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By Fitness Expert Nikki Glor for GalTime.com

The anti-aging workout!Everyone wants to stay as young and healthy as they can be for as long as they can, and these days there is no excuse. There are many options online, in the gym, at home and outside for working out your body, mind, face and emotions. Countless studies show that keeping a positive outlook, a busy social calendar, and an active body will help keep you out of the hospital and in great shape, no matter what your age.
Your first course of action is to present some fitness ideas to your doctor and get his/her advice.

Here is my SENIOR prescription for staying in great shape even late in life.

S- stretching workouts like Yoga help with balance (reduce falls), detox and ease constipation.reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, help you sleep better, help with functional moves we do in our daily lives, and help your posture. inversions in yoga help blood flow and lessen wrinkles, as long as your doctor approves moves that are

By GalTime.com
You look forward to it every Sunday. And, then-- suddenly, IT'S OVER. Do you suffer Football Withdrawal Syndrome?

Is the end of football season a danger to the health of millions of fans? Well, maybe not a danger that will drive you to your doctor, but it might just cause some very real symptoms like sadness and anxiety.

Dr. Angelos Halaris, a psychiatrist from Loyola University Health System, says the post-Super Bowl blues are similar to the post-holiday blues. He even compares the feelings to what a smoker goes through when quitting cold turkey.

"When the football season is over and there's no other game on the schedule for months, you're stuck, so you go through withdrawal," Halaris said.

When you derive pleasure from an activity such as watching football, celebrating the holidays or smoking cigarettes, dopamine is released in your brain. When the activity is suddenly cut off, you feel deprived.

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Halaris offers these tips for hardcore fans who suddenly have to face months without the NFL:

By Romance Recovery's Johanna Lyman for GalTime.com

You don't have to be a pro to write a love letter...Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and while it's not my favorite holiday, it does turn people's thoughts to love and romance. I prefer to spread love all year and not focus it on one day, but I know that lots of you like to celebrate.

I have an idea that will score you a perfect ten on the romance meter: write your partner a love letter. A real one, on real paper, with a pen. For extra credit, have the postman deliver it. I'll admit, women will tend to be more impressed than men, because women aren't used to their men expressing their feelings like this. But I'll bet that everyone who receives a letter like this will appreciate it.

1. Go to a stationery or office supply store and buy a piece of heavy weight, fancy paper. Some of them even sell matching envelopes for extra bonus points.

2. Find some place you won't be disturbed, and begin with the salutation. "Dear Susan," won't work for this letter. Instead, use an

By Marianne Beach, GalTime.com

How is your relationships with your friends?We're all busy...

Let's face it. Our lives are busy. And sometimes between family and work and other obligations your friendships can slip through the cracks. Sure, you "like" their status on Facebook but when's the last time you gave them an actual phone call?

For some friends, this is totally cool. Like one of my best friends. She lives far away and I see her once or twice a year. We might not talk for months, but when we're together it's like we never left.

Other friends, if I don't personally invite them to every single event I'm participating in, they decide I must hate them and grow resentful and cold the next time I try to get in touch (Even though they haven't invited me to anything they're involved in since pretty much the beginning of our friendship). I'm expected to do all the heavy lifting and if I fail in my duties I'm not a good friend. And that's where the guilt start coming in.

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By Debra Duneier for GalTime.com

Fill your bedroom with romance. This Valentine's Day take charge of you love life! Your bedroom is a sacred room. It is a private world for you and your spirit. It is the place where you rest and restore your body and your mind. There is room for one other special person in this room-your love partner. If you are looking for a loving relationship, unbridled passion or you would like to enhance the romantic area of your life follow these easy to implement feng shui love tips and you are on your way!

1. Add passion and excitement to your love life by adding warm colors, such as red and burgundy because these colors have a stimulating Chi (energy vibration.) If you want to attract a considerate, gentle lover, use soft colors like salmon, coral or dusty rose.

2. The Red Bird is an ancient feng shui principle that works in a powerful way. One indoor location that is considered a Red Bird is the wall opposite the bed. This area is where your future

By Megan Sever, GalTime.com

Use accessories to add a pop of color in the dark days of winter.One very rainy winter day, I met stylists Paula O'Neil and Tracy Pendergast at a coffee shop in downtown Portland, Ore. I put a little more thought than usual into my outfit that morning, but ultimately decided on comfort: waterproof Sorel boots, pants that dry quickly, a sweater and my waterproof coat. Style would have to wait. Function was more important.

When I arrived at the coffee shop, feeling a bit like a drowned rat, I looked at Paula and Tracy who were impeccably styled despite the weather. I thought: "Wow. They manage to actually look really put-together. How is that possible?" So I asked them: How can you dress for the weather and dress with style? Apparently, it can be done.

Here are a few basic rules for dressing with style in the winter, courtesy of O'Neil and Pendergast, co-founders of Est Ovest Style.

Rule #1: Don't take your performance wear to the streets. Leave your ski coat for the slopes, your workout wear for the gym.

By Josie Daga for GalTime.com

The average cost of a wedding in 2011 was $25,631.Just because you're heads over heels about in love doesn't mean you can't keep your common sense while planning the happiest day of your life.

According to The Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in 2011 was $25,631-- that's a whopping $85.44 a minute for a five-hour long wedding. In this tough economy, there are smart ways for brides-to-be to trim the wedding budget without sacrificing style. In fact, the biggest waste of money is spending on anything that is not really important to you and your groom. Anything that isn't meaningful to you really isn't necessary.

HERE ARE 20 WAYS TO TRIM YOUR WEDDING BUDGET

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1. Use flowers in key areas only (like the altar or place where you will say your vows). This is where all of your guest's eyes will be, and where the majority of your photographs will be taken. Make this area a pretty focal point, and skip the blooms elsewhere.

2. Have your florist create hand-tied bouquets for

By Tara Weng, GalTime.com

Skip the stress this Sunday!

No one probably knows the pressure of throwing a great Super Bowl party better that NFL wives.

We spoke with Ingrid and Sarah Harbaugh, the wives of NFL head coaches (not to mention brothers and rivals) Jim and John Harbaugh.

They will be watching the big game this year and offer other hosts some tips on how to tackle a stress-free and healthier party on Sunday.

• Intercept Planning Stress--make a shopping list and take advantage of sales and coupons at your local grocery store well before game day

• Kick off a Potluck Party--have your guests bring their favorite football foods and snacks and divide up the duties by quarter

• Tackle Cravings--game parties are notorious for fried foods and fatty appetizers, mix it up by having healthier options on hand like veggies and pretzels

• Make Smart Plays--don't be afraid to substitute greek yogurt for sour cream or low-fat