Opt for egg whites. For decades, eggs had a bad rap for raising cholesterol. However, experts have back-pedaled over the last few years claiming there is no link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which essentially lets the egg off the hook. Despite these findings, debate still lingers. The American…
Friends? Lovers? Or somewhere in between? At one time in our lives, most of us have contemplated entering into an infamous “friends with benefits” agreement. If you’ve seen recent rom-coms including Friends with Benefits or No Strings Attached, you know just the type of dynamic we’re talking about. It’s the…
Sex and romance have been around since the dawn of time, so it is no surprise that our ancestors have written a number of guides on the subject. The Kama Sutra — perhaps one of the best known books about love and lovemaking — is an ancient Indian Hindu text…
Some people prefer to work out on an empty stomach; some like a pre-workout snack. Which burns more calories, and which has the most impact on your performance? It depends. While exercising on an empty stomach may burn a few extra fat calories, research shows that total calorie burn is…
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Using bargain wines is often preferable for occasions when it would be unwise to invest a large amount of money in expensive wine. Do you really want to use top-notch red wine for making sangria or for serving up at parties, when friends have already had enough to drink? No,…
Regardless of your age, you may have heard the buzz about facial peels and microdermabrasion. It sounds painful, but what’s the real story behind these spa mainstays? And is it safe? There are two ways to undergo the processes: at home or administered by a certified esthetician in a spa,…
One of the easiest and most fun ways to change your look is to color your hair. Many women color their hair, either at the salon or at home. Some women go for full hair color changes, while others just get a few highlights here and there. Unfortunately, over time,…
Do you know how much sugar you consume daily? Obviously, there are candies and baked goods, alcohol and sodas. But do you know the other names that sugar goes by? Listed below are a few of the more “covert” names by which the sweet stuff may go: Barley malt Buttered…
For a long time, coffee and particularly caffeine have been on the list of “don’ts” for people who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. But close to 20,000 studies in the past 30 years have tried to determine caffeine’s effect on the body, and the results are promising. The stimulant…
How smart is Popeye? Smarter than you think. Popeye attributes his amazing strength to eating spinach, but he is also protecting himself against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer and arthritis. The Journal of Nutrition recently published a report that spinach fights prostate cancer while The Nurses Health Study reveals women…