Lots of stars shill for beauty brands, but did you know many of them have their own cosmetics, clothing, and even food and drink lines? For a reality star who needs to extend her 15 minutes of fame, slapping her name on a label might just be the ticket. But…
With a new set of video game systems coming out every few years it can be tough to decide the best system for your family’s needs. Unfortunately, because this is technology we’re talking about, “hand-me-downs” are mostly out of the question when it comes to game systems. Luckily, consoles are…
Perhaps the most infuriating stage of parenthood is when your child reaches the time when tantrums seem to be his only means of expression. In the “terrible twos” – or threes, fours and beyond – these full-on freakouts might happen seemingly at the drop of a hat, but there are…
Do you prefer the wake and quake? A nooner, perhaps? Afternoon delight? Whatever you call your favorite time of day to have sex, the honest truth is that there’s really no bad time to get it on. It just depends on how you feel and your objective – as in,…
Simmons himself battled the bulge when he reached 268 pounds. Through diet and fitness, Simmons tackled his own weight loss demons in 1973 and lost 123 pounds. It wasn’t long after that he founded Slimmons, a Beverly Hills health club that caters to individuals of all sizes. Determined to help…
If you’ve decided that you’re going to exercise more this year, then you could be setting yourself up for injury if you overtrain or start exercising at a higher level than you should. A workout injury can happen to anyone, not just beginners. And it can sideline your diet and…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
It’s a sad fact that these days it has become almost essential to marinade most cuts of meat, unless you intend to casserole them. I’ll go into why that is the case a bit later on, but for the time being let’s just examine why we use marinades at all….
Women always seem to feel the pressure of looking great from head to toe — and even underneath — but we don’t seem to expect the same from the guys. No more. It’s time to step up your guy’s game — or step up your own game if you’re the…
When the weather gets cool, it’s time to change your ideas about ways to spend time with your mate. Gone are the days of getting wet and wild on the beach or having a sun-soaked picnic. But fall also offers a ton of opportunities to make great dates. There’s lots…
The Eat More, Weigh Less program emphasizes complex carbohydrates that are also rich in fiber, which helps people feel satiated. Fiber also slows the absorption of food so that blood sugar rises slowly, averting spikes. Before you turn your nose up at this low-fat, vegetarian program because it sounds “too…