Get Some Exercise — Period

Get Some Exercise — Period

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There are just some times of the month when, regardless of how much of a gym rat you normally are, you can’t seem to get moving. Or it just plain hurts to engage in the exercise you usually do. If periods cramp your fitness style, then there are some ways…

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First-Date Convos to Avoid

First-Date Convos to Avoid

Love / Love Tips

There’s hardly anything more nerve-wracking than a first date with someone you don’t know very well. It’s hard to say whether awkward silence or saying the wrong thing is more embarrassing. Good conversation is the ideal during a first date, but there are a few topics that could send a…

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Stairway To Weight-Loss Heaven

Stairway To Weight-Loss Heaven

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A great way to burn extra calories is to use the stairs instead of the elevator. If it’s been awhile since you exercised, start off slow. Set some goals for yourself. For example, if you only have three flights to ascend, then set a goal to go up and down…

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Revealed! What Causes Itchy Skin?

Revealed! What Causes Itchy Skin?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Dryness…Flaky Skin…Redness…Blisters…Rashes…  Do you find yourself scratching all day and not getting any relief? It’s time to find out what causes your itchy skin. Only then can you treat the source and determine the appropriate treatment to stop all the scratching and irritation.  What causes skin to itch can range…

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Baby-Feeding Options for Working Mothers

Baby-Feeding Options for Working Mothers

Moms / Nutrition

Significant events in the 20th century resulted in changes in family dynamics. War, technological advances, and shifts in economics caused women to work outside of the home. Women traditionally stayed at home to take care of the home and the needs of the children. While initially many people scoffed at…

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A Veggie a Day…

A Veggie a Day…

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a meat-free day every now and then. Try to set aside one or two days a week to substitute meat with something healthier. Eating this way once a week or more can add up to a lot in the long run….

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High Blood Pressure: Is Your Child At Risk?

High Blood Pressure: Is Your Child At Risk?

Moms / Parenting

“High blood pressure in kids? That’s what my grandmother has!” Nearly 2 out of 3 American adults have unhealthy blood pressure. Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP), cuts off nearly 5 years from an average person’s life. It is more common beyond middle age. Hence, what comes to mind when…

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Do You Hear What They Hear?

Do You Hear What They Hear?

Moms / Mom Tips

“Are you listening to me?” How many times have you asked your child that very thing? It may seem like you say things a thousand times, and your child still never hears you. Truth be told, they may be hearing you; they’re just not listening to you. Not sure how…

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The Metallic Trend Shines On

The Metallic Trend Shines On

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

All that glitters is gold this fall when it comes to being on trend. Shiny metallics – gold, silver, pewter and everything in between – are the look to snap up, whether it’s shoes, handbags, separates, dresses, or even makeup and nails. Metallic accents are the perfect touch when it…

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