New Year’s Eve is a time of festive celebration—of dressing up, hitting a dance floor or crowded bar, and counting down to midnight, all to the sounds of music blasting and champagne corks popping. It’s about being with friends and … Continue reading Make New Year’s Eve a Night for Self-Care
We’ve all been there—landing an online date can be hard. You’ve carefully chosen your photos and spent time making sure your bio strikes the perfect balance of sincere and funny, so why is there radio silence from everyone you’ve swiped … Continue reading 5 Tips From Zoosk That Will Help You Finally Land That Online Date
American consumers have approached a golden age of yogurt, and like any good grocery train, Trader Joe’s fully embraces its spot on the bandwagon. In the years since the American Yogurt Enlightenment dawned, the beloved retailer has helped transform the … Continue reading The Best and Worst Trader Joe’s Yogurts
The question: Miranda Kerr reportedly uses apple cider vinegar on her salads to stay slim, while Megan Fox mixes it with water to “clean out her system,” according to The Daily Mail. So can apple cider vinegar actually help you drop … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss: Does It Really Work?
What’s the lowest calorie alcohol? News flash: A single night out can cost you a shocking 1,000 calories in alcohol alone. During this season’s flurry of festivities, those liquid calories can add up fast–and that’s before you even get to … Continue reading What’s the Lowest Calorie Alcohol? 8 Drinks Ranked
If you’re tempted to call B.S. on that one co-worker or friend who swears they never fight with their partner, you’re probably right. “All couples argue, and that is totally normal,” says Rachel Sussman, L.C.S.W., a relationship therapist in New … Continue reading 5 Types of Fights That All Couples Have
You wouldn’t know it by looking at me today, but 6 years ago I was living a completely unhealthy lifestyle. For years I’d struggled with my … Continue reading Starting a Fitness Routine that Works for You
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer when it affects the rectum as well, is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It accounts for up to 15 percent of all cancer cases in some countries. (1) Over the past … Continue reading Colon Cancer Symptoms + 7 Natural Ways to Find Relief
Rob Mooberry was given just a few weeks to live. His colorectal cancer had reached the critical stage 4 diagnoses, and he was in pain. Chemotherapy, radiation, and invasive surgeries were the doctor’s orders, but after the first round, Mooberry … Continue reading Man Claims Vegan Diet Cured His Cancer—But Did It Really?
Overview: Symptoms of Alzheimer’s, including early-onset Alzheimer’s, include problems with memory, judgment, and thinking. Memory loss and dementia will progress as the stages of Alzheimer’s advance. Symptoms can be treated with medication, but there is no cure. The Alzheimer’s Foundation’s toll-free … Continue reading What Is Alzheimer? Diagnose And Treatment
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of American adults are obese, which means that they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive … Continue reading Weight-Loss Surgery: What Women Need to Know
Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you’re like most women in the U.S., you may not be. We’re supposed to get our daily supply of this important nutrient from the sun and from food, but according to recent studies, … Continue reading 7 Reasons Women Need to Get Their Vitamin D Levels Checked…Now!
When you’re trying to lose weight, winter can be a tricky time of year to stay on track. With the cold weather peer pressuring us to spend more time indoors, eat more, and move less, it’s no surprise that this … Continue reading 7 Tips to Help Keep Your Weight Loss on Track This Winter
Some things are just harder to embrace than others. A shift in leadership at work. Your brother’s new slightly awkward girlfriend. When your gym starts stocking a less-than-stellar protein powder. Hitting the pavement for your morning miles when the mercury … Continue reading 4 Reasons You Should Embrace a Cold-Weather Workout This Season
While I love standard desserts like fresh-out-of-oven cookies or pies, sometimes you want something a bit more elegant to impress guests — a recipe that adds that “wow” factor. That’s not always simple to do, especially if you’re trying to … Continue reading Paleo Coconut Flan Recipe: A Healthy Flan de Coco Recipe
Your skin is a very complex organ and its appearance has the power to express a lot about your overall health. In fact, your skin is … Continue reading Hyperpigmentation Therapies + 5 Natural Skin Care Tips
The saying “you are what you eat” may extend to your mood. According to a new study published in Nutritional Neuroscience, what you put on your plate affects your mental health as you age. For the study, researchers from the … Continue reading Mental Health Is Impacted By Your Diet As You Age
As winter approaches, you might be noticing that familiar rough, flaky texture reappear on your lips. It’s uncomfortable, unattractive, and the urge to pick at them is pretty strong. While you might associate chapped lips with winter, you can get … Continue reading Home Remedies For Chapped Lips
Is your relationship normal? That thought probably goes through your head from time to time. Luckily, eHarmony has some answers.The dating site recently polled over 1,000 couples to find out when major events occurred in their relationships, like first kisses … Continue reading How Normal Is Your Relationship?
Are your jeans fitting a little tighter? Have you noticed more flesh hanging over the belt-line? If so, you may be suffering from what is often called the “middle-age spread.” And no, it’s not all your fault. There are definite … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways Women Can Fight the Middle-Aged Spread
Carolyn groaned and pressed on her right temple. Another migraine, and it was only one o’clock in the afternoon. She had a lot to do, but the pain was so bad it was making her sick to her stomach. She … Continue reading Something Old but New to Ease Your Migraine Headaches
There’s a reason Whole Foods has earned the nickname Whole Paycheck: It can definitely get pricey (hello, $8 gelato pints). With a little strategic planning, however, it is possible to get seven days’ worth of groceries on a $50 budget. Below you’ll … Continue reading I Bought a Week’s Worth of Groceries at Whole Foods for Just $50
Think of primers as built-in Instagram filters for your face. There are a variety of formulas out there for different skin types, but if you’re looking for a primer specifically to help fill in fine lines and prep skin for makeup, it … Continue reading Best Face Primer Makeup: NYX, Maybelline, Tarte, More
Did you know that there are over a hundred herbs and spices that can be consumed or used topically for healing? These natural foods possess a number of beneficial properties and work to reduce inflammation, improve the health of your … Continue reading The Top 101 Herbs and Spices for Healing
Why is my hair falling out? It’s true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness (more on that later). But thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women, … Continue reading 21 Causes of Hair Loss
How to avoid heartburn In Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure, authors Jamie Koufman, MD, Jordan Stern, MD, and French master chef Marc Bauer take a healthy eating approach to reducing acid reflux. The book’s staple foods offer … Continue reading 13 Foods That Reduce Acid Reflux
Most people have never even heard of GABA, let alone know what it does in the body. However, for those suffering from anxiety or insomnia, this important neurotransmitter can be the key to reducing symptoms. In fact, many medications that … Continue reading What Is GABA? Brain-Boosting, Anxiety-Busting Power of GABA
Let’s be honest for a hot second, okay? Having a vagina ain’t easy. It calls for a whole lot more upkeep than another sexual organ (cough, penis, cough), and unfortunately some of the well-intentioned efforts we put into making it … Continue reading What’s That On Your Hoo-Ha? 5 Vaginal Conditions You Need To Know About
A glass of wine at the end of a workday. A cocktail before a social event. For 20 years, my drinking had been moderate. But maintaining moderation was a struggle. There were plenty of nights I’d promise myself I wouldn’t … Continue reading ‘I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol (Mostly)—Here’s What Happened’
Mentally, you feel like you should be ready to hit the sheets, but when the time comes, it’s more ‘meh’ than mojo. If this happens occasionally, it’s usually no big deal, but if it’s a regular occurrence, something might be … Continue reading Low Sex Drive: Causes of Low Libido In Men
Winter has come and it’s sticking around for the duration, which means that if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to prep your closet with … Continue reading Best Winter Accessories for Men
If you’ve ever spent an evening overindulging in alcohol, chances are you’ve experienced the group of unpleasant symptoms known as a hangover. Headaches, nausea, vertigo and abdominal pain are just a few of the troublesome symptoms associated with consuming alcohol … Continue reading How to Get Rid of a Hangover: 9 Home Remedies
Among the buzzwords in health circles these days, chemicals—BPA, VOCs, parabens—are coming under more and more scrutiny. You may not be able to see them, but they sure can be scary, given all the headlines about how they make your … Continue reading Dangerous Mac and Cheese? Phthalates and How to Avoid Them
Protein is obviously an important part of your diet. It’s the building block for your muscles, bone, skin, and hair, not to mention it helps keep your hunger pangs at bay. While meeting your protein needs at breakfast, lunch, and dinner … Continue reading 5 Ways To Pack More Protein Into Your Desserts—Without Sacrificing Taste
One late night? Coffee has your back the next morning. That double latte will even help perk you up after two nights of binge-watching in a row. But after that, you’re on your own, according to a new study from … Continue reading Caffeine Is Pretty Much Useless After You Hit This Point
If you’ve set out to lose some weight and you’re watching the pounds melt off, congrats! Everything’s working the way it’s supposed to. But if you’re unintentionally losing weight, don’t start celebrating. Your weight is a marker of your overall … Continue reading 9 Reasons Why You’re Suddenly Losing Weight Without Trying
Fitness has always been a part of my life. From the time I was 5 years old, I played some kind of sport—T-ball, cheerleading, softball, volleyball. I fell off the wagon for a bit when I had my first daughter, … Continue reading ‘I Transformed My Entire Body By Entering A Bikini Competition—Here’s How’
Energy drinks can give you a boost when Monday morning hits you hard. But that fizzy beverage isn’t doing much for your body beyond your temporary pep, according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. … Continue reading Energy Drinks Can Have Serious Health Consequences
Your fertility is one of those things you take for granted until you actually want to put it to use. That’s usually when you realize you actually have no idea what goes into making a baby beyond the basics. Of … Continue reading 5 Things Every Woman Needs To Know About Her Fertility
Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a measurable increase in chronic lower back pain in the U.S. It is estimated that at some point in our lives, 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain. This has led to … Continue reading Lower Back Exercises & Stretches for a Strong, Pain-Free Back
On the list of classic and well-received gifts, colognes rank pretty high. Regardless of the recipient’s interests, everyone likes to smell good. Or maybe you’re restocking for yourself and want to change things up a bit. Either way, there’s something … Continue reading Best Colognes For Every Guy
The cold temps are no excuse for staying inside. Equip yourself with the right gear, and you’ll be able to enjoy the great outdoors no matter the forecast this winter. We’ve got you covered with all kinds of items that’ll … Continue reading 12 Things to Help You Survive Hiking in the Cold
The key to cancer prevention might very well lie in your hands: According to new research by the American Cancer Society, factors potentially under your control, such as smoking, eating red and processed meats, and physical inactivity, contribute to a … Continue reading How to Prevent Cancer: Lifestyle Factors Are Responsible For 4 in 10 Cancers
I understand the lure of store-bought salad dressings. They’re quick and easy! But if you’re buying the truly healthy kind, they can also be pricey. In … Continue reading Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe: Your New Go-To Dressing
Name: Katie Bolden Age: 30 Occupation: Stay at home mom and blogger Hometown: Joliet, Illinois Start weight: 280 pounds End Weight: 130 pounds In 2012, I started to see my quality of life plummeting even more than past years. I … Continue reading ‘I Lost 150 Pounds Thanks To This Exercise Routine’
Whether it’s because you’re eating not-so-great foods, chowing down on too much, feeling completely stressed out, or a combo of all three (can anyone say “the holidays”?), poor digestion can totally sneak up on you. And it’s the worst! While … Continue reading Try This 7-Move Yoga Flow Before You Eat A Big Meal
Regardless of location or income level, the leading cause of death worldwide is heart disease. (1) One of the most common conditions leading to heart disease and stroke (the No. 2 killer) is the all-too familiar issue of high blood … Continue reading Foods that Lower Pressure + the High Blood Pressure Diet
Although the importance of dietary and lifestyle habits during pregnancy is well known, did you know that the risk of inadequate intakes of vital nutrients is high even in the most industrialized countries? A 2013 study published in the Journal … Continue reading Pregnancy Diet: What Are the Best Foods & Supplements?
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