Here’s what’s making health news this morning: Study Damps Fears on Autism Change (WSJ):  A controversial change to the criteria for diagnosing autism turns out to “almost always” catch children diagnosed under the current guidelines, new data show. FDA Panel Considers HIV Drug for New Use (WSJ): Gilead Sciences has asked the Food and Drug Administration to consider approving its HIV treatment Truvada as a preventive medicine—a potential first—that could keep people from contracting the virus. An advisory panel will vote Thursday. Insurers Embrace “Virtual” Doctor Visits (Kaiser Health News): Some large insurers are promoting telemedicine visits to lower the cost of doctors services, though physicians worry the shift could shortchange patients. Drugmakers’ Deal With Obama Said to Be Probed by House (Bloomberg): House Republicans are probing drugmakers over an agreement forged with the Obama administration to support the 2010 federal health law. Discrepancies on Medical Bills Can Leave a Credit Stain (New York Times): As patients increasingly pay for larger shares of their health-care costs out-of-pocket, dealing with medical bills is becoming a more complicated task.

Editor's note: Nancy Klinger is one of seven CNN viewers chosen to be a part of the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge. Nancy applied for the Challenge after separating from her husband of 26 years. On November 17, 2011, I sent in a video submission to CNN hoping to be selected as a participant in the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge .  I shared my fears and showed my emotion. I shared that I was afraid about being able to make it on my own through the upcoming Minnesota winter.  I shared things that no one knew I was going through, not even my closest friends.  I allowed my vulnerability to show, which is something that I just don’t do – something that I have always been really good at not doing. Something that drove husband crazy for many years.  I have always been the strong one, the helper, the caregiver, the protector, the giver. I became this person at an early age out of necessity and since that time I just don’t let my guard down. This time I allowed myself to be vulnerable because in my mind I was just talking to a computer screen.  It was cathartic. I did not think for an instant that someone would actually hear me, and never in my wildest imagination did I even consider that I would be selected as one of the Lucky Seven. Now that I am a few months into this incredible journey, I want to share some thoughts – some things that I have learned that I wish I would have realized much earlier in my life. Right now I feel a little like Tom Cruise in the movie "Jerry Maguire" when he is writing his Mission Statement. There are some things I want to say and I need to say them now, so please let me. First, I want to say to my six teammates and the CNN folks that you are all incredible, special people and I thank my lucky stars for the opportunity to meet you and take this journey along with you.  This is something that I mean wholeheartedly.  I consider you all to be my lifelong friends; you’re stuck with me.  My hope is that you feel the same about me. You have brought so much joy into my life and I will be indebted to you forever.  You changed my life, or maybe allowed me to change my life. I know in my heart that I am a different person.  Each day I so look forward to hearing about what is going on with you.  You make me laugh, you make me cry, you make me feel.  Most importantly, you have reminded me of the importance of friendship.  Not only being a friend, but allowing others to be a friend for you. Although they are simple words, all that I can say is: Thank you. Now that my secret is out and my long-time friends, co-workers, and family know that I have been going through some personal struggles, I have come to realize that I have had incredible friends right in front of me all along.  You all know who you are, but just in case you don’t, you’ll be hearing from me.  I just haven’t allowed you into my life.  I haven’t allowed you to help me. I haven’t shown my vulnerability to you. I haven’t shared my fears or let my guard down. I was stubborn. I guess that I didn’t want you to feel sorry for me.  What I know now, is that allowing yourself to be vulnerable and asking for help is not a weakness, but a strength.  It is something that we as human beings all need to do on occasion.  No one can make it on their own. It is something that I want my children to know – don’t ever hesitate to ask for help.  Allow your friends to be friends. I think back again to my initial video submission and my fear of making it through the long Minnesota winter and I realize that I made it.  Thanks to all of my friends, old and new, I am happy, I am strong, I am on an incredible journey, and guess what?  It’s spring! So as I sign off for the time being, all of the wonderful quotes and musical lyrics about friends are swirling through my mind.  I will leave you with some lyrics taken from a wonderful John Lennon/ Paul McCartney song: "I get by with a little help from my friends, I am going to try (tri) with a little help from my friends." Filed under: 2012 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge , Nancy Klinger Tagged: Nancy Klinger – Fit Nation Participant

After taking a tour of the San Francisco-based Western Athletic Club, I was impressed at all its family-friendly programs: from childcare to discounted family memberships, it caters to active adults balancing parental duties. But if you’re an active parent and live outside of the Bay Area, you need a bigger-name gym. Here are three national fitness centers offering childcare, kids classes, and more! The YMCA : When it comes to families, the YMCA has it all: affordability, childcare, and classes. For a nominal fee, members can utilize the Child Watch daycare program, up to two hours per day. Or, enroll your child in one of the Y’s several kid- or teen-oriented classes - swim, dance, and gymnastics, to name a few - and get your sweat on while the kids are in class. Life Time Fitness : Marketing itself as more of a lifestyle center than straightforward gym facility, Life Time Fitness gets families. Besides offering childcare as part of its family memberships, Life Time creates family programs involving activities like indoor rock climbing and swimming. Parents can also enroll children in fitness camps during school breaks. The Sports Club/LA : Offered at select locations, The Sports Club/LA’s For Kids Only program goes beyond basic childcare. While parents work out, children are left under the supervision of child educators to enjoy a host of creative activities. Beyond the childcare program, clubs offer classes tailored especially to children and family days where kids and parents can work out together.

We spend a lot of time waiting in line, at the doctor’s office, or for a dinner reservation, to name a few. But that doesn’t mean time waiting should be time wasted. Strengthen your muscles with only the slightest disturbance to your neighbors. Here are four relatively discreet exercises you can do when standing around in public (with little or no embarrassment!). Lower-body barre moves: Barre exercises rely on small isometric movements to build muscle, so they don’t require a lot of attention-getting moves. If you’re near a wall, chair, or countertop, you can do the two standing Pure Barre exercises from this video : the standing pretzel and the semi-push-up. Both work your backside and while they look deceptively simple, you’ll feel the burn in no time. Calf raises: Strong calf muscles are important for flexibility as well as strong ankles, so you should make calf stretches part of your regular routine. The good news is you can do calf stretches anywhere, so remember this three-variation calf stretch routine the next time you’re stuck in line. Two more exercises you can do while waiting in public after the break.

Red carpet fashion and beauty coverage: Who wore what to the People’s Choice Awards! See the coolest beauty details up close! Do you think How I Met Your Mother’s Cobie Smulders was the best dressed? It was little details that made Emma Stone’s outfit pop Busy Philipps killed it in blue Carven All the stars who were pretty as a peach The top looks from the red carpet Get your favorite red carpet looks: Shop Ginnifer Goodwin’s hot pink Roksanda Ilincic look Get a red sequined dress like Alyson Hannigan Want to own a dress like Jennifer Lawrence’s Viktor & Rolf? Do, dump, or marry these red carpet guys? The list of all the winners, and more PCA fun The adorable and bromantic moments from the PCAs All the winners from the People’s Choice Awards! All the cute couples at the show Robert Pattinson and Water For Elephants win best drama See which girls met up with their BFFs at the show

A holiday twist to your overnight oats: add eggnog – Peanut Butter Fingers Seemingly healthy foods that you really should avoid – Real Simple Healthy eating habit to remember: don’t make too much food – Daily Spark Honey is a healing food! Learn how it helps digestion – Vegetarian Times Add some nutritious mix-ins to your T-day stuffing – Blisstree Full of fiber and tasty too: orange raspberry muffins – Tone It Up

The 2011 MTV Movie Awards brought out tons of stars on a sunny Sunday afternoon in LA. It was all about short, fun dresses and playful beauty choices for the stars. We were live on the red carpet bringing you all the action, and watch for a wrap-up of all the biggest stories on PopSugar Rush tomorrow. For now, enjoy all the best fashion and beauty moments, plus the show’s most talked about highlights - check out all our MTV Movie Awards coverage! Red-carpet fashion coverage: Vote on all of Fab and Bella’s fashion and beauty red carpet love it or leave it polls Who was best dressed ? Red carpet trend: bold animal prints Battle of Balmain : Kristen Stewart vs. Leighton Meester Red-carpet beauty coverage: Check out all the hottest manicures Trend alert: ride the waves See how to get these red carpet looks: Emma Stone ‘s Bottega Veneta dress Nikki Reed ‘s sheer black Leighton Meester ‘s Balmain mini Check out the hottest moments from the show: Video: Robert Pattinson kisses Taylor Lautner and sneaks backstage with Kristen Stewart ! Video: New Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 clip! See all the pictures of the Twilight stars inside the awards! Video: Watch the first Breaking Dawn trailer! Pics: See all the stars arrive at the awards! Check out Buzz to see the full list of MTV Movie Awards winners !

Menopause marks the end of the reproductive phase of a woman’s life and consequently the end of her menstrual periods – so there is usually supposed to be no vaginal bleeding after menopause. A woman is said to be fully menopausal if she has gone a full year without having a period. Bleeding after menopause is never something that a woman should take lightly – and all post menopausal bleeding should be reported to the doctor for advice and evaluation or investigation. It is important to differentiate between bleeding after menopause and spotting. Hormonal changes and imbalances can persist even after menopause as well, so if a woman does experience some light spotting occasionally after this, it may not necessarily be a cause for concern. In particulate if a woman is undergoing any hormone therapy then the spotting is quite likely and in this case is usually not a cause for concern. When bleeding after menopause may be a cause for concern If there is any abnormal or heavy bleeding post menopause , this is a cause for concern. If the bleeding lasts longer than normal, or it if occurs more frequently than three weeks, or it if occurs between periods, or if the bleeding is related to sexual intercourse, then it is not normal, and should be reported, whether a woman is menopausal or is still in the stage of Perimenopause. Underlying reasons could cause bleeding after menopause Declining levels of estrogen causes the lining of the vagina to become drier, thinner and less flexible and resilient. This can cause inflammation or the breaking of tissue there, leading to bleeding. Similarly the thinning of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) also occurs due to lower estrogen levels. This thinning of the lining can also cause abnormal bleeding. Sometimes a pelvic exam or sex can also cause slight bleeding. Polyps or fibroids are some of the reasons why some women experience bleeding after menopause . They are non cancerous growths that occur in the uterus as well as at sites outside the uterus such as the cervix. These can cause bleeding as well. If the polyps are located on the cervix or cervical canal, they can cause bleeding after sexual intercourse. Certain infections could also cause abnormal bleeding in post menopausal women. It is important to look out for any other symptoms that may indicate the presence of any infection. Hormone therapy is known to cause some spotting or vaginal bleeding. Endometrial hyperplasia can also cause irregular to heavy bleeding. This is a condition where the endometrial lining of the uterus becomes abnormally thick, causing the bleeding. This condition is potentially dangerous since it significantly increases risk of endometrial cancer. The most serious reason for post menopausal bleeding is endometrial cancer. This is the most common type of cancer of the female reproductive system. Bleeding is the most commonly seen symptom of this cancer and if detected early, this cancer shows high rates of successful cure. Certain other kind of cancers can also cause bleeding after menopause and so this is something that should never be ignored.

Sleeping takes up a lot of our time, so we know that finding the perfect bedding – from high-count sheets to pillows tailored to our sleeping position – shouldn’t be taken lightly. In general, guidelines recommend replacing mattresses every five to 10 years depending on your age , but often it’s easy to forget when that big-ticket item needs to be replaced. Our bodies, however, aren’t shy about reminding us; if you start paying attention, you may start noticing that your quality of sleep has declined – meaning it may be time to start testing out a new place to lay your head. Here some ways that your body may be telling you that you need a new mattress. You wake up with aches . Does your body feel unrested and achy when you get out of bed? An uneven mattress may be to blame if you constantly wake up with aches and pains. As your mattress ages, normal depressions your body makes in the mattress can lead to sagging areas, which can lead to uneven support and pains throughout the body. You have morning allergies . You’ve heard the stories that a mattress will double its weight in years because of the amount of dust mites lurking inside, and whether or not that’s true, the fact is that bedding and mattresses are full of the little critters, which can lead to allergies . If the sounds of your morning alarm are accompanied by your own sniffling and sneezing, those microscopic bedfellows may be at fault. Check out more ways to know if you need a new mattress after the break.

On days when I don’t have time to eat a full breakfast , I try to make a gluten-free protein shake to fuel myself before heading out for the day. With endless smoothie recipe ideas , I often mix protein powder with either almond or rice milk and then get creative with the fruits and other ingredients that I decide to add in. For g-free individuals like me, finding gluten-free protein powder options isn’t always the easiest task, so here I’ve rounded up a few you may want to include in your morning shake! View Slideshow ›