Is on-again, off-again the story of your life? Plenty of couples break up to make up. It’s an age-old dilemma that even the best of us face. As romantics, we’re often compelled to rekindle that troubled romance and take another shot at love. But is it really okay to reconcile…
Not sure who should know CPR? A good answer is everyone, especially parents. CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is the technique that’s used to keep someone alive when they’ve stopped breathing. CPR can actually save a child’s life in the event of a near-drowning, choking, poisoning, smoke inhalation or electrocution. Sadly,…
by Maureen Chapdelaine Cooler days call for a change in wardrobe, especially if you’re planning on taking your workout outside. With fewer hours of daylight and mixed weather conditions, this change in season is the perfect time to think about how to keep safe during outdoor activities. Do you run,…
Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids, but choose the wrong one, and you’ll hear about it for years to come. It’s important to decide whether your child is ready for sleepaway camp or if day camp is the way to go. Kids as young as 6…
For many people, waxing and plucking are the first things that come to mind when it comes to eyebrow care. But those aren’t the only options. One approach that’s gaining popularity in the United States is threading, an ancient depilation practice that originated in the Middle East. Threading is a…
Searching for the perfect holiday gift for the women in your life? Make it all about Mia. Skin cleaning systems are a hot commodity for the beauty aficionado. Despite the many cleansers, loofahs and other supplies, many women are still unable to wash away the gunk and the grime after…
Daphne Oz’s virtual syllabus of good health is geared to help students begin to live healthy while enjoying the best years of their lives. She provides readers with an 8-step program for a more healthy lifestyle. As opposed to other diets, The Dorm Room Diet does not advocate deprivation. After…
By Elisabeth Kuhn Maybe this sounds a little overdramatic, but unfortunately the reality is that excessive, untreated stress can actually kill you. When you’re stressed, your body produces the hormone cortisol, which is designed to get your rear in gear as part of the fight-or-flight mechanism. However, this hormone is…
These days, it’s hard to turn on the television for more than fifteen minutes without seeing at least one commercial talking about weight loss. However, when you get right down to it, more than weight loss is important, the key is making lifestyle changes – eating more nutritious foods and…
Sex without sin is like eggs without salt. And most of us want our sex the same way we want our eggs – hot. Admit it, there’s nothing hotter than verboten sex. Of course, nothing is more forbidden than the notion of getting caught red-handed. Not by your parents, but…