There are a lot of vegetarians among us, some by circumstance and some by choice. Those who are vegetarians by choice can be divided into two general groups — those who do not eat meat, poultry or fish, but do consume dairy products as – in theory – the animals…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Moisturizers are a crucial part of any healthy skincare regimen. It doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 50, everyone can benefit from a proper moisturizer (guys too, for that matter). A proper moisturizer helps increase the water content in the outer and lower layers of skin, which helps prevent dryness….
All that glitters is gold this fall when it comes to being on trend. Shiny metallics – gold, silver, pewter and everything in between – are the look to snap up, whether it’s shoes, handbags, separates, dresses, or even makeup and nails. Metallic accents are the perfect touch when it…
We don’t all have $1 million in campaign finance funds to conceal our mistresses like John Edwards, but there’s no denying that having an affair is easier than ever. Now, that doesn’t mean you should have one; we’re just saying that with the advent of technology and other additions to…
Use smaller plates. When you’re trying to get a handle on portion sizes, your dinner can drown on those 12-inch plates. Suddenly, those healthy helpings can look smaller than ever. Trick your brain by enjoying sensible servings on a smaller platter. It will be difficult to “overdo” it when there’s…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
We all know an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but do we really know why? Truth be told, apples are good to the core for so many reasons. From dental health to cancer prevention, this fabulous fruit is truly a nutritional nosh that can improve health and stave…
Despite the old wives’ tales, you don’t have touch a frog to get a wart. In fact, warts are actually caused by viruses – not our four-legged frog friends. The issue is that the body doesn’t “see” the virus, which means it doesn’t try to fight it off. Because of…
There’s something fishy going on over here… and that’s a good thing. Ask any health expert and they’ll tell you to add fish to your diet. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (fatty fish to be specific) twice a week. In addition to being low in saturated fat and…
Do you ever feel like you’re a slave to your hair dryer? You can still have a good hair day without the assistance of a blow dryer. It’s simply a matter of getting creative with your lovely locks. For example, why not ride the waves this summer? Nothing is as…
Along with those vibes you’re throwing out, men are attracted to something else you put out there – your scent. Perfume and your own body’s natural scents – good and bad – have an impact on the chemistry a potential partner feels with you. In fact, in a Cosmopolitan survey,…