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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Cookie Diet

Cookie Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

The total calorie intake is only 800 each day, with 500 of those calories going directly from the high-protein cookies. The protein in the diet cookies, which are made in Siegel’s bakery, acts as an appetite suppressant, which staves off hunger. Some of the ingredients include whole-wheat flour, oats and…

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Portion Distortion: Reality Check

Portion Distortion: Reality Check

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

More isn’t merrier, especially when it comes to what you’re putting in your mouth. Inflation has given us a warped perception of just how big a portion size truly is. In this super-sized society, everything is bigger, bolder and badder for your waistline. While 20 years ago a typical bagel…

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Recover from Breakup Battiness

Recover from Breakup Battiness

Love / Love Tips

Most people have had moments after a breakup when revenge, sadness or sheer rage drive them to do things they’d never do when cooler heads prevail. We’re talking about stunts like those in Fatal Attraction when Glenn Close’s character seriously messed with Michael Douglas’ character’s life…and ultimately, his bunny. No…

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Who’s the Boss? Take Charge of Your Kids!

Who’s the Boss? Take Charge of Your Kids!

Moms / Mom Tips

When it’s time to lay down the law with your kids, do you feel like you’re negotiating with a tiny little dictator? If you feel like a pushover when it comes to disciplining kids, don’t fret. It’s not too late to change the way you react when punishment issues arise….

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Maintaining Your Adult Relationships

Maintaining Your Adult Relationships

Moms / Mom Time

The old saying “everything changes once you have kids” is a truth for the ages. There’s no part of life that isn’t touched by the experience of becoming a mom. For the most part, the changes are positive, but sometimes they can be emotionally difficult. When children come into our…

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How to Change Your Relationship with Food

How to Change Your Relationship with Food

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

by Sandra Petersen Food provides energy to the body, enabling it to efficiently carry out its functions. Many people abuse food, though, by having an unhealthy relationship with it. This food bondage leads to problems with obesity and serious medical conditions. What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship with…

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Telling it Like it Is About Tattling

Telling it Like it Is About Tattling

Moms / Mom Tips

“I’m telling!” may be the most annoying phrase that your child emits, particularly around the preschool age. But tattling usually boils down to one motivation: getting attention. Excessive tattling usually happens when kids aren’t mature enough to settle conflicts among themselves, and that’s normal for younger children. They look to…

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Breaking Kids’ Bad Habits

Breaking Kids’ Bad Habits

Moms / Mom Tips

Whether it’s thumb-sucking, nose-picking, picky eating, bad manners or other annoying habit, many kids drive their parents crazy. But there are ways to break your kids of bothersome rituals. First of all, harping on them to quit doesn’t work. Punishment probably won’t, either. When you want to break your child…

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No Spit! Getting Kids to Take Their Meds

No Spit! Getting Kids to Take Their Meds

Moms / Mom Tips

Is medicine time a royal pain for you? Welcome to the club. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t trained in the medical field. So dispensing meds — whether it’s pain reliever, cough syrup or even eye drops — can become a real hassle. How many times has your little one left…

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