10 Celebrities Who Battled Postpartum Depression
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- November 17, 2011
About 13% of mothers develop postpartum depression, a serious, long-lasting condition that’s far more than just ‘baby blues. Celebrity mothers who have developed this condition include Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Amanda Peet, Courtney Cox and more. These celebrities have shared their postpartum depression with the world, despite the cultural stigma. Health.com, 11/16/2011
READ MOREStars Get Hairy For Charity During Movember
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- November 12, 2011
In our Making a Positive Difference news category, we recently reported on Movember– the men’s health charity that asks men to grow a moustache for 30 days in November to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LiveSTRONG. Now, it turns out, some big name celebrities are participating and/ or supporting the cause, including Seth Rogen,
READ MOREMagic Johnson Remains a Living Symbol of Hope
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- November 11, 2011
Twenty years after contracting HIV, the former NBA great devotes much time and effort to raise money for research, and he remains an inspiration to many. As the LA Times comments, “Magic Johnson is killing the disease by using his celebrity to raise millions for AIDS research.” LA Times, 11/5/2011
READ MORENew Jack Johnson Songs To Benefit Charity
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- November 9, 2011
Brushfire Records has a new Christmas record coming out, This Warm December Vol 2, and Jack Johnson has two songs on it. This Warm December Vol 2 will feature all new recordings of original songs and classic tracks, including In The Morning and Angel (Holiday) by Jack Johnson. 25% of the profits from the album
READ MOREElton John Charity Candles Raise Money for AIDS Foundation
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- November 4, 2011
NEST Fragrances has introduced a special new candle: Sir Elton John’s Holiday candle. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the candle will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, one of the world’s leading nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations supporting HIV prevention programs. Elton John, founder of the Foundation, helped design the candle himself and
READ MOREMatt Damon Launches Charity Water Bottle
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 31, 2011
Matt Damon and the charity that he co-founded, Water.org, are launching a water bottle campaign to help some of the 884 million people who lack access to clean, safe water. Damon said, “I think what resonates with me most is when you see people living without clean water and they’re forced to scavenge for water
READ MOREBruce Springsteen And Ricky Gervais To Stand Up For Heroes
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 27, 2011
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and Ricky Gervais will take part in a special charity event in New York next month. The event is intended to honor and support those who continue to fight for the US’s freedom. The long-term goal is to help heal the physical and psychological wounds of war.
READ MOREBetty White Makes Video To Fight Canine Cancer
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 25, 2011
Betty White loves dogs as much as she loves a good laugh- and her new video is a funny, but ultimately important video to help raise money annually for the Morris Animal Foundation’s cancer research campaign through the Orvis Cover Dog Photo Contest. Look To The Stars, 10/24/2011
READ MOREBon Jovi Opens Pay-What-You-Can Kitchen
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 24, 2011
Jon Bon Jovi and his wife have opened a pay-for-what-you can kitchen, called Soul Kitchen, serving organic and locally produced food in Red Bank, NJ. The menu doesn't include prices, so customers pay what they can afford or volunteer their time in exchange for a meal, OR they can give more than the suggested ten
READ MOREReese Witherspoon Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in New York; Announces Avon Global Breast Cancer Scholars Program
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 18, 2011
Today in New York, Avon Foundation for Women Honorary Chairperson Reese Witherspoon recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the 2011 Global Breast Cancer Congress – where she launched a new Avon Foundation for Women-funded global breast cancer scholarship program – and at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – where she presented more than $9.1
READ MOREHarrelson Hailed As a Hero
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 14, 2011
Actor Woody Harrelson is being called a hero by animal rights activists after sending a letter to U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno. Harrelson’s letter prompted military leaders to stop using live monkeys in chemical attack training exercises in Maryland. Harrelson said, “I’m sure you agree that our military personnel deserve state-of-the-art training
READ MOREKid Rock Launches Charity Tour To Help Cities In Need
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 12, 2011
Singer Kid Rock is showing support for cities in need by assembling a team of Detroit titans to show that Detroit, while experiencing its own financial difficulties, still has the power to unite and help others around the country. Kid Rock will donate money at each stop of the tour to local charities, causes and
READ MOREObama Appoints Shakira To Education Advisory Commission
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 11, 2011
President Barack Obama has announced that singer Shakira has been appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Shakira said, “I am humbled that my philanthropic experience could be helpful or that my voice can be used to amplify the message and work of the President and this commission. Latino youth are
READ MOREAngelina Jolie Considers New Role with UN Agency
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 6, 2011
Actress Angelina Jolie is considering taking on an expanded new role with the U.N. refugee agency for which she already serves as goodwill ambassador. Jolie has been a goodwill ambassador for the agency for the past ten years, explaining her work as “moving, sometimes heartbreaking, but always rewarding, and unforgettable.” CBS News, 10/4/2011
READ MORENatalie Cole To Spotlight Hepatitis C Campaign
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 28, 2011
Natalie Cole, a 9 time Grammy Award winner, plans to meet with leading patient advocates in Washington, D.C., to discuss the Tune In to Hep C national public health initiative. The Grammy winner was diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis C in 2008. Cole said, “It doesn’t matter how you fund the virus, it matters what you
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