Hopefully by now you know that no and low carb diets aren’t the way to go if you want to lose weight. You may drop pounds at first, but as soon as you start eating carbs again, you’ll end up gaining the weight back. Also, let me remind you... 

The days leading up to April 15 can be particularly stressful if you owe Uncle Sam, but those of you who are receiving tax refunds might have some extra pep in your step. Sure, put some of it in the bank, but now could be the time if you’ve been... 

Filed under: Diet and Weight Loss A study came out recently that examined the relationship between vegetarians and eating disorders , and it’s stirring up some serious controversy. It found that adolescent and young adult vegetarians, while more... 

Natural sweeteners are gaining popularity since people are trying to avoid overly processed white sugar and high fructose corn syrup . You may have seen Truvia and PureVia on store shelves, which are both made from the stevia plant. Another plant-derived... 

Perhaps to encourage my after-meal tooth brushing , a friend of mine recently introduced me to Colgate Wisp Mini-Brushes ($8.50 for a pack of 16). Designed for dental hygiene on the go, these one-time-use toothbrushes come with toothpaste built right... 

Some people hardly ever get pangs of hunger, and others say they feel hungry all day. My stomach begins to growl about four times a day, right before breakfast, lunch, my 4:00 snack, and dinner. I actually love feeling hungry right before a meal, because... 

Spa treatments and therapeutic massages are great ways to relax, but sometimes, the high price tag can work against the benefits. A lot of us need stress relief now more than ever, and thankfully there are plenty of cheap and easy ways to relax and relieve... 

Pastel coated candy and egg shaped chocolate are tasty April indulgences, and there’s a chance you’re still on a sugar high from the holiday weekend. When you head to the store to buy ingredients for this week’s healthy meals, resist... 

As I waited in the longest line at the grocery store, which meant standing in the snack aisle, there was plenty of time to check out the well-stocked area full of various bars. Naturally, I picked up some new products that looked interesting and began... 

Lately I’ve been mixing up my cardio routine with the rowing machine, which has the advantage of often being open at the gym when the ellipticals and treadmills are taken. If you’ve never tried your hand at this old-school contraption, I...