Grandparents Day began with the idea of honoring the elderly and championing the cause of the lonely in nursing and retirement homes. Marian McQuade, a housewife from West Virginia, brainstormed the idea, which was later to become a nationally recognized holiday, thanks to Jimmy Carter in 1978. Now the holiday…
The body has an enzyme known as alpha amylase which turns starches into sugar. After this happens, the sugar is stored as fat in the body leading to weight gain. To fight the process, scientists turned to a protein found in white kidney beans to get rid of more than…
‘Tis the season to do your holiday shopping. That means rushing from store to store as time permits. Of course, it goes without saying that you’ll likely become famished in the midst of those endless shopping sprees. Now, the mall food court isn’t exactly known for its diet-friendly fare, but…
The contents of your nightstand drawer are important, so we’d like to pass on to you the items that every woman should have to enjoy the many pleasures of sex, whether you’re married, dating, or single. Your daily vibrator. Hitachi and Rabbit are popular brands for go-to vibrators, but the…
Intimacy in the form of sexual intercourse seems to be par for the course in most relationships. But a growing number of couples have sex rarely – or not at all. The definition of a sexless marriage or relationship can be blurry, but some experts call it when couples have…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
We all appreciate having choices in life, but sometimes an overabundance of choices can be overwhelming. Such is often the case when it comes to hair products, particularly shampoo. While some women simply purchase hair care products from their hair stylist’s salon, many have found that today’s economy calls for…
“Your hair is a mess.” “Why can’t you do better in school?” “Do you ever watch where you’re going? Are you constantly criticizing your children to the point where even you’re beginning to wonder if you’re too hard on them? By now you’ve likely heard the notion of choosing your…
In many conversations about sex, you might hear the term “Kama Sutra.” But do you really know what it is and what it means? Some people consider it just a “dirty book” full of sexual positions, and while it definitely can teach you a thing or two about mixing it…
When the seasons change, nothing is more fun than getting out last year’s styles, figuring out what needs replacing and finally – shoe shopping! But there’s more to consider than a shoe’s seasonality when you shop. Take a look at those gorgeous gams of yours before you buy. That’s right…
Herbal supplements are generally defined as those dietary supplements that are obtained from naturally growing plants, fungus, shrubs and trees. There are a wide variety of such supplements on the market today, such as Ginkgo Biloba, the much touted memory enhancement supplement; St. John’s Wart, a supplement often prescribed for…