Healthy Living

And now the guidelines for cervical cancer screenings have changed. What's going on?

nospam@example.com () — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:57:54 -0800

While the well-publicized controversy over revised recommendations for the onset and frequency of mammograms is still being batted around by women, their doctors, government officials, and cancer organizations, more news has been released about changed guidelines for another popular cancer screening for women.

Stressed At Work? Here Are Some Office Exercises to Combat Stress and Weight Gain

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:15 -0800

While working a desk-job, it can be easy to gain weight. After all, your cubicle holds everything you need to keep you sitting still. If it is hard for you to

How to Avoid Extra Turkey Day Pounds

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:43 -0800

The number of calories consumed at an average Thanksgiving dinner is 3,000. Yes, you read it right. 3,000. That's nearly twice the number of calories you're supposed to consume in a whole day. To avoid a turkey day pig-a-thon, and the weight gain that comes with it, keep…

Open Enrollment Time: What You Need to Know About Your Health Insurance Plan Choices

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:43:42 -0800

It's a popular time of year for open enrollment--when companies allow you to pick your insurance plan and other benefits. Andrew Rubin, Vice President for Medical Center Clinical Affairs and Affiliates NYU Langone Medical Center, estimates that 25 percent of people don't even open their benefits book and just go with the default plan. But this year it's more important than ever to analyze your options. Here are a few things to know:

Do Toning Sneakers Really Work?

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:54 -0800

Experts say these hot new sneakers can give you a great workout—if you use them the right way.

- Kathryn H. Cusimano, BettyConfidential.com

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Make This the First Year You Don't Get a Cold!

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:01 -0800

It is that time of the year where colds are being passed around frequently, to a scary extent. Although it may not seem possible, there are ways to keep your immune system strong and healthy and to make sure you aren't stuck in bed feeling miserable. Read below for some…

The Weekly Skinny: All the healthy news you need (11-20-09)

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:47 -0800

Ever feel like you're hooked on chips or candy? New research shows junk food can be as addictive as drugs. FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week.

Serenity Through Bath Therapy: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Relaxing Bath

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:08:59 -0800

If it wasn’t for a relaxing bath at the end of the day, I think I would be a crazy woman. I lived for 2 1/2 years without running water (while living in a tipi on a commune where I bathed daily in an ice cold creek.) I still marvel the blessings of hot running water for its…

5 Reasons you SHOULD indulge over the holidays

nospam@example.com () — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:43:11 -0800

I’m no holiday food Scrooge, and you shouldn’t be one either. Some of the top seasonal splurges have pretty impressive health benefits. Science has rescued so-called “naughty” foods from the taboo list, and studies show that cocktail party favorites like olives and a cheese plate…

Want to burn 400 calories quickly? Sign up for a Spin class!

nospam@example.com () — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:16:58 -0800

Confession: I used to be afraid of Spin class. Seriously. Before I summoned the courage to sign up, I would walk by the classroom, hear the music pumping, see the pools of sweat beneath the bikes and desperately want to try it, but I was too chicken. It looked so difficult, and what were those little knobs, and why were the people standing up, then sitting down, then standing up? I was terrified of getting into the class and not having a clue what I was doing or worse yet, not being able to keep up. Thankfully, my friend and then-roommate Katie, herself a Spin class vet, convinced me to give it a try--and I'm so glad I did!