Eat green to boost your immune system
We all know green vegetables are good for us, but did you know they can ward off illness and help with digestion? A study from the Babraham Institute in England found that eating our greens boosts our...
View ArticleWhy women don't take care of their health
With all the demands of family and work, many women do not make their own health a priority, yet we book our kids' annual physicals a year in advance or drive our parents to and from their doctors'...
View ArticleIs your child suffering from hearing loss?
Our technological onslaught of iPods, cellphones, TV and video games is a noisy one, especially if your child has earbuds to crank the volume. Is all the noise a risk to their hearing? Melissa...
View ArticleShould women lift light weights?
Bench-pressing heavy weights is a challenge, even with a spotter, but new research shows that consistent workouts with light weights is just as effective at building muscle. The more muscle we have,...
View ArticleTop Chef's Tom Colicchio wants you to sit down to family dinner
No time to make dinner and sit down to eat with the family? Celebrity chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio, among others, is sharing some favorite family recipes in a campaign to bring back the family...
View ArticleWhy women who diet often gain weight
Enough with the calorie-counting and punishing workouts — our preoccupation with diet and weight is taking its toll, one expert says. Marsha J. Hudnall, dietitian, author and owner of women's health...
View ArticleSummer games: Eat like a gold-medal athlete
Carbs are gold when it comes to boosting energy, says Liz Pearson, a Canadian dietitian and co-author of Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health. And by gold, she means, gold-medal-worthy! With the Summer...
View ArticleOsteoporosis: If you break a bone, get tested
The National Bone Health Alliance says that every year, there are 2 million bone breaks in the US caused by osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue,...
View ArticleCeliac disease: Actress Jennifer Esposito on living gluten-free
Blue Bloods actress Jennifer Esposito suffered from multiple symptoms — headache, fatigue, exhaustion, nausea — and sought out doctor after doctor to find out what was wrong. When she was told she had...
View ArticleWomen's health: Heart disease patient support program online
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, affecting an estimated 42 million women in the United States. With such high numbers, no one should feel isolated or alone — there is support and advice just...
View ArticleBoxing workouts for women
For the first time, women are competing in boxing at the Summer Games. Canada will be watching Mary Spencer, middleweight boxer from Windsor, Ontario, who faced defeat at the World Championship and...
View ArticleHow to fall in love with healthy, delicious foods
A lot has changed for 21st-century women, but one thing hasn’t: Moms still juggle insanely busy lives and their needs usually fall last on their own list, says Columbia University-certified health...
View ArticleWomen vs. men: Different bodies, different vitamin requirements
Differences between the sexes go much deeper than how a woman or man does laundry, socializes with friends or chooses a movie. All bodies need the right mix of the 13 essential vitamins, but some are...
View ArticleHealthy holiday diet fixes for new moms
The holiday buffets, the eggnog, the parties! The holidays can feel like a diet minefield just waiting to blow up the number on your scale by five, even 10 pounds. Added to the pressure of tasty bites...
View ArticleHow acupuncture can conquer your holiday stress
Poking your skin with needles may not sound like a soothing treatment, but the ancient Chinese therapy of acupuncture is reputed to help you keep calm and carry on — perfect for the holiday season...
View ArticleAlpha Women: L.A. photographers ready to take a bold leap
Looking for some inspiration? Los Angeles photographers Jennifer Hoffman and Marisa Gallegos, of Esme & Eve, will take a leap of faith on Saturday, Nov. 17 in nothing but a safety harness and their...
View ArticleGifts for the ultimate fan
Boost your sports fanatic's team spirit and love of the game. Whether she's relaxing on the sidelines or getting in on the action, these gifts will score some major points.
View ArticleYoga: Avoid beginner’s mistakes
Yoga has all sorts of benefits that are supported by research — mental and physical stress relief, mood improvement, slowing the aging process, along with peace and relaxation? Beginners often tackle...
View ArticleThe best snacks to beat stress
Last-minute holiday shopping, dinner with the in-laws, office parties — this time of year can push your stress level to red alert. Now is the time to nourish your body with adequate sleep and good...
View ArticleThe celiac disease and infertility connection
With infertility on the rise, it’s time to look at the connection with celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. A...
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