12 Mini-Makeovers

Give yourself a little lift with these simple yet satisfying instant hair and fashion makeovers. 1. Try some orange pop The makeup color of the moment is a bright, juicy shade of orange, says Molly R. Stern, a CoverGirl celebrity makeup artist. Try it on your lips with CoverGirl ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Fire, $7.50, […]

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127 Foods That Fight Fat

Weight loss starts with shopping. Taking control of what you eat begins with taking control of what you buy. Every time you toss a low-calorie food into the cart, you’re taking responsibility for losing weight—even before you sit down to a meal. There’s a very simple formula for low-calorie eating: Stock up on low-calorie staples. […]

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CIALIS

All around the world, men with erectile dysfunction (ED) have taken 36-hour CIALIS as needed. Today men can be ready with another option, CIALIS for daily use—a clinically proven low dose tablet that is taken every day. Talk to your doctor to see if a CIALIS option is right for you. *Individual results may vary. […]

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Beauty treatments from the kitchen

From Kitchen Cabinet to Medicine Cabinet: Beauty Substitutes You Already Have According to Dr. Patricia Wexler, exfoliating is one of the most important things we can do for the health of our skin. Best-selling author and makeup artist Carmindy reveals that plain old white sugar is one of the best exfoliators around. Keep a jar […]

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Tinnitus: Experts debating effects of cell phones

Regular cell phone use may increase the risk of developing persistent ringing in the ear, a condition known as tinnitus, a small Austrian study suggests. But one U.S. ear specialist called the data used for the study “very weak,” adding that the study failed to prove a connection between cell phone use and tinnitus. The […]

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Walgreen to hold off selling genetic test kits

The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test, after the Food and Drug Administration said the kit has not been proven effective. Pathway Genomics announced Tuesday that its saliva swab would be on Walgreen’s shelves later this month, offering […]

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American Idol winner sparks smoking debate

BOGOR, Indonesia – Just a few miles after passing a towering Marlboro Man ad, a second billboard off the highway promotes cigarettes with a new American face: Kelly Clarkson. The former American Idol winner invites fans to buy tickets to her upcoming concert in Jakarta, the nation’s capital. The logo of her sponsor is splashed […]

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DIY Beauty Treatments

Most girly girls dream of a collection of lotions and potions with fancy French labels, but a trip to the produce aisle can be a super natural way to treat your skin free from scary science lab ingredients. Equally exciting, making your own sugar scrub is a heck of a lot easier on your wallet […]

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Weight-Loss Tricks

The advice for losing those stubborn extra pounds seems so simple: Eat less, and exercise more. But as anyone who’s ever tried to lose a few pounds knows, putting that advice into practice is very tough. Cut back on calories too much, and you’re overwhelmed by hunger and your metabolism may slow. Exercise like crazy, […]

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Ways to Raise Your Risk of Stroke

Stroke is the number three killer in the United States, affecting almost 800,000 people each year, according to the National Stroke Association. These “brain attacks” occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted (an ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts (a hemorrhagic stroke). For 144,000 people each […]

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