Tuesday 31 January 2012

Prescription Medications-The Ultimate Fitness-Medical Devices-Insulin Pump

We've been hearing more and more about people with medical devices and/or prescr...

We've been hearing more and more about people with medical devices and/or prescription medications being detained by the TSA at the airport. Has this ever happened to you? If so what happened?TSA mistakes insulin pump for gun, causing LAX security scarelatimesblogs.latimes.comAn insulin pump mistaken for a gun at LAX led officials to delay boarding and screening Friday morning at Terminal 4 as authorities searched for a woman who they thought had a weapon, law enforcement sources said. read more..

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Make your workout REALLY count! The WH Ultimate Fitness Plan combines total-body...

Make your workout REALLY count! The WH Ultimate Fitness Plan combines total-body circuits with fat-burning intervals to torch as many calories as possible in the shortest amount of time: http://ow.ly/8LNotPrint It: The Ultimate Fitness Planow.lyGet a slim, sleek, scorching body with this workout plan read more..

Trainer Harley Pasternak-Celeb Trainer-Twitterview

Don't forget to tune in this Thursday for our Twitterview with celeb trainer Har...

Don't forget to tune in this Thursday for our Twitterview with celeb trainer Harley Pasternak! He'll be on hand to answer all your questions about about getting (and staying) fit this year as well as discussing his own healthy habits: http://bit.ly/A3zGB3Twitterview with Harley Pasternak - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comPersonal trainer to the stars Harley Pasternak will be answering YOUR questions during our live twitterview on Thursday, February 2nd. He’ll help you stay on track with your New Year’s resolution, cut down on time in the gym and more! read more..

Monday 30 January 2012

Delicious Meal Plan-Personal Trainer-Workout Routine-Jump Start Diet-Group Fitness

Is your workout routine starting to be a snooze-fest? Upgrade your plan with one...

Is your workout routine starting to be a snooze-fest? Upgrade your plan with one of these fun group fitness classes!The Best New Group Workouts | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comFlying solo with a pricey Personal Trainer isn’t the only way to drop pounds. Whether it’s competition or camaraderie that keeps you motivated, these new offerings in group fitness will fire up your fat-burning engine read more..


Dreaming of a vacation? Or a hot, toned body? Why not sign up for both! The Jump...

Dreaming of a vacation? Or a hot, toned body? Why not sign up for both! The Jump Start Diet's effective workouts and delicious meal plan is a sure-fire way to get results-fast! Sign up right now and you'll be entered to win a fab Florida getaway where you can strut your sexy stuff! http://on.self.com/sWXGYp read more..

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Doable Resolutions-Retirement-Noble Goal

5 Doable Resolutions for Retirement in 2012

It's the time of year when many people make New Year's Resolutions. But it's likely that most individuals will fail to meet their goals by December of this year. And it's not only because people don't try or that the goals aren't good enough. World peace, while a noble goal we should all support, just isn't very attainable by any one person. Instead, try these five doable resolutions for 2012 that will help improve your Retirement prospects. Making a realistic goal and meeting it is better than failing to meet any goals. read more..

Positive Reinforcement-Prescription Medicine-Unexpected Gifts-Healthday News-Health News

Read this if you or someone you know forgets to take their prescription medicine.

Read this if you or someone you know forgets to take their prescription medicine. Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comFRIDAY, Jan. 27 (Healthday News) — Positive reinforcement, such as receiving small, unexpected gifts and introducing upbeat thoughts into daily routines, seems to help patients with high blood pressure take their medication as directed, according to a new study of black Americans.The findings are si... read more..

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Harley Pasternak-Personal Trainer-Mexican Dishes-Mexican Food-Twitterview

Do you have questions about getting (and staying) fit this year? Good news! We'l...

Do you have questions about getting (and staying) fit this year? Good news! We'll be hosting a twitterview with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. and he'll be on hand for an hour to answer all your questions: http://bit.ly/A3zGB3Twitterview with Personal Trainer to the Stars Harley Pasternak - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comPersonal trainer to the stars Harley Pasternak will be answering YOUR questions during our live twitterview on Thursday, February 2nd. He’ll help you stay on track with your New Year’s resolution, cut down on time in the gym and more! read more..


Craving Mexican food tonight? Make these simple swaps to enjoy your favorite dis...

Craving Mexican food tonight? Make these simple swaps to enjoy your favorite dishes and stay healthy: http://bit.ly/nIQXZ410 Mexican Dishes for Staying Slim - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comRestaurant Girl Danyelle Freeman reveals the best Mexican dishes to order when you're watching your waistline. read more..

Sunday 29 January 2012

Jump Start Diet-Blogger

A SELF blogger is on week 3 of the Jump Start Diet. Here's what she has to say...

A SELF blogger is on week 3 of the Jump Start Diet. Here's what she has to say so far: "This is the first time I've ever tried an official diet, and the longer I stick with it, the easier it's getting...It really boils down to willpower. And, I've learned, it's easier to have willpower when you have two other important things: great, simple recipes (with the ingredients you need to make the recipes) AND a plan. I wrote about this last week, but I'll say it again -- planning ahead is the secret!" http://on.self.com/xMnmjE Are you signed up for the Jump Start Diet? How's it going so far? read more..

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Immune System-Leather Pants-Resolution-Morse Code-Stilettos

Packing on pounds could weaken your immune system. Get more info on the connecti...

Packing on pounds could weaken your Immune System. Get more info on the connection between being overweight and under-the-weather here.Is Your Weight Making You Sick? | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comNeed one more reason to stick to your weight loss resolution? Science suggests that obesity weakens your immune system and could up the number of sick days you log this year read more..


Resolution #2: Buy an item of clothing that's so not you. Leather pants, stilett...

Resolution #2: Buy an item of clothing that's so not you. Leather pants, stilettos, a bikini that, if translated into Morse Code, would be two dots and a dash. Get more: http://ow.ly/8J1v1Upgrade Your Life: 14 Resolutions to Makeow.lyLittle ways to spruce up your life. (And the word diet is nowhere to be found). read more..

Cosmetic Surgery Procedure-Reality Program-Melissa Rivers-Los Angeles-Joan Rivers

Melissa Rivers to mom Joan: Time for 'skintervention'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In the second season premiere of WE TV's reality program "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?," Melissa Rivers tries to persuade her 78-year-old comedian mother Joan not to undergo another cosmetic surgery procedure by staging a "skintervention." Melissa, 44, calls in the pair's circle of friends and employees -- one and the same in the Rivers' world -- but before long Joan has won over the room and is handing out cosmetic procedures like party favors. "It's like I'm the teacher from Charlie Brown, 'womp, womp, womp,'" Melissa complains in the episode. ... read more..

Saturday 28 January 2012

Federal Health Officials-Health Screenings-Healthday News-Breast Cancer-Health News

We wonder if fewer Americans are getting screened because it takes too long to g...

We wonder if fewer Americans are getting screened because it takes too long to get an appointment, or if insurance doesn't always cover it? Is anyone on this board behind in health screenings? If so, why? Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 26 (Healthday News) — The number of Americans being screened for colon, breast and cervical cancers still fall below national targets, federal health officials said Thursday.In 2010, 72.4 percent of women were being screened for Breast Cancer, below... read more..

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Online Dating Sites-Medical Conditions-Heart Disease-Skin Problems-Inflammation

Research is continuing to find that inflammation is at the root of many medical...

Research is continuing to find that inflammation is at the root of many Medical Conditions and diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, joint pain, allergies, digestive issues, skin problems and more. By simply including these anti-inflammatory foods in your daily diet, you can reduce your risk of these Conditions and improve your health. http://on.self.com/yvKNjIFive Foods that Reduce Inflammationwww.self.comSELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, news read more..

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Have you tried online dating? What do you think of it? http://bit.ly/ysjIyQ

Have you tried online dating? What do you think of it? http://bit.ly/ysjIyQPopular Online Dating Sites: What You Need to Know - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comMatch.com, eHarmony, OKCupid. Learn the real difference between popular online dating websites to find out which one is best for you. read more..

International Business-Republican Rivals-Bike Ride-Reminder-Ron Paul

It's a race to office--literally! Ron Paul challenged his Republican rivals to a...

It's a race to office--literally! Ron Paul challenged his Republican rivals to a 25-mi. bike ride in the Texas heat. Just for fun, who would you put your money on?Ron Paul Challenges His Republican Rivals for a 25-Mile Bike Ride [VIDEO] - International Business Twww.ibtimes.comRepublican presidential candidate Ron Paul challenged his much younger rivals to a bike ride to prove his physical fitness after moderator Wolf Blitzer had asked him about his age and health in the CNN-Florida debate Thursday. read more..


Weekend Challenge Reminder! Do 3 sets of 10 lunges (regular or full...on EACH le...

Weekend Challenge Reminder! Do 3 sets of 10 lunges (regular or full...on EACH leg. Modified version: only do one set) before every meal. Lunges target your quads, but they also work just about all of the other muscles of your lower body, including your glutes, hamstrings, and calves. ARE YOU IN? http://ow.ly/8J4ALWeekend Challengeow.lyAre you in? read more..

Friday 27 January 2012

Chain Bookstores-Book Wholesalers

'Private: #1 Suspect' tops best-sellers list

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Private: #1 Suspect" jumped to the top spot of the Publishers Weekly best-sellers list on Thursday. The list is compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide. Hardcover Fiction Last Week 1. "Private: #1 Suspect" by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown,$27.99) - 2. "Love in a Nutshell" by Janet Evanovich & Dorien Kelly (St. Martin's, $27.99) - 3. "Death Comes to Pemberley" by P.D. James (Knopf, $25.95) 2 4. "77 Shadow Street" by Dean Koontz (Bantam, $28) 1 5. ... read more..

Government Health Officials-American Women-Healthday News-Home Births-Health News

American women are all about having home births these days. What do you think?

American women are all about having home births these days. What do you think?More U.S. Babies Born at Home: CDC - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 26 (Healthday News) — The rate of home births in the United States has made a dramatic upturn since 2004, reversing a trend of decline throughout the 1990s, Government Health Officials said Thursday.Births taking place outside of the traditional hos... read more..

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School Lunches-Rachael Ray-Sleep

Rachael Ray and the USDA unveiled a new plan for school lunches with twice the f...

Rachael Ray and the USDA unveiled a new plan for school lunches with twice the fruits & veggies and more whole grains! What do you think of the new guidelines?School Lunches Healthier Than Ever in 2012 | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comWith the help of Rachael Ray, the USDA unveiled a new plan for school lunches, which marks some of the most significant changes to nutrition... read more..


Skipping sleep can impact almost all aspects of your health. Here are five reaso...

Skipping Sleep can impact almost all aspects of your health. Here are five reasons to get more sleep tonight: http://bit.ly/yrOjxJ5 Reasons You Need More Sleep - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comWe all know we need sleep for health but do you know why? When you learn the benefits of sleep you’ll be hitting the sack stat! read more..

Thursday 26 January 2012

Red Meat Eaters-Stroke Risk

Frequent red meat eaters at higher risk of stroke

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A high-protein diet might benefit health in some ways, but depending on what kind of protein a person consumes, it could raise their stroke risk too, suggests a large new study that finds eating lots of red meat ups the likelihood of having a stroke while poultry lowers it. "The main message from this paper is that the type of protein or the protein package is really important for the risk of stroke. We have to consider protein in the context of the foods," said Dr. Frank Hu, a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and one of the authors of the study. ... read more..

Flavorful Foods-Delicious Foods-Healthy Choice-Conagra Foods

What's your fave frozen meal? Here's a coupon (it's progressive, so the more peo...

What's your fave frozen meal? Here's a coupon (it's progressive, so the more people you share it with, the higher it grows in value!) for Healthy Choice meals.Healthy ChoiceWith Healthy Choice, you can enjoy a more healthful lifestyle without giving up the flavorful foods you love. Our chefs create delicious foods that meet or exceed the highest nutritional standards, while using innovative cooking technologies like steaming to heighten flavor, optimize texture and maximize crispness. From savory soups to great-tasting meals and snacks, you can find Healthy Choice throughout the grocery store and feel confident that you’re making smart decisions about what you eat. Brands with “healthy” in their name are held to a higher nutrition standard set by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Healthy Choice is the only major brand in its category that can call 100% of its products “healthy” as approved by the FDA. This means that each meal must have: • Low fat • Low saturated fat • Controlled sodium and cholesterol • 10% of the daily value for three beneficial nutrients (e.g., calcium, protein, fiber, iron, vitamin A or vitamin C) Company History The Healthy Choice story began with former ConAgra Foods CEO Charles "Mike" Harper. While traveling through California on business, this hot-fudge-sundae lover suffered a mild heart attack. Although he made a full recovery, he needed to re-evaluate his eating habits. So he began a search for foods that satisfied both his taste and health needs. When his search proved unsuccessful, he took it upon himself to bring to market products that taste good and are good for you. And that's how Healthy Choice was born. read more..

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Workout Equipment-Gym Equipment-Trainers

Did you know that seeing an ad for food can trigger your body to think you want...

Did you know that seeing an ad for food can trigger your body to think you want food? If you've ever been guilty of mindlessly snacking while watching TV (oh...just us?), here are three simple strategies to help you cut back: http://bit.ly/A9AEh6Stop the 'See Food' Dietwww.shape.comWe are bombarded by food ads every time we turn on the television. How much does this influence what we eat? Weight loss studies say a lot! Find out just what the TV/food connection is and what you can do about it. read more..


We got trainers to reveal their No. 1 piece of workout equipment! What's your go...

We got Trainers to reveal their No. 1 piece of workout equipment! What's your go-to piece of equipment? http://bit.ly/Af2i3BTrainers Reveal: The #1 Piece of Equipment I Swear By - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comTop trainers share the one piece of gym equipment they swear by and the best exercise using it. read more..

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Face Of The Earth-Cocktails

Your dream date fell off the face of the earth after date number two. Would you...

Your dream date fell off the face of the earth after date number two. Would you ever get in touch to ask what went wrong? Report back if you've used any of these apps or sites!Five New Tech Tools to Complicate Your Love Lifejezebel.comOnline dating is practically quaint at this point, so comfortable have we become with trusting our love lives to the interwebs. With that in mind, developers have come up with a whole new crop of apps and sites to make love, sex, and dating better — read more..

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Too many cocktails this past weekend? Carbo-load last night? It's never to late...

Too many cocktails this past weekend? Carbo-load last night? It's never to late to erase your health mistakes. Check out SELF's editor, Anna Maltby on WPIX-TV giving tips on how you can have a health do-over! http://on.self.com/zI40qAJan 24, 2012 10:33am read more..

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Health Magazine-Cravings Quiz-Health News

Take our cravings quiz! (On the bottom right of our homepage). Also tell us: Wha...

Take our cravings quiz! (On the bottom right of our homepage). Also tell us: What kinds of tastes do you tend to crave: Sugary ones like cookies, chocolate, salty ones like chips, fatty foods like fries, crunchy foods, creamy ones like Brie, acidic ones like wine? Health.com: Health News, Wellness, and Medical Informationwww.health.comHealth.com and Health Magazine provide up-to-date news and information about medicine, wellness, diet, nutrition, fitness, recipes, and weight-loss. Health.com combines expert medical information with the insights of real patients. read more..

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Happy Sunday! If you're looking for a fast, total-body workout to trim down from...

Happy Sunday! If you're looking for a fast, total-body workout to trim down from head to toe, these seven moves might be just the thing: http://bit.ly/zETPe2 7 Fat-Burning Moves that Tone Your Whole Body - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comFit in a fast, total-body workout with these complex exercises that sculpt every muscle from head to toe. read more..

Tuesday 24 January 2012

Wedding Traditions-Young Americans-Wedding Advice-Older Workers-Jobless Rate

Are older workers getting in the way of the young?

(Reuters) - Today's report on unemployment shows that the economy continues to gather steam - payrolls grew by 200,000 and the jobless rate ticked downward again, to 8.5 percent. But young Americans are having a much tougher time finding work than older workers. The seasonally-adjusted jobless rate for workers over age 55 stood at 6.2 percent last month, compared with 9.4 percent for workers age 25 to 34. And the overall workforce is getting more gray. ... read more..


Hey brides-to-be! What wedding traditions are you planning on following (or not)...

Hey brides-to-be! What wedding traditions are you planning on following (or not) on your big day? http://bit.ly/rmYiRD9 Wedding Traditions to Ignore - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comCommon wedding advice it's okay to ignore--and how to plan for a smoother, less stressful wedding day. read more..

Jillian Michaels-Jump Start Diet-Healthday News-Breast Cancer-Self Magazine

Jillian Michaels "SELF Magazine want to know: Have you signed up for the Jump S...

Jillian Michaels & SELF Magazine want to know: Have you signed up for the Jump Start Diet yet? What do you think of the fitness and diet plan? Check it out here: http://on.self.com/sWXGYphttp://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/373653_127882247420_1660775916_q.jpgJillian MichaelsOk I need your feedback... The Self Magazine peeps and I want to know if you have tried the total body transformation plan we put together in this months issue and if so what did you think?! read more..

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Share this with anyone you know who has been diagnosed with breast cancer! http:...

Share this with anyone you know who has been diagnosed with breast cancer! http://ow.ly/8BnpDMany Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options: Study - Health...ow.lyBy Madonna BehenHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 20 (Healthday News) — In too many cases, doctors aren’t doing a good job of informing American women... read more..

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Health And Fitness-Books On Tape-Hot Chocolate-Slow Songs

We asked some of our favorite health and fitness bloggers to share their workout...

We asked some of our favorite Health And Fitness bloggers to share their workout playlists with us, and they delivered! From slow songs to fast ones to books on tape, there's something to suit every workout: http://bit.ly/Ay8dChBloggers Reveal: "What's on My Workout Playlist"www.shape.comHealth and fitness bloggers share the best workout songs to transform an intense, fat-burning workout into a fun sweat session that doesn't even feel like exercise. read more..


In search for the perfect hot-chocolate recipe—one that doesn’t take too long to...

In search for the perfect hot-chocolate recipe—one that doesn’t take too long to make or have an egregious list of exotic ingredients? Look no further: http://ow.ly/8B3EJSip Thick Mexican Hot Chocolateow.lyMexican hot chocolate has only two ingredients—milk and chocolate—because that’s all it needs read more..

Monday 23 January 2012

Cool Kitchen Gadgets-Job Satisfaction-Homemade Meals-Healthy Eating-Kitchen Tools

Decorating your work space can make you up to 32% more productive. People who pe...

Decorating your work space can make you up to 32% more productive. People who personalize their office have more job satisfaction and fewer illnesses. Bring in a plant and some photos you love, and start sprucing! http://on.self.com/y31QORHow to Find a Career You Care Aboutwww.self.comMore women are rethinking traditional perks like prestige and a hefty paycheck to pursue a career that fuels their passion. Find out why now is the time to leave the relentless grind behind for a life you love. read more..

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With these cool kitchen gadgets, healthy, homemade meals will be a snap! http://...

With these cool kitchen gadgets, healthy, homemade meals will be a snap! http://bit.ly/wCXMuCMust-Have Kitchen Tools to Make Healthy Eating Easywww.shape.comThe best kitchen tools and cooking equipment to help you eat well and get excited about making healthy meals at home. read more..

Plaque

'I don't ask questions that I don't want to know the answers to,' says 27-year-o...

"I don't ask questions that I don't want to know the answers to," says 27-year-old Jenny* with a laugh. That's why she hasn't asked the three men she's currently sleeping with about their sexual pasts. And when they inquire about hers, she lies. Read more: http://ow.ly/8B2OAWhy Isn't Random Hooking Up Scary Anymore?ow.lySTDs and unplanned pregnancies are on the rise in women in their 20s and 30s. WH reveals how a casual attitude can have life-altering consequences read more..


Brush twice a day and floss at least once daily to remove the plaque and bacteri...

Brush twice a day and floss at least once daily to remove the plaque and bacteria that accumulates on your teeth and under your gumline...http://ow.ly/8B2u0 We're wondering, do you take good care of your teeth?Bad Breathow.lySmelly breath can embarrass anyone—here's how to get rid of it read more..

Broccoli Sprouts-Health Benefits-Cancer Cells

BROCCOLI BEATS MOST OTHER VEGGIES IN HEALTH BENEFITS: In the world of healthy ve...

BROCCOLI BEATS MOST OTHER VEGGIES IN HEALTH BENEFITS: In the world of healthy vegetables broccoli occupies the special status of being one of the most nutritious vegetable around.... Broccoli is a rich source of a variety of biochemicals that are known to fight cancer. These chemicals are so powerful they have even been shown to slow down the progression of existing cancer cells. One way to get the protective effects of broccoli without eating it at every meal is to supplement with broccoli sprouts. Broccoli sprouts have been shown to have anywhere from ten to one hundred times the level of isothiocyanates as the vegetable itself. By sprinkling some sprouts on a sandwich or salad, you can get the health benefits of broccoli without consuming high quantities of the vegetable itself. As if all that cancer fighting potential isn’t enough, broccoli is also a rich source of fiber, vitamin C, beta carotene, folate, as well as a variety of other important nutrients. All of this for less than fifty calories per serving. Broccoli is a definite winner on the nutritional front. If you’re ready to harness the health benefits of broccoli, why not consider adding more of this powerful vegetable to your diet today? read more..

Budget Breakfast-Peanut Butter-Bananas

Unfortunately, it looks like trans fats are here to stay: A new report has found...

Unfortunately, it looks like trans fats are here to stay: A new report has found high levels of trans fats and hydrogenated oils in many large supermarkets. Here are some tips to help you avoid them as best you can when you're shopping. http://bit.ly/xMAxT2Avoid the Trans Fat Trapwww.shape.comWhat are trans fats and what is hydrogenated oil? Are these unhealthy fats different? Which is worse? Get the fat facts and find out how to avoid food companies’ sneaky fat traps. read more..


Quick Budget Breakfast: Whole grain toast, peanut butter, bananas, and a touch o...

Quick Budget Breakfast: Whole grain toast, peanut butter, bananas, and a touch of honey. More wallet-smart meal ideas here!The Healthiest Budget Breakfasts | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comStock your kitchen with these breakfast staples that are low in cost but high in nutrition read more..

Sunday 22 January 2012

Suze Orman-Vip Host-Facebook

Our friends at Glamour have a VIP host NOW! At 1pm EST Suze Orman is on call to...

Our friends at Glamour have a VIP host NOW! At 1pm EST Suze Orman is on call to answer burning questions about the Benjamins. Stay tuned for our Five on 5 video with Suze and SELF Editor-in-Chief Lucy Danziger where she'll share her money saving mantra for 2012. VIP Facebook Chat: Talk with Suze Orman LIVE Friday, January 20, from 1-1:30 P.M. (ET)www.glamour.comOMG, I’m so excited about our latest celebrity Facebook chatter that I can’t even stand it. Get ready because Friday, January 20, Suze Orman, the queen of personal finance advice, and blazer-wearing extraordinaire, will be taking your questions--live on Glamour’s... read more..

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Midday Mind Games-Women's Health-Blogger

If you could do anything in the world, what would you do? Our Girl on the Go's g...

If you could do anything in the world, what would you do? Our Girl on the Go's guest Blogger turned her life upside down when she switched from working in finance to the wine industry--and she's never been happier or healthier: http://bit.ly/w7IuK5How Wine Expert Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan Found her Dream Job - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comFollowing her passion for good wines led wine expert Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan to her dream job. Find out how she finally found job satisfaction. read more..


Midday Mind Games (the good kind). These activities aren't just fun, they're als...

Midday Mind Games (the good kind). These activities aren't just fun, they're also some of the best ways to grow gray matter, according to top brain doctors: http://ow.ly/8AxJwGames that Help Train Your Brain | Women's Health Magazineow.lyA mental fitness plan to boost memory, amp creativity, and fine-tune focus read more..

Saturday 21 January 2012

This Weekend

WEEKEND CHALLENGE: This weekend is all about lifting! Before each meal on Saturd...

WEEKEND CHALLENGE: This weekend is all about lifting! Before each meal on Saturday and Sunday, pick something up (it could be laundry, your kid, dumbbells, shopping bags, etc.) and lift it over your head 10 times (3 sets). You can either do single presses or use both arms. Advanced Option: Add squats between each rep. If you can, snap a photo of yourself lifting this weekend. We’ll be asking for you to share those pics with us on Monday morning! So...ARE YOU IN? We’ll be posting reminders all weekend. read more..


It's past five o'clock at 4xSquare. After a busy week of closing our March issue...

It's past five o'clock at 4xSquare. After a busy week of closing our March issue we're ready to kick up our heels, if only for a hot second. We'll be sipping Prosecco and Red Velvet from our friends at Cupcake Vineyard Wines Here's why you should treat yourself to a glass of red tonight: http://on.self.com/tZQC4x read more..

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Effects Of Soft Drinks-Daily Routine-Side Effects

ALL ABOUT CARBONATED DRINKS??......Taking soft drinks have become our daily rout...

ALL ABOUT CARBONATED DRINKS??......Taking soft drinks have become our daily routine without considering their side effects. Carbonated or so called soft drinks have become a part of our diet to such an extent that for many, a meal or a snack without a soft drink is unthinkable. Although soft drinks may provide instant refreshment, they are very harmful to our bodies. A carbonated drink is nothing more than a toxic brew of colouring agents and chemicals with no nutritive value. A regular bottle contains an equivalent of 11 teaspoons of sugar and excessive consumption can lead to increased triglyceride (fat) formation and decreased glucose tolerance, either of which may cause diabetes. A regular can of a soft drink contains 45 milligrams of caffeine and can lead to a dependence on the substance. These drinks have a pH of 3,4 (acidic), which is strong enough to dissolve your teeth and intestinal linings. For habitual drinkers, the risk of bone fractures increases by three to four times and in the long run may even cause osteoporosis. Considering all harmful effects of soft drinks, it only makes sense to switch over to healthier substitutes such as water, fresh juices, flavoured milk, lemon water and green tea. read more..

Personal Trainers-Shit Girls-Pregnancy

She put on 70 pounds during pregnancy and it took her 14+ years to take it off....

She put on 70 pounds during Pregnancy and it took her 14+ years to take it off. Find out what kept Shelli Charnquist going!She Lost the Baby Weight—and Then Some | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comShelli Charnquist was skinny all her life—until she gained 70 pounds during her pregnancy. It took her more than 14 years to take it off, but now she feels better than ever! read more..


Ladies-- Are you guilty of saying any of these?! (Uh oh, we are...)

Ladies-- Are you guilty of saying any of these?! (Uh oh, we are...) Shit Women Say to Personal Trainers (Inspired by Shit Girls Say)www.youtube.comhttp://www.twitter.com/bjgaddour Shit Women Say to Personal Trainers, inspired by the "Shit Girls Say" video series. Starring BJ Gaddour, CEO of StreamFIT.co... read more..

New Year's Resolution-Champagne Toasts-Good Intentions-Cheapflights

Travel Picks: Top 10 New Year's resolution vacations
Personal Coaching-Online Games-Snow Showers-Resolution-Real Women
Bonhomme Carnaval, the mascot of the Quebec Winter Carnival, waves to the crowd before the snow bath in Quebec City

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Good intentions. They come around every year and are practically synonymous with champagne toasts on December 31. Wavering already? Not to worry, online travel adviser Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) has come up with a top 10 list of destinations to help keep those New Year's resolutions on track. Reuters has not endorsed this list: 1. Resolution: Stress less Destination: St. Lucia, Caribbean Blissful white sand beaches, lush green palm trees that provide welcome shade, and a seemingly endless sea - the recipe for pure relaxation. ... read more..

Friday 20 January 2012

Effects Of Alcohol-Fetal Development-Pregnant Ladies-Pregnant Women-Fair Share

Share this with the pregnant women you know: A new study finds that alcohol is n...

Share this with the pregnant women you know: A new study finds that alcohol is never safe for a developing fetus—even right at the beginning. We've seen our fair share of pregnant ladies sipping wine at dinner, have you?Alcohol Never Safe for Developing Babies During Pregnancy | Healthland | TIME.comhealthland.time.comDrinking and pregnancy don’t mix, but when are babies most vulnerable to the effects of alcohol? The end of the first trimester appears to be the period when alcohol can wreak the most havoc on fetal development, causing physical deformities as well as behavioral and cognitive symptoms, accordi... read more..

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Stretches-Stress

Don't let a disorganized closet add more stress to your life! Our Girl on the Go...

Don't let a disorganized closet add more Stress to your life! Our Girl on the Go shares her tips for giving your closet a makeover the fun way: http://bit.ly/zrNshjHow to Organize a Closet the Fun Way - Shape Magazinewww.shape.comSure you know HOW to organize a closet but who wants to actually DO it? Find out how to make cleaning out the closet fun—or as fun as it can be. You’ll be glad you did it, especially when you find just what you need inside your well organized closet. read more..


These stretches feel amazing, whether you do them at the beginning of the day or...

These stretches feel amazing, whether you do them at the beginning of the day or the end: http://bit.ly/zQCE9W6 Active Stretches You Should Be Doingwww.shape.comDecrease your risk of injury, relieve back pain, and boost performance with these six moves. read more..

Feeling a little bit blah this morning? Our Girl on the Go shared 14 things she...

Feeling a little bit blah this morning? Our Girl on the Go shared 14 things she...

Feeling a little bit blah this morning? Our Girl on the Go shared 14 things she does when she's feeling down (and most of them are free!) What do you do to raise your spirits on the mornings you wake up feeling less than your best? http://bit.ly/wEtzX0Generating a Good Moodwww.shape.comThese 14 things make me happy and what’s more, most of them are free! Give them a try to get in a good mood or make your own pick-me-up list to raise your spirits when you’re feeling down. read more..


A new study shows that...surprise! - people are often wrong about how much 'hotn...

A new study shows that...surprise! - people are often wrong about how much "hotness" matters to them http://on.self.com/xo7N9ONew Research: What You're Looking for in a Guy (but Don't Even Know...on.self.comSELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, news read more..

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Thursday 19 January 2012

Gym Membership-Healthy Hair

New year, new YOU! You could win a one-year gym membership, healthy hair makeove...

New year, new YOU! You could win a one-year gym membership, healthy hair makeover and awesome Pantene North America products from WH! http://ow.ly/7D01V [sponsored]Pantenepantenesweeps.comNo purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void Where Prohibited. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am Eastern Time, Nov. 22nd, 2011 and ends 11:59 pm Eastern Time, Feb. 8th, 2012. Must be over 18 years of age and resident 50 US or DC to enter. For the Of? ... read more..


Feeling anxiety about your next birthday? Don't fret! Enjoy life at every stage...

Feeling anxiety about your next birthday? Don't fret! Enjoy life at every stage and know that it only gets better http://on.self.com/w3IoGtAnxious About Your Next Birthday? Why Getting Older Rocks : Healthy SELFon.self.comSELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, news read more..

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Health Problems-Junk Food-Obesity

OBESITY "HEALTH: Obesity today has grown in numbers and continues to grow at...

OBESITY & HEALTH: Obesity today has grown in numbers and continues to grow at an alarming rate. From children to old people, all have adapted a sedentary style of life that requires minimum physical movement. Another factor that contributes obesity is the consumption of food high in fat content.... tinned preserved food has replaced the healthy home cooked food. The main reason for this is the busy schedule that do not permit us to cook fresh food. People literally live on junk food or ready to eat meals. The fresh fruits & vegetables have been replaced by burgers, ice creams, chocolates, non-veg pizzas & carbonated drinks etc. An obese person also runs a high risk of having serious diseases like heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, joint problems, breathing problems, cancer & gall stone etc, thus making it amply evident that these days most of the health problems are more or less related to excess weight of a person. It is very important to get rid of extra weight to remain away from fatal diseases. BALANCED DIET IS NO LONGER AN OPTION BUT A NEED.... NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING THIN FEELS. To know how much overweight you are and for FREE body composition analysis, visit the following link http://www.indiadiets.com/BMI/Health_Analysis.htm read more..

Wednesday 18 January 2012

What We Know: Track Stars-Burn Calories-Research

What we know: Track stars have amazing bodies. What former 400-meter hurdler Sha...

What we know: Track stars have amazing bodies. What former 400-meter hurdler Shaun Thompson knows: how you can get one! We asked Thompson to pick his top multitasking moves to help you get an insane body in only 20 minutes. In as few as two weeks, your sleek physique will be what's causing the mania. http://on.self.com/yGdUy0Insanity: 20 Minutes to Totally Tonedwww.self.comGet six free moves: (Double Diamond, Stance Jacks, Hit the Floor, Power Jump, The Heisman, Switch Kick) from the DVD craze. read more..

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Burn calories (and save time!) by taking the stairs. Research shows riding the e...

Burn calories (and save time!) by taking the stairs. Research shows riding the elevator takes 2.8 times longer. Here's why...Diet and Fitness Lies You Tell Yourself | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comOwn up and stop rationalizing why you’re not eating right and moving more read more..

Cabbage Soup Diet-Grapefruit Diet-Female Libido-Raw Food Diet-Failed Diets

Why the Raw Food Diet Didn’t Work for Me

COMMENTARY | Like many women, I have struggled with my weight off and on since I graduated from college. I tried many diets over the years including the three-day diet, the Slim-Fast diet, the grapefruit diet, the cabbage soup diet, the onion soup diet and others with varying results. I usually lost some weight, but what it boiled down to was that the diets restricted my calorie intake for a short period after which I went back to eating my normal diet and would eventually regain the weight. After a long series of failed diets, I gave up and subsequently gain even more weight. read more..


Even if you were a Lusty Lana once upon a time, these days your libido may be mo...

Even if you were a Lusty Lana once upon a time, these days your libido may be more lifeless than a dorm-room houseplant...Wake it up! http://ow.ly/8wWBiIs Your Libido MIA?ow.lySexual desire can be a tricky thing---here today, gone tomorrow--and for some, always elusive. WH finds out where the female libido might be hiding read more..

Modern Healthcare-Intense Workout-Country Doctor-Rural America-Photo Gallery

You MUST view this incredible gallery of doctors practicing in rural America in...

You MUST view this incredible gallery of doctors practicing in rural America in the 1940s. So moving, so powerful...puts all the (legitimate) complaints about modern healthcare practices into stark perspective. NEVER-SEEN: 'Country Doctor' - Photo Gallery - LIFEwww.life.comThe 1948 photoessay "Country Doctor," featuring pictures by the great Eugene Smith, is celebrated as one of the 20th century's greatest feats of photojournalism. But not even LIFE magazine could publish every single picture that Smith shot during the several weeks he spent chronicling... read more..

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Eat or drink something that contains protein "carbs within about 30 min of fini...

Eat or drink something that contains protein & carbs within about 30 min of finishing an intense workout. See why: http://on.self.com/AwQtEVSnacks to Help You Get the Most From Your Workouton.self.comSELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, news read more..

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Tuesday 17 January 2012

American College Of Sports Medicine-Heart Rate Training Zone-The Chronic Diseases

To optimize exercise, heed your heart rate training zone

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Whether you're interested in running a marathon or staving off the chronic diseases of ageing, to reap the rewards of your efforts getting into the zone is essential. Experts say knowing and staying within your heart rate training zone is an easy way to pace the intensity of your workout. "Exercisers need to get to at least a moderate level of physical activity in order to reap the benefits," said Dr. Adrian Hutber of the American College of Sports Medicine. "Your goal is to get to a stage where you're fit enough to exercise within your heart rate training zone. ... read more..

Healthday News-Health News-Smoke

Did you ever know someone in your family who smoke, ate what they wanted, then l...

Did you ever know someone in your family who smoke, ate what they wanted, then lived to 100? Any idea why some people can live so long? Here's a study that attempts an answer....Why Some People Live to 110 - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comSUNDAY, Jan. 8 (Healthday News) — People who live 110 years or longer have as many disease-associated genes as those in the general population, but they may also be blessed with protective genes that help them live so long, researchers report.The team of U.S. scientists noted that supercentenarians,... read more..

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Monday 16 January 2012

Chinese Menu-Lo Mein

People who asked themselves each week, 'How much will I work out?' increased the...

People who asked themselves each week, "How much will I work out?" increased their activity by 138%. Wow! How can posing a question have that big a reward? http://on.self.com/zBBJLT18 Secrets of the Super Motivatedwww.self.comYou know that girl with the seemingly superhuman mojo who always manages to fit in fitness…and into her skinny jeans. No need for envious glances. You can steal her playbook! Here's the research-proven forumla for success. Plus, athletes, stars and trainers share their tips! read more..

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Having Chinese for dinner tonight? Skip the noodle-packed lo mein and go for Bud...

Having Chinese for dinner tonight? Skip the noodle-packed lo mein and go for Buddha's Delight instead, which is full of steamed tofu and fiber-rich vegetables: http://bit.ly/zJVkCWThe Best and Worst Chinese Takeoutwww.shape.comFive Chinese menu items to skip (and five to try instead). read more..

Restaurant Meal-Health News-Marriage

Have you ever eaten an entire restaurant meal, and barely tasted a bite? If so,...

Have you ever eaten an entire restaurant meal, and barely tasted a bite? If so, you must read this breaking news on a new strategy that can help you lose weight. Can Mindfulness Curb Restaurant Overeating? - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comMONDAY, January 9, 2012 (Health.com) — Supersized portions and high-calorie dishes in restaurants are often blamed for contributing to America’s obesity epidemic, and for good reason. People tend to carry more body fat if they eat out frequently, and they tend to consume more calories and fat in res... read more..

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Protect your marriage...In a study, roughly 20 percent of men and 15 percent of...

Protect your marriage...In a study, roughly 20 percent of men and 15 percent of women under age 35 copped to cheating on their spouses...read more: http://ow.ly/8rd9qHow To Prevent Cheating In Your Marriageow.lyWondering how to prevent cheating in your marriage? We look at this troubling trend and show you how to avoid committing adultery. read more..

Saturated Fat-Workout Tip

Eating high amounts of saturated fat—more than 4g in an hour—can raise the level...

Eating high amounts of saturated fat—more than 4g in an hour—can raise the levels of bad cholesterol in your blood, which can stick to your arteries, and, even worse, turns on inflammatory genes that result in those wrinkles, poor orgasm quality, and you got it, that gunk in your brain that makes your memory be less than it is now. http://on.self.com/xlJZcO YouBeautyAvoid These Foods to Keep Your Mind Sharpwww.self.comSELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, news read more..

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Expert workout tip # 7: Remember to breathe! Something as seemingly simple as re...

Expert workout tip # 7: Remember to breathe! Something as seemingly simple as remembering to focus on your breath during your workout might help you to become more fit: http://bit.ly/uXSsFEExperts Reveal: 15 Workout Upgrades for Better Results - Shape Magazinewww.shape.com15 expert-approved tips to amp up your workout for better results. read more..

Nasal Irrigation-Officials-Tap Water-Amoebas

A 20-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman died this year from what officials bel...

A 20-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman died this year from what officials believe to be “brain-eating amoebas” found in Louisiana tap water. The infected water entered the victims’ brains through their noses after using a tap water-filled neti pot...http://ow.ly/85AoG"Brain-Eating Amoeba" Found in Louisiana Tap Waterow.lyNeti pots, designed to relieve sinus irritation through nasal irrigation, are safe as long as you follow the manufacturers instructions to use... read more..

Sunday 15 January 2012

Foods Containing Carbohydrates-How Safe Are High Protein-Low Carbohydrate Diets

HOW SAFE ARE HIGH PROTEIN AND LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIETS: The theory behind high pro...

HOW SAFE ARE HIGH PROTEIN AND LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIETS: The theory behind high protein and low-carbohydrate diets is that if dieters avoid foods containing carbohydrates i.e. starches or sugars — they will shed pounds. Such diets eliminate or dramatically restrict the intake of fruit, fruit juice, starchy vegetables, beans, bread, rice, cereals, pasta and other grain products, and all other foods containing carbohydrate, leaving a limited diet of foods that contain primarily fat and protein viz. meat, cheese, nonstarchy vegetables, and very little else. As the diet proceeds, the carbohydrate restriction relaxes somewhat, but fatty, high-protein foods continue to dominate the dieter's platter. Low-carbohydrate diets typically include quantities of cholesterol, fat, saturated fat, and protein that exceeds the recommended safe limits set by the National Academy of Sciences, and are often low in fiber and other important dietary constituents. “High-protein diets are not recommended bcoz they restrict healthful foods that provide essential nutrients and do not provide the variety of foods needed to adequately meet nutritional needs. Individuals who follow these diets are therefore at risk for compromised vitamin and mineral intake, as well as potential cardiac, renal, bone, and liver abnormalities overall.” So one should follow the principle of healthy and balanced eating to lose weight. read more..

Lymphatic Drainage-Sweet Stuff-Blood Flow

Last-minute present? A gift certificate to get a massage...Massage increases blo...

Last-minute present? A gift certificate to get a massage...Massage increases blood flow, which plumps up slack skin, encourages lymphatic drainage (the shuttling of toxins out and away from cells so that more nutrients can travel in), and adds vitality to a dull complexion and lackluster hair...http://ow.ly/88gsqSecret Benefits of Massageow.lyMassages don't just feel good, they actually do good. For stronger, healthier hair and more radiant skin, take a hands-on approach read more..


How sweet it isn't: Americans down more than THREE TIMES the recommended 6-teasp...

How sweet it isn't: Americans down more than THREE TIMES the recommended 6-teaspoons-per-day max. That's 18 teaspoons of sweet stuff, people!How Sweet It Isn't | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comThe scoop on just how addictive, detrimental, and sneaky sugar can be and four painless ways to ditch the sweet stuff read more..

Meal Timings-Erratic Meal-Acidic Foods-Fast Foods-Incidence

ALARMING !!! MODERN LIFESTYLES "ERRATIC MEAL TIMINGS:Nowadays, most people jus...

ALARMING !!! MODERN LIFESTYLES & ERRATIC MEAL TIMINGS: Nowadays, most people just gulp fast foods particularly processed and bottled foods and eat at irregular intervals triggering the incidence of acidity. While acidity itself may appear innocuous, it can trigger more serious conditions like oesophageal and gastric cancers. Surprisingly, very acidic foods such as vinegar and lemons actually reduce acidity while milk, contrary to popular thinking stimulates acid secretion. Next time, though don't bite off more than you digest !! WHAT AND HOW TO EAT: - Eat food low in fats - Have small but frequent meals - Eat cooked vegetables and sprouts WHAT TO AVOID: - High fat meats - Dairy products - Caffeine - Chocolates and carbonated beverages - Fried foods and smoking read more..

Slow Cooker Recipes-Crockpot Recipes-Resolutions-Carnita

We found 9 crockpot recipes that you'll love. This Crockpot Carnita dish is one...

We found 9 crockpot recipes that you'll love. This Crockpot Carnita dish is one of our favorites, but you can get all the recipes here http://bit.ly/tu2G6L 9 Healthy Crockpot Recipes to Try This Winter - Shape Magazinebit.lyWinter is the perfect time of year to put your slow cooker recipes to good use! Slow cookers (also known as 'Crockpots') make homemade meals a cinch—simply fill them with your ingredients in the morning, and by the time you get home from work, dinner is ready to be served! read more..


How are some of the healthiest people we know planning to stick to their 2012 re...

How are some of the healthiest people we know planning to stick to their 2012 Resolutions? Their answers could help you!Health Experts’ New Year’s Resolutions | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comWe asked some of the healthiest people we know to share how they plan to knock a few items off their self-improvement bucket lists read more..

Thursday 12 January 2012

Volunteer Vacation-Rewarding Vacation-Global Volunteers-Voluntourism-Blogger

Do you like to volunteer? Our Girl on the Go's inspiring guest blogger shares ho...

Do you like to volunteer? Our Girl on the Go's inspiring guest blogger shares how you can volunteer abroad for a rewarding vacation http://bit.ly/yaFPvL Voluntourism: How to Volunteer Abroad - Shape Magazinebit.lyEver wonder how to volunteer abroad? It can be tricky post-college but Voluntourism organizations like Global Volunteers makes it easy! One woman shares her amazing experience volunteering abroad and how you can jump on a volunteer vacation too. read more..


How often do you reach for food, thinking you're hungry when you're really not?...

How often do you reach for food, thinking you're hungry when you're really not? How can you tell the difference? http://on.self.com/AqvWL2How to Know if You're Really Hungry: Healthy SELFon.self.comSELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, news read more..

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Controversial Advertisements-The Holocaust-Aliens

Scary-skinny models in risque situations, references to the Holocaust, aliens ea...

Scary-skinny models in risque situations, references to the Holocaust, aliens eating the overweight--what were these gyms thinking?! Read about the controversy and tell us what you think.Gym Ad Campaigns Gone Horribly Wrong | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comSee the controversial advertisements that have produced major backlash this week, and read about other flops from years past read more..


'Not tonight honey...' Ever find yourself saying this? You might be on to someth...

"Not tonight honey..." Ever find yourself saying this? You might be on to something that can improve your sex life http://on.self.com/AgKdLdWhy Turning Down Sex Is a Good Idea ... Once in a While: Healthy SELFon.self.comSELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, news read more..

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Census Bureau Report-Lifestyle Coach-65 And Older

Do you feel like you've tried EVERYTHING out there to get in shape? You'll defin...

Do you feel like you've tried EVERYTHING out there to get in shape? You'll definitely want to read this! A lifestyle coach might be what's missing from your weight loss arsenal. Should You Get a Lifestyle Coach? | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comYou have a trainer for your fitness, a nutritionist for your diet, but who’s looking out for your total wellness? These experts could help you crack the code to staying on track read more..


65-and-Older Population Soars

There are now more Americans age 65 and older than at any other time in U.S. history. According to a new Census Bureau report, there were 40.3 million people age 65 and older on April 1, 2010, up 5.3 percent from 35 million in 2010 (and just 3.1 million in 1900). read more..

Healthday News-Risk Factor-Overeating-Fat Cells-Dementia

Another reason to start TODAY: A hormone produced by fat cells increases the ris...

Another reason to start TODAY: A Hormone produced by fat cells increases the risk of dementia in women.Study: Fat hormone increases risk of dementia in womenthechart.blogs.cnn.comSome risk factors for dementia like getting old and having a family history cannot be prevented, but a new study shows that hormones produced in excess weight around the middle may be another risk factor, particularly for women. read more..


How to Keep From Overeating When Eating Out

TUESDAY, Jan. 10 (Healthday News) -- It's easy to overeat at restaurants. But researchers from University of Texas at Austin say they've come up with a strategy that helped a group of middle-aged women who eat out frequently avoid gaining weight and even lose a few pounds. read more..

Wednesday 11 January 2012

Healthday News-Fitness Level-Pink Slip-Doughnut-Diet

Put down that doughnut, friend. Pulling the 9-to-5 is no excuse to let your diet...

Put down that doughnut, friend. Pulling the 9-to-5 is no excuse to let your Diet slip! Lose weight during your workday with these 25 tips.25 Ways to Lose Weight at Work | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comGive workplace weight gain the pink slip by employing these tactics for taking more steps, making healthier food choices, and managing stress sans candy and caffeine . Learn more at Fitbie.com read more..


Tips to Start Running and Stay Motivated in 2012

FRIDAY, Dec. 30 (Healthday News) -- Taking up running is a good way to boost your Fitness Level in the year ahead, but one expert cautioned that anyone new to the sport -- or exercise in general -- should have realistic expectations about the commitment it takes to reach their goals. read more..

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Health Headlines-Kirstie Alley-Dash Diet-Gwyneth

We're barely a week into 2012 and the health headlines are already getting out o...

We're barely a week into 2012 and the health headlines are already getting out of control! This Week in Fit: Gwyneth's pricey cleanse, Snooki's goal weight, Kirstie Alley dancing take 2, the DASH diet, and more!Week in Review: DASH Diet, Gwyneth’s Cleanse, and More | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comAt the start of the new year, the world’s buzzing with talk of shaping up and shedding pounds. Here’s what’s new in the diet and fitness world this week read more..


6 Fun Ways to Sharpen Your Memory

Have trouble recalling your second-grade teacher's name, or even just what you ate for dinner last night? If so, that's natural: Both long-term and short-term memory tend to worsen as people age. The more neuroscientists learn about this process of decline, however, the more tricks they've uncovered for how to slow — or even reverse — the process. read more..

Food Selection-Skin Concerns-Gorgeous Skin-Food Choices-Self Tanning

Think the sun’s warm UV rays ‘dry out’ your breakouts and the color it creates m...

Think the sun’s warm UV rays ‘dry out’ your breakouts and the color it creates makes your skin look gorgeous? Or do you love how your body looks more toned and cellulite disappears when you have a tan? Or do you just love what it does for your mood? Tell us your sun-loving tales and we may choose you to be featured in a SELF story. We’ll have experts in skin, self tanning, and fitness create a UV-free healthy, gorgeous skin program targeted for your specific skin concerns and tanning triggers. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PGBFLRYWant to be featured in a SELF story? Surveywww.surveymonkey.com read more..

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How Food Choices Affect Your Retirement

Not that many people consider how their evening meal impacts their Retirement, but perhaps they should. Our daily consumption dramatically affects our finances, and changing our food choices can alter our chances of a solid retirement. Here are several ways your food selection matters for your golden years. read more..

Famous Actress-Pommes Frites-Wh

From WH's Fit Bride: 'I once read an interview with a famous actress in which sh...

From WH's Fit Bride: "I once read an interview with a famous actress in which she waxed poetic about vacationing in Paris and actually LOSING weight, despite eating piles of pommes frites, because of all the walking she did and the natural-ness of the food, etc. etc....I’d love to believe that’s possible. I had no such luck..." Read more: http://ow.ly/8kmVqWho Loses Weight on Vacation, Anyway?ow.lyA five day break from computer screens and treadmills was invigorating. But while I’m well rested (if a tad hungover), I can’t say I’m thrilled... read more..

Monday 9 January 2012

Positive Thinking-Positive Attitude-Immune System-Health Risk

POSITIVE THINKING AND YOUR HEALTH: “You can’t get much done in life if you only...

POSITIVE THINKING AND YOUR HEALTH: “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good." While everyone seems to know that negative feelings can eventually damage your health, there’s a new theory that a positive attitude can help you sustain good health and maybe even make you feel a whole lot better. Can it chase away illness? It sure can. If a person has the ability to control good health, even a little bit, it’s worth looking into. In other words, If you don’t have anything to lose by maintaining a positive attitude, and all the good health to gain, then why not maintain that optimistic spirit? At the very least, you’ll be happy, contented, and able to handle anything life throws at you. According to a 15-year study by Dutch doctors, involving 545 men between the ages of 64 and 84, optimism and just an overall great positive attitude reduced the health risk by half! That even beats the “laughter is the best medicine” cliché. So, why is it that people with a negative attitude or a feeling of hopelessness seem to sicken, while people with a more positive attitude can recover more easily? Doctors have done studies on the human immune system trying to figure out exactly that. Unfortunately, the immune system cells of people who are hopeless and sad are unable to fight off diseases. When these people are given hope and are able to think in a more positive manner, they develop stronger immune systems. A healthy immune system stands a better chance of fighting off diseases and allowing the person to regain good health. Part of the reason for this is that positive thinking and emotions give a person more energy and stamina; and that helps the immune system. It makes perfect sense that if you can improve the mind, making it more hopeful and positive, it would then affect the entire bodily system, helping to cure what ails you. Unfortunately for us all, hope isn’t something your doctor can prescribe for you; you have to find it on your own. So, before you give in to that constant pity party, consider your health. And never trivialize the power of positive thinking. Prevention would seem to be the ideal way to go. Work on that attitude adjustment now, before you become ill. A change of attitude will help your immune system work at peak efficiency, effectively preventing most illnesses. Let that positive thinking and emotion energize you and make you happier right now. Then learn to maintain that positive flow. The life you save could be your own. Not only will positive attitude help you stay healthier, but it can even delay the aging process. In fact people who view life more positively show fewer signs of frailty than those who have a pessimistic outlook in life. Thus it won't be an exaggeration to say that “A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” read more..

Fitness Goals-Marathon

Marathons aren't for everyone--and that's OK! Pick one of these challenging fitn...

Marathons aren't for everyone--and that's OK! Pick one of these challenging fitness goals for 2012 instead. What's yours?!I Don’t Want to Run a Marathon | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comRunning 26.2 miles is a popular fitness goal, but it’s not the only route to weight loss and better health. Here are some other milestones to hit to help you shape up this year read more..


This series promises to help you shed pounds and firm up in just 40 days http://...

This series promises to help you shed pounds and firm up in just 40 days http://bit.ly/yas6dW New Home Workout Program We Love - Shape Magazinebit.lyIt only takes 80 minutes a week to reach your fitness goals, according to SHAPE’s Fitness Editor-at-Large Jay Cardiello. read more..