Taylor Swift has a lot to celebrate this year, which is sure to make her birthday (Dec. 13) that much more special. The singer snagged best female video at the MTV Video Music Awards, had her girl squad rally behind her on stage, and performed in sold-out shows during her 1989 album tour. The singer…
This year saw a revived interest in impressive hip hop routines, energetic Zumba classes, and ballet-inspired workouts – proving once and for all that Jane Fonda was on to something. If you’ve been meaning to shop for your friend who’s always like, “I can’t – I have dance,” we’ve rounded up the prettiest gifts that…
The sweet potato may be starchy and heavier on the carbs than other veggies, but it’s also full of good-for-you nutrients like vitamins A and C, fiber, manganese, and potassium. Because sweet potatoes are so substantial and full of goodness, they are a no-brainer ingredient for healthy, hearty meals – perfect during colder weather. From…
Think snacking before bed packs on the pounds? You and your cravings will be happy to know that it’s a myth that eating in the evening leads to weight gain. As long as the total amount of calories you burn isn’t less than the calories you eat, it doesn’t matter when you consume those calories,…
After a stressful day of to-dos, it can be hard to wind down and get a good night’s rest. Skip the sleeping pills and try one of these easy, natural ways to drift off to sleep instead. Related: The Top 3 Before-Bed Habits For Weight-Loss Success Have a healthy snack: Choose your late-night snack wisely.…
Don’t underestimate the power of a truly great stocking stuffer. Though they may be small, these health-conscious holiday gifts are sure to delight any of your fit friends and family – whether they’re a longtime athlete or a running rookie – and most of them are under $20!
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We’ve all see-sawed between depriving ourselves and binging on the food we crave, usually because we crave things that we know we should avoid. According to Annemarie Colbin, PhD, founder of the Natural Gourmet Institute and prominent author and lecturer on natural health and holistic medicine, we should listen to some cravings. They are the…
If you’re unfamiliar with the Paleo diet, it’s a modern take on the diets our cavemen ancestors followed. The Paleo diet consists primarily of fish, grass-fed meats, eggs, produce, and nuts, while grains, milk products, refined sugars, and other processed foods are off-limits. Although it’s designed to improve a person’s overall health, especially digestive issues,…
British researchers at the University of Warwick, in conjunction with transdermal drug manufacturer Medherant, have created the first-ever Ibuprofen patch that releases a consistent dose of the drug to any localized region of the body – possibly making pills a thing of the past. While pain relief patches already exist in the commercial market, this…
At age 13, I made the connection that chicken nuggets were made from actual chickens and became a vegetarian on the spot. I was also insanely picky, so pasta, bagels, and pizza were my main staples. Sadly, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains hardly made it onto my plate, especially when I went off to college.…
