday season. A piece of cake, a little gravy, some mac & cheese and candied yams can add pounds especially during the holidays. The following holiday eating tips from Atkins Diet are helpful if you’re trying to watch [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/21/ten-holiday-eating-tips/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/11/seven-tips-for-staying-sane-and-savoring-this-holiday-season/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/11/seven-tips-for-staying-sane-and-savoring-this-holiday-season/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:47:21 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=27857 Without a doubt, the holidays are a crazy time of year (as well as “the most wonderful”!). From the end of November to the beginning of January, most of us rush around nonstop, trying to fit in dozens of events, activities, and responsibilities. And even though most of us look forward to this special season [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/11/seven-tips-for-staying-sane-and-savoring-this-holiday-season/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/01/tips-for-surviving-flu-cold-season/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/01/tips-for-surviving-flu-cold-season/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:59:52 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=27503 Welcome to cold and flu season…it’s time to get educated! In addition to offering medicine help that is easy to understand, Help Remedies’ Medical Director David Pompei (Pharm.D) provides the below tips on navigating through the drugstore clutter and other useful information for surviving cold/flu season: 1. PREVENT yourself from needing to visit the drug [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/01/tips-for-surviving-flu-cold-season/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/11/24/health-vs-hair-the-dilemma-for-women-working-out/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/11/24/health-vs-hair-the-dilemma-for-women-working-out/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:39:12 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=27253 Depending upon the texture, curl pattern and length of your hair, developing a high impact fitness routine may be a challenge. Whether natural or relaxed, curly or straight, research shows hair is a common barrier to exercising and physical activity for many African-American women. According to a study by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/11/24/health-vs-hair-the-dilemma-for-women-working-out/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/10/31/my-experience-modeling-for-divabetic/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/10/31/my-experience-modeling-for-divabetic/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:01:27 +0000 Curvy Confidence Editor, Limarie Lewis http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=26740 I recently had the opportunity to be a part of something great in Philadelphia, Divabetic’s Golden Girl tour! Divabetic, inspired by the late Luther Vandross and created and founded by his assistant Max Szadek works hard to spread their ‘Glam More, Fear Less’ philosophy to empower those who live with diabetes. Divabetic’s unique outreach combines [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/10/31/my-experience-modeling-for-divabetic/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/10/16/should-you-wear-a-bra-to-sleep/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/10/16/should-you-wear-a-bra-to-sleep/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:35:19 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=26271 There are a lot of women that choose to sleep with a bra. Some may like the extra level of support this gives them while they sleep, and it may even help some girls feel more comfortable depending on what sort of bra they may choose to wear. This however, is not a good technique [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/10/16/should-you-wear-a-bra-to-sleep/feed/ 3