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by Lexi Patronis, Glamour Heart disease is the number-one killer of women, and more than 42 million women are currently living with some for of cardiovascular illness–so it’s important that we work to keep our hearts healthy! With that in mind, here are a few of the things you can do right now to give…
By Zach Van Hart, for SparkPeople Stress happens. No matter how organized you are, how good your systems are, or how friendly your work and living environments are, stress can find a way to poke its ugly head in from time to time. What can you do? Turn to a convenient Stress Buster – a…
You already know that those four-inch heels make you look sexy and now science substantiates that: A recent study published in the journal Evolution and Behavior found that women who wear heels are perceived as more feminine than those who wear flatter shoes. And with spring coming earlier this year (according to Groundhog Day, anyway)…
The feminist in me is ashamed to admit that I still feel guilty when I leave my family for a night or an afternoon for some ‘me’ time. For the longest time I didn’t even consider getting back into a fitness regimen because there just weren’t enough hours in the day, unless I were to…
by Elizabeth Goodman Artis What can your pee say about your health?You know that you’ve had your share of water/beer/coffee by the frequency in which you need to use the loo, but what else can pee tell you about your health and habits? A lot, it turns out. We asked R. Mark Ellerkmann, M.D., Director…
Photo: Thinkstock By Corrie Pikul Happy Fruit Oranges and papaya are high in vitamin B6 and folic acid, both of which have been found to be lacking in studies in patients who suffer from depression. The Thinking Woman’s Pick-Me-Up Fish oil is famously high in polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to brain function and…
Don’t feel bad about being selfish with these things…Sure, you should always give to others whenever you can. But sometimes, you’ve just gotta do you. And research backs that up: Studies have shown that being a little selfish can actually make you a happier person. Olga Levancuka, author of How to be Selfish (And Other…
Feeling like you need a healthy living revamp? Here are 10 ways to make this week your healthiest yet. Exercise for 150 minutes this week. Whether you work out for 50 minutes three times a week or exercise every weekday for 30 minutes, 150 minutes is the bare minimum experts recommend to maintain heart and…
Congestion is one of the more annoying manifestations of catching a cold, and the stuffy nose and sinus pain that result from it can make other cold symptoms even more unbearable. Instead of loading up on an over-the-counter decongestant, which may make you drowsy and foggy-headed, here are four natural ways you can relieve congestion.…
Every so-called healthy snack has had its time in the spotlight-remember rice cakes? Even though they tasted like cardboard, they were the “it” healthy snack for a while. But are rice cakes and other similar munchies actually good for you-or are they more like treats? Strictly speaking, a snack should be a mini-meal that offers…
If the last time you ate fried anything was at the state fair three years ago, we have news for you. No, funnel cake hasn’t become the diet food du jour. But fried foods — as well as burgers and beer — can have a place in a healthy diet. Surprised? No wonder. “With all…
Barre pro Kate Albarelli leads a Figure 4 class at Pure YogaIf you think you’d like to try a barre fitness class, be ready for a workout that will push your muscles to their limit. “Barre classes include components of pilates, yoga, and ballet,” explains Kate Albarelli, the creator of the Figure 4 barre class…