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Michelle Obama turned 50 last week, and along with showing off her new AARP card, she told People Magazine that she’s already changed her fitness routine to focus more on balance and flexibility, “…so that I’m not falling and breaking a hip one day.” I love her sense of humor, but on a serious note, […]
Ask any dermatologist which skin-care product will give you the most anti-aging bang for your buck, and we're willing to bet they'll say a serum. Lighter than moisturizers, serums contain higher levels of active ingredients—the stuff that actually does the job to help keep your skin healthy and youthful by eliminating sunspots, fighting wrinkles (and/or […]
By Su Reid-St. John As anyone who knows me will tell you, I’m all about recycling. (Yep, I’m the gal following you into the office kitchen to make sure that soda can goes into the right bin!) But you don’t have to be a super-greenie like me to love EARTHTEC’s line of recycled clothing, designed […]
After the birth of her twins, Carey signed on as a spokesperson for the Jenny diet program (formerly Jenny Craig) and lost 70 pounds over the next six months—40 pounds of which, she says, was water weight caused by edema, or water retention, during her pregnancy. Because she had to recover from a Cesarean section, […]
I’m a big believer in beauty and wellness going hand in hand. If you have a poor diet, not only is it going to reflect in the way you feel (and probably on the scale, too), but also on your skin. As someone who struggled with cystic acne in the past, I’m always trying to […]
From Health magazineWhen you think about what causes pounds to creep on, an immediate list of usual suspects comes to mind: junk food, skipped workouts, supersize portions. But you might want to add your house to that fat list. “Everything from the lighting in your dining room to the size of your dinnerware could be […]
Join Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser, as she demonstrates one of her go-to workout moves for getting strong and toned all over. This exercise activates your arms, abs, hips, butt, quads, and hamstrings, while also improving your coordination and balance. How to do it: Start with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell […]
As I wear a size 34D, I find that most sports bras lead to embarrassing (and painful) jiggling when I do any activity with even a hint of impact or intensity (you know, like yoga). Those bras that actually do stop the bouncing are usually hideously ugly and uncomfortably tight, plus they mush everything together […]
Amy Schumer is looking for motivation during her “tough” pregnancy. The 37-year-old I Feel Pretty star revealed her struggles in an Instagram post on Thursday. Schumer announced she was expecting her first child with husband Chris Fischer in October. “The last few days have been tough. I’m grateful as hell and know it’s temporary but tough just the same,” she wrote in the caption […]
The pressure to wear pounds of makeup has to stop. A new feminist movement is sweeping Instagram, as some South Korean women are rebelling against unattainable beauty standards that have become a cultural norm in their country. The movement, called Escape the Corset, sprang up over the summer on YouTube and Twitter, and is now gaining momentum on Instagram. It’s a call […]
If you’ve been following the career of ballerina Misty Copeland, it’s nearly impossible not to consider this woman to be the epitome of strength. Not only is she physically strong, but the 33-year-old rose above a difficult childhood to become the first African-American woman to earn the title of principal dancer in the American Ballet […]
Fermented foods successo images/Shutterstock “Some foods and beverages induce the blushing/flushing type of rosacea [while] others may induce the inflammatory papulopustular type,” says Richard Odom, MD, clinical professor of dermatology and former acting chairman of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. While food triggers are subjective, fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and […]
Anyone who follows a lot of beauty accounts on Instagram is probably familiar with the #minifridgeshelfie: an adorably tiny fridge curated with ‘gram-worthy skincare essentials. It’s probably millennial pink, and chances are it contains some candy-colored Drunk Elephant bottles, a sheet mask or two, and an artfully posed jade roller. If, like me, you spend way too much […]
Cnn.com TUESDAY, Jan. 6, 2009 (Health.com) — CNN’s chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, MD, is a neurosurgeon, journalist, and war correspondent. Will political appointee be the next job on his resume? It looks like that may be the case. President-elect Barack Obama has reportedly offered Dr. Gupta the job of U.S. Surgeon General, a position […]
By Tina Haupert A few years ago I had the opportunity to talk to Bob Greene, Oprah Winfrey’s friend and fitness guru. He was hosting a conference call with a group of health and fitness bloggers, and I was asked if I wanted to participate. Of course, I jumped at the chance! When it was time […]