It’s normal that after spending years as a couple, your sex life becomes a little stale. The urge to do it with your lover has reached its plateau. Sex has become a part of the chores. Those sizzling, sweltering, tantric, sex has somehow become the thing of the past. Although…
Watching a loved one, particularly a partner, suffer from clinical depression can be a major downer in more ways than one. Experts have noted a phenomenon in which partners of those diagnosed with depression also suffer from it, to an extent. First, the depressed partner has a negative outlook on…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
An old saying goes that when it comes to age, the hands don’t lie. You can guess a lot about a woman by looking at her hands; not just her age, but also what type of work she does and even the climate she lives in. That’s why it’s so…
Paula’s last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as…
If you dye your hair or have it professionally dyed, then you may have had the experience of your color being “just not right.” A stylist can advise you on what colors go best with your skin tone, but if your color comes from a box, then it is difficult…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” George Gershwin’s famous “Summertime” lyrics capture the spirit of slow summer days and easy meal preparation. Time to turn off the oven and enjoy the cool pleasure of fruits, vegetables and chilled meat salads. Several idea prompters should get you started and encourage your…
Snow days are no excuse for slow days. Cold weather may seem like the ultimate “get out of exercise free” card, but it shouldn’t be. Regardless of the outside temperatures, your children need to stay active. It’s the foundation for a healthy lifestyle for kids and adults alike. The Centers…
Warm weather is finally here. When the kids are home all day, this is the perfect time for a picnic. Pack up some food, cool drinks and a blanket and head for the park, playground or even just the backyard. You can even entertain your little ones with a picnic…
What is traction alopecia? Talk about bad hair days…Your too-tight ponytail could be making your hair fall out! What causes traction alopecia is tension or stress on the hair. Repetitive or prolonged pulling of the hair can cause hair to break or fall out. Traction alopecia was first noticed in Greenland…
Forget about the hustle and bustle of getting dressed up, hiring a sitter and paying a sky-high tab for a fancy dinner out with your special someone. Having a romantic dinner at home is a great way to save money, eat what you like and make your way into his…