A Hair Beyond the Blade
Author: Anna Sachse Date: 11-13-2009
Once upon a time, body hair protected us from germs, provided cushioning for sensitive parts, helped keep us warm on cold winter. But these are the days of barely-there bikinis in the “Sports Illustrated” Swimsuit Edition and baby-smooth ch... |
Less Give, More Thanks
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 11-02-2009
When the holiday that calls for thankfulness occurs during a recession, offering gratitude might not be the first thing on your mind.
"Trying to get people to remember the positive is challenging," says Annie Zirkel, a relationship consultant, Ann A... |
Pamper Your Peds on a Shoestring
Author: Dawn Klingensmith Date: 10-23-2009
You don't have to pay spa prices for pampered feet and pretty toenails polished to perfection. All you need are the proper tools and techniques - plus a steady hand - to achieve a professional-looking pedicure at home. For the ultimate spa-like experie... |
Safety First
Author: Chris Adamson Date: 10-12-2009
With all the wild parties and even wilder treat-crazed and costumed children roaming the streets, Halloween can be dangerous. Here are some basic guidelines to follow for both children and adults to make sure the holiday doesn't go sour.
For Childre... |
Safety First
Author: Christopher Adamson Date: 10-12-2009
With all the wild parties and even wilder treat-crazed and costumed children roaming the streets, Halloween can be dangerous. Here are some basic guidelines to follow for both children and adults to make sure the holiday doesn't go sour.
For Childre... |
'Til Debt Do Us Part
Author: Anna Sachse Date: 10-02-2009
If you and your live-in sweetie are thinking of capitalizing on plummeting home prices and the $8,000 credit for first-time buyers, Jeff D. Opdyke, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and author of "Financially Ever After: The Couples' Guide to Mana... |
Family Matters
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 09-25-2009
Ellyn Satter doesn't talk about calories or fat grams.
In fact, the dietitian doesn't get into what you "should" or "shouldn't" eat. But despite her resistance to prescriptive nutrition, Satter is one of the most respected mealtime authorities in th... |
A Party on Wheels
Author: Jeff Schnaufer Date: 09-18-2009
Caped bicyclist. Valet parking. Bike-In movies.
While some fitness centers are losing customers to the recession, themed bicycle rides are attracting newcomers and riding veterans alike, creating a new, late night craze in fitness.
"It's like a r... |
Corn Syrup Commotion
Author: Perry Gattegno Date: 09-09-2009
High fructose corn syrup, the ubiquitous sweetener lurking in many processed foods, has weathered plenty of criticism recently, with detractors alleging connections to obesity, mercury and appetite stimulation. But new research has found a more direct ... |
Gut Buster
Author: Perry Gattegno Date: 08-31-2009
Middle-aged women who fight the battle of the bulge often blame age on their visceral, or belly, fat, but the culprit may actually be a more invisible threat: Hormonal changes caused by menopause.
Doctors at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, ... |
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