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By Kerri Winick and Andrea Krivelow www.celebutantesisters.com

The countdown is on to February 14th. Whether you're sharing the day with close friends, or you're prepping for a romantic rendezvous with your sweetheart, you'll want to get decked out in your Valentine's Day best.

From sexy hair and makeup to sensual scents, The Celebutante Sisters have a slew of beauty and fashion products that will make your heart go pitter-patter! Cupid, get your arrow ready!

Zeno Hot Spot

It happens to the best of us. One minute your face is clean and clear. The next…acne appears! What do you do with days, or even hours, to spare before Valentine's Day? Zap that zit with the Zeno Hot Spot. It's an FDA approved, over the counter, blemish-clearing breakthrough. When we read about this pocket-sized device, it almost sounded too good to be true: some users saw visible results within one hour! It also claims to eliminate or significantly reduce 90% of blemishes within 24 hours. We were

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by GALTime.com
If you suffer from migraines you may want to make sure your doctor pays close attention to your cardiac health, as well. A new study finds migraine sufferers are twice as likely to have heart attacks as people who don't suffer from these debilitating headaches. The research, published in the online issue of Neurology, also found that migraine sufferers face increased risk of stroke and were more likely to have key risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Senior author of the study Richard B. Lipton, M.D., professor and vice chair in the Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, says, "Migraine has been viewed as a painful condition that affects quality of life, but not as a threat to people's overall health. He added, "Our study suggests that migraine is not an isolated disorder and that, when caring for people with migraine, we should also be attentive

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The World's Longest Married Couple is going high tech to give relationship advice to all us young whipper-snappers this Valentine's Day. They'll be TWEETING advice over Twitter! Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher of North Carolina have been married for 85 years (their 86th anniversary is coming up in May, according to the couple's Facebook page!) We think that makes them more than qualified to dole out relationship advice.
Thanks to an initiative created by Blinkbox.com, a TV and Film provider in the UK, the Fishers will be answering 14 questions on Twitter on February 14th. Blinkbox started the initiative to celebrate great Valentine's movies past and present.

To ask Herbert and Zelmyra a relationship question:

You can tweet your questions now by following them at @longestmarried.

Facebook fans can post questions on the group wall. Click here for a link to the fan page.

For more on the couple's amazing history and their place in the record books, click here!

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Heart disease is far from just an adult problem, so we asked GALTime.com resident RN Tamara Walker for her advice on how to keep kids heart healthy:

More kids than ever before are struggling with health problems that were once only seen in adults, including heart disease, usually due to a sedentary lifestyle, and obesity. The number of children who are overweight or obese has increased dramatically in the past few years. It has been reported that one in three children qualify as obese, and more are overweight, according to recent studies. Obesity in children can cause serious health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease and it increases their future risk of heart attacks. Even children who are not overweight can have health issues due to an unhealthy diet and not enough exercise. Studies have shown that plaque build-up in the blood vessels can start as early as the toddler years. Whether your child is overweight or not, it is

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By GALTime.com Nutritionist, Elisa Zied, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

Most women know there's one thing they can always count on to lift their spirits, satisfy a craving, and make them feel good all over-and that's chocolate. Whether you like yours dark, rich, and full of body, or mild, milky, and sweet, chocolate seems to always be around for the taking-especially when Valentine's Day rolls around.

For many, the high fat and high calorie load of chocolate may lead them to forego this guilty pleasure altogether, or at least think twice before taking a bite. There are, however, some types and forms of chocolate (like dark chocolate) that contain health-promoting substances such as flavonoids.

As a lover of chocolate myself, I would never tell anyone to forego chocolate if it's something they really love, enjoy, and want to include in an otherwise healthful, nutrient-rich diet (unless of course they have a medical or other reason to avoid the sweet treat). But you may find it helpful Read More »from Fit Chocolate Into Your Diet on Valentine's Day--and Every Day

If your kids are constantly asking, "How much do I get if I do it?" or saying, "I'll do it if you pay me!", you're not alone. Leading child and parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba calls it 'What Do I Get?' Syndrome and says that it's part of a widespread childhood epidemic. Here's her take for parents whose kids are "Hooked on Rewards:"


Translation: They expect the gold stars, stickers, or monetary prizes for a job well done. Of course we want our kids to succeed: We're tickled pink when they do. So we award that perfect spelling test, winning soccer goal or tantrum-free play date with a few dollars or special treat.

Beware, parents: Those rewards and incentives can backfire. The more kids receive the more they seem to expect. And the more they expect, the more we rob them of developing the ability to motivate themselves. In the end, our kids have to be their own cheerleaders and learn to count on themselves, not us. After all, one of our most important parenting goals is for our

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The term "sexting" is making headlines everywhere as teens get themselves in trouble, even arrested, for sending illicit photos and messages over their cell phones. But the trend isn't just a 'teen thing.' The AARP reports older people are going high tech when it comes to flirting and staying connected. According to the group, baby boomers, even seniors are sending sexy photos and messages whether they're widowed, divorced or simpy married juggling busy schedules.

Relationship experts tell the AARP say it makes total sense in so many ways. For married couples who face separations due to work obligations, sexting is easy, quick and free.

For older people in a new relationship, the technology allows them to express themselves sexually more freely than they might face to face.

And for those hitting the dating world again, messages allow people to learn more about each other.

Of course, the AARP warns there are downsides. Explicit messages may be received negatively.

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The "Big Game" is Sunday. If you'd rather stick spikes through your feet than spike a football, you're not alone. We asked our gal pals Laurie Lawson and elizabeth cassidy from Coaches on the Edge for some tips on how to survive the Super Bowl if you're NOT a football fan.

Laurie: Far be it from me to disparage a traditional day that encourages the non-stop consumption of chips & dips, buffalo wings, and massive amounts of alcohol, but what the heck are you supposed to do on Super Bowl Sunday if you are not a football fan? Well, it probably won't come as a surprise that the Coaches on the Edge have a few tips to get you through this testosterone-drenched day.

Laurie: Tip # 1- Immediately begin suggesting that you and your male significant other take in a play on Sunday. When that is denied, comment loudly that family visits are long over due. After that has been vehemently vetoed, you can mention the times of services at a church near you. Now you are ready. In your best

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