The next time you’re having a bad day (or week or month) take heart: you can perk up your mood quickly and simply. According to experts, life circumstances account for only 10% of happiness. Half depends on your genetic “set point,†which is kind of like the weight your body bounces back to after a […]
Continue ReadingInfant Deaths Prompt Gov’t Warning
The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it has investigated at least 13 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers over the last 20 years, including three deaths last year. […]
Continue ReadingWhat Your Face Reveals
What do you see when you look in the mirror? According to Chinese medicine, your face is a window to your health. Your forehead, nose, chin, right cheek, left cheek: Each of these five face zones gives you clues to what is going on inside your body–if you know what to look for! Read on […]
Continue Reading8 Foods that Fight Stress
Chow down on eats that tame hunger and reduce anxiety Eat It to Beat It We all know that tension can wreak havoc on our eating patterns. But the right (healthy!) foods can often help tame mindless munching and cravings and, better yet, actually lower overall anxiety and its symptoms. Eight of our favorites: Dark […]
Continue Reading101 Small Pleasures
Earlier in the week when we talked about the habits of happy people, many of you mentioned the small pleasures you enjoy that are worth more than anything money can buy, like walking on the beach and flying paper airplanes with your children. Since one of the key tenets of happiness is being able to […]
Continue ReadingH1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation
This is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional. This self-assessment information does not capture identifiable information in any manner. Are you or a loved one sick and worried you might have H1N1 Flu? During flu season this year, you might […]
Continue ReadingBest Swimwear for Your Shape
If the word “bikini” sends fear coursing through your body, then let us talk you down from the ledge: A swimsuit that flatters your shape is the look-sexy secret. These brilliant tips will help you flaunt what you’ve got. If you’re: Small on Top Try: Fringes, ruffles, or frills Why: Embellishments will pump up the […]
Continue ReadingTips on How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated in the Winter Time
When that unpleasant chill hits the air, it’s time to school yourself on tips on how to keep your skin hydrated in the winter time. Let’s face it: dryness can be quite uncomfortable, and it’s important to fend yourself against the elements in order to maintain smoothness and suppleness all season long. Even if you […]
Continue ReadingAncient Greenland gene map has a surprise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists have sequenced the DNA from four frozen hairs of a Greenlander who died 4,000 years ago in a study they say takes genetic technology into several new realms. Surprisingly, the long-dead man appears to have originated in Siberia and is unrelated to modern Greenlanders, Morten Rasmussen of the University of Copenhagen […]
Continue ReadingDo You Have Bad Breath
Mistletoe season has arrived, so it’s absolutely crucial that your pout is smooch-worthy. Your lips are buffed, glossed, and puckered, but what about your breath? One in four people have bad breath, according to Colgate (and they should know, they make toothpaste). It’s caused by many various factors, from the foods we eat, to the […]
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