Archive for August, 2009

Find Your Stress Sweet Spot

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Being frazzled can do nasty things to your bod. But in small doses, angst-provoking situations can improve your health, slow down the signs of aging, and even help you live longer.

Melinda Wenner

Here’s a statement you never hear: “I’m so stressed out—it’s awesome!” But the fact is, certain pressure-filled situations—say, the occasional public-speaking gig or cramming for an exam—can be good for your health.

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Play With Your Breast

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Your boobs are wily little seductresses. They poke proactively out of bikini tops, peek over lacy push-up bras, and flaunt their fabulousness naked in bed—turning any red-blooded heterosexual male into a panting pile of mush. But what most women don’t realize is that their boobs can give them heaps of satisfaction too. “The majority of research is geared toward keeping breasts healthy, and not nearly enough is known about how women can enjoy their breasts during sex,” says Debby Herbenick, Ph. D., a sexual-health educator at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. The truth is, your boobs play an important role in pleasing both of you. These six moves will ensure they’re not left out of the fun.

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8 Strategies For Slimming Down [Part II]

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Kevin Hewitt/Jupiter Images; Illustration: Chelsea Cartabiano

Kids are told to clean their plates at every meal, so it’s no wonder they grow into adults who feel compelled to finish whatever’s in front of them. Breaking that habit can be next to impossible—but you don’t necessarily have to in order to lose a few pounds. Switching up your plates, silverware, and even centerpieces (we’re serious) can let you polish off every last morsel without having to let out your entire wardrobe.

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8 Strategies For Slimming Down [Part I]

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Kevin Hewitt/Jupiter Images; Illustration: Chelsea Cartabiano

Kids are told to clean their plates at every meal, so it’s no wonder they grow into adults who feel compelled to finish whatever’s in front of them. Breaking that habit can be next to impossible—but you don’t necessarily have to in order to lose a few pounds. Switching up your plates, silverware, and even centerpieces (we’re serious) can let you polish off every last morsel without having to let out your entire wardrobe.

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Killer Fashion Trends

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Tottering around on skyscraper heels or cramming your thighs into too-tight jeans isn’t just uncomfortable—it can also be bad for your health.

Dennie Hughes

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Fix Anything With Food [Part VIII]

Friday, August 14th, 2009

By: David Zinczenko and Matt GouldingOn those days when life chews you up and spits you back out, do yourself a favor and gnaw on one of these 48 food fixes. Research shows the vitamins and nutrients in certain foods can help improve your mood, your health, your fitness, and even your sex life. So make your food work for you with these picks from the editors of Eat This, Not That!

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Fix Anything With Food [Part VII]

Friday, August 14th, 2009

By: David Zinczenko and Matt GouldingOn those days when life chews you up and spits you back out, do yourself a favor and gnaw on one of these 48 food fixes. Research shows the vitamins and nutrients in certain foods can help improve your mood, your health, your fitness, and even your sex life. So make your food work for you with these picks from the editors of Eat This, Not That!

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Fix Anything With Food [Part VI]

Friday, August 14th, 2009

By: David Zinczenko and Matt GouldingOn those days when life chews you up and spits you back out, do yourself a favor and gnaw on one of these 48 food fixes. Research shows the vitamins and nutrients in certain foods can help improve your mood, your health, your fitness, and even your sex life. So make your food work for you with these picks from the editors of Eat This, Not That!

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Fix Anything With Food [Part V]

Friday, August 14th, 2009

By: David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

On those days when life chews you up and spits you back out, do yourself a favor and gnaw on one of these 48 food fixes. Research shows the vitamins and nutrients in certain foods can help improve your mood, your health, your fitness, and even your sex life. So make your food work for you with these picks from the editors of Eat This, Not That!

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Fix Anything With Food [Part IV]

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

By: David Zinczenko and Matt GouldingOn those days when life chews you up and spits you back out, do yourself a favor and gnaw on one of these 48 food fixes. Research shows the vitamins and nutrients in certain foods can help improve your mood, your health, your fitness, and even your sex life. So make your food work for you with these picks from the editors of Eat This, Not That!

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