One of the most common yet manageable types of sexually transmitted diseases or STDs is genital herpes. The herpes simplex virus can be present in many parts of the body, and genital herpes is the form that results from contact of the sexual organs of an infected partner. While herpes…
A sonic cleaner – for the teeth, face or other body part – sounds like something out of the future that a superhero might use. These gadgets are pretty super for getting a dirty job done, and they’re accessible to everyone. However, don’t fall for tempting false claims. Here’s the…
Styling tools are a crucial part of our daily beauty rituals. If they’re not part of your daily regimen, that means one of two things: a. they should be; or b. you have perfect hair (and we greatly envy you). Sure, every now and then we get a free pass…
Want a food that’s as scrumptious as a high-fat, high-calorie snack? Tickle your taste buds with a sugary spud. Although they’re a favorite around Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes are beneficial to your health all year long. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin E, vitamin C and vitamin A. The…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Sweating is nature’s way of helping us stay cool, but it’s one of our body’s functions that is considered socially “uncool.” For centuries, people have been trying to overcome the unpleasant aspects of this very normal and necessary physical response. Women in particular take great pains to avoid public sweating….
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
It’s no secret that the American meat-heavy diet could use a serious overhaul. We consume nearly one and a half times more meat than most industrialized nations and use more than 50 percent of our water and land to raise livestock. This heavy reliance on animal protein is taking a…
Whether you want to look creepy, mysterious, ethereal, sexy, beautiful or just plain horrifying, Halloween is a fun time to break out of your usual beauty mold and really play with your look. First, consider the occasion. It may not be appropriate to answer the door to trick-or-treaters in your…
A supportive situation fosters numerous aspects of intelligence. The following 10 easy ways to stimulate intelligence in children will provide an “enriched environment” for brain growth. One: Love and Self-Esteem Improve Educational Performance In a extensive series of experiments, Prescott Lecky, an American educational researcher, found a high correlation between…
Having a bored child around the house is no fun for anyone. Kids have so much to entertain them these days that boredom doesn’t have to last for long, but it’s wise to look closely at what kinds of entertainment children are consuming. The most popular diversion for children is…
The wrong hairstyle can give you more than a bad hair day. It can add years to your appearance. You can have a trim, young-looking body, but if your hair looks worn out, guess what? You might, too. Check out these four sexy, flattering cuts to help you turn back…