Wii Fit: Does it Work?

Wii Fit: Does it Work?

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

The Wii Fit has taken the world by storm, an innovative toy that promises to give you a great workout without feeling like exercise. The Wii Fit is an interactive platform that lets you play different sports on your television and is intuitive enough to register your movements so you…

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Best Backyard Toys

Best Backyard Toys

Moms / Activities

Having a bored child around the house is no fun for anyone. Kids have so much to entertain them these days that boredom doesn’t have to last for long, but it’s wise to look closely at what kinds of entertainment children are consuming. The most popular diversion for children is…

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Backpack Safety: What Are the Basic Rules?

Backpack Safety: What Are the Basic Rules?

Moms / Activities

Most kids carry backpacks to school everyday, and pediatricians, physical therapists and parents are reporting increasing numbers of schoolchildren complaining of back, neck and shoulder pain, along with tingling or numbness in their arms and hands. This is being attributed to children carrying heavy loads of schoolbooks in backpacks and…

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Refined vs. Unrefined Carbs

Refined vs. Unrefined Carbs

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

When it comes to carbs and weight loss, you’ll find dozens of conflicting opinions on how many carbs you should consume each day, when you should eat them and what types of carbs you need to include in your daily meal plan. Understanding how carbs play a role in your…

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Play It Safe Outside

Play It Safe Outside

Moms / Mom Tips

With so many kids engaging in television, video games, and computer activity, it seems what most children are in dire need of is some time outdoors. Playing outside gives your child a chance to blow off some steam while getting their daily dose of physical activity. And yes, we all…

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Is He in Love?

Is He in Love?

Love / Love Tips

Getting a man to say that elusive L word is like getting him to throw his dirty clothes in the hamper sometimes. So if he won’t say he loves you, then look for signs that indicate his love for you. What if he’ll say it, but his actions don’t really…

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Clothes Call: Getting More For Less

Clothes Call: Getting More For Less

Moms / Mom Tips

Revamping your child’s wardrobe can be a costly endeavor, especially if you don’t have hand-me-downs to fall back on. If you’re in the market for new kiddie clothes, there are some simple money-saving strategies that will save you a buck… or $20. For starters, exhaust all of the serious saving…

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Abs Diet for Women

Abs Diet for Women

Diet Reviews / Other

From celebrities like Nelly Furtado to the average Jane who wants to shed those post-pregnancy pounds, the Abs Diet for Women is for all women. Unlike the original Abs Diet, the Abs Diet for Women has guidelines for calorie counting, following a vegetarian lifestyle and dealing with hormonal problems that…

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What’s So Bad About LDL?

What’s So Bad About LDL?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should…

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Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Gluten intolerance is on the rise, leading many people to consider a gluten-free diet. Gluten intolerance is the inability to process gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten intolerance can be caused by Celiac Disease, NCGS or gluten allergies. Celiac Disease causes the celia (hair-like structures…

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