Zap That Zit: Here’s How

Zap That Zit: Here’s How

Style & Beauty / Beauty

It’s inevitable. The morning before a first date or the night before your big presentation, a big pimple is just waiting to erupt on your face! You don’t need to panic when clogged pores threaten to ruin your flawless face; we’ve got some great tricks for beating those blemishes at…

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Exercises for Great Posture

Exercises for Great Posture

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

by Ruth Belena “Stand up straight!” You’ve heard the command more times than you’d care to count. Well, take heart — mom does know best. There’s a lot to be said for having good posture. Good posture means standing up, or sitting upright, with muscles tight around your stomach and…

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NutriSystem

NutriSystem

Diet Reviews / Prepared Meals

Endorsed by NFL coach Don Shula and wife Mary Anne, along with football players Dan Marino, Cris Carter and Steve Beuerlein, NutriSystem is the weight-loss program of choice for numerous professional athlete who swear by the program to get back to their playing weight. There are more than 120 dishes…

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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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Pregnancy Workouts

Pregnancy Workouts

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

Women’s health magazines give us plenty of tips and workout ideas for getting in shape fast and “blasting” away the fat, but most of these exercises are too intensive for women who are pregnant. Keeping up with your fitness regimen during pregnancy is possible with the right types of exercises…

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What to Ask Before a Nip and Tuck

What to Ask Before a Nip and Tuck

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Sure, it’s probably best to celebrate all your flaws and embrace yourself as you are, but for those who are dead-set on making a change to their appearance, there is nothing more permanent than cosmetic surgery. And as frequently as it’s done these days, there are still life-threatening risks involved…

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Soy Diet

Soy Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

The most prominent forms of soy are tofu, soymilk, soy flour, textured soy protein, tempeh and miso. They can be used as substitutes in recipes that are normally made with some sort of animal protein. To favorably impact heart health, the Food and Drug Administration recommends 25 grams of soy…

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The Best Bath Toys

The Best Bath Toys

Moms / Activities

Back when Ernie of “Bert and Ernie” fame sang his famous love song to his rubber duckie, millions of children could relate; the classic yellow rubber tub toy was the most popular (and in many cases the only) floating fun item to be found in the family bath tub. These…

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