While most of us have a certain body part we would like to work on more than others, there is no such thing as spot reducing. When you do a specific exercise for a specific part of your body, the muscles of that particular body part will develop and get…
Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews
With all the television commercials, magazine advertisements and general hype about sports drinks, you might be inclined to think that you need to grab that bottle of Gatorade before heading to the gym. The simple truth is that for most of us that is just not necessary. Unless you are…
Meet PAM. You can’t imagine foregoing butter. After all, how will you saute” your meats and vegetables? How will you grease those baking pans? Well, meet PAM, a fat-free cooking spray that comes in Original, Butter, Olive Oil and two other flavors. With PAM, you can eliminate the need for…
If you think your kid oughta be in pictures, get in line. All moms believe their kid is the most beautiful of them all, but how do you know if yours has what it takes to make it as a child model? First, decide how far you want to take…
By the time you get home from a hard day of work, the last thing you want to do is exercise. So why not start your day off with an energy-boosting workout? For some people, waking up and working out does not a good match make. But experts say that…
“It’s hot!” “I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do!” Ah, the familiar refrains of summer… The dog days of summer leave many parents and caretakers desperate to find something — anything! — to keep the kids busy. Take a break from those monotonous moans and help yourself to this guide to…
There are some fabulous trends in nail care that can have your nails pretty, polished and ready for anything in less time than you ever imagined. If you’re a fan of getting your nails done at a salon, then you can shave off all that time you eat up waiting…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby’s introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays. We’ve heard from parents looking for ways to buy an egg-free cake, to those seeking recipes for “healthy” cakes, or even whether to make/buy two…
We all hope that when we turn 20, we’re done with pimples. For most of us, though, this is just a pipe-dream. No matter how much most of us hope, pimples are never quite done with us. Acne vulgaris, a skin condition characterized by the formation of pimples, is a…
Heavier people seem to be more prone to cognitive problems like Alzheimer’s disease, and now researchers know why. It seems that packing on the pounds reduces the size of your brain, according to a recent study. Clinically obese people – those whose body mass index was more than 30 –…