How to Get Out of a Violent Relationship

How to Get Out of a Violent Relationship

Love / Love Tips

For many women (and men) who experience abuse in romantic relationships, a way out may not seem possible when the attacks continue to happen. Abusive relationships seem to hold victims in thrall, either too scared or too worried about the next steps, to escape. But leaving a violent situation is…

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Should You Have an Open Marriage?

Should You Have an Open Marriage?

Love / Love Tips

Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…

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Don’t Fall for Faux Claims

Don’t Fall for Faux Claims

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you think that certain phrases on the labels of foods mean they’re healthy choices, think again. Get down with the lingo before buying something that looks like it’s a boon to your health. Don’t think it’s all good if you see the words “all natural” – after all, saturated…

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Great Low-Fat Dressings

Great Low-Fat Dressings

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

Dressings make a huge difference in the healthfulness of a salad and how good it tastes. It doesn’t take much to adopt healthy salad dressings — these tasty additions may encourage you incorporate more greens into your meals. But before you learn how to make healthy dressings, here’s the truth…

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The Symptoms of Sun Damage

The Symptoms of Sun Damage

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

If you think your skin is in great shape, think again. If you have freckles or just a tan, then you probably have sun damage. In fact, a tan – your skin darkening as a result of sun exposure – is sun damage, according to dermatologists. That golden color is…

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Macrobiotics

Macrobiotics

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, and radishes should be regularly eaten, while snow peas, mushrooms, celery, lettuces and string beans can be consumed occasionally. Staying away from peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, spinach, spinach, asparagus, beets and avocado is recommended. Popular with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and…

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Funeral Etiquette: Show Your Sympathy

Funeral Etiquette: Show Your Sympathy

Love / Love Tips

It can be hard to know what the right thing to say and do is when someone dies. Whether it’s someone you were close to or hardly knew, some etiquette rules for funerals – and interacting with those left behind – should not be ignored. First of all, if you…

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10 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

10 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It would be wonderful if women didn’t need to own practical shoes. It’s so much fun to shop for and wear Sex and the City-style stilettos and fashionable – if not functional – works of art. But there are some must-haves that you need for your shoe wardrobe. Here are…

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A Workout Swimming in Goodness

A Workout Swimming in Goodness

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Regardless of your fitness level, have you considered taking your workout into the water? There are many health benefits from this great exercise regimen that won’t leave you treading water. Swimming offers a total body workout that improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, boosts endurance, enhances posture and aids in stamina….

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