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  1. Domestic abuse: Dealing with death
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 21, 2009
    Did you know that nearly 50 percent of the violent crimes against family members each year are committed against spouses and that 58...
  2. Five things your dentist isn’t telling you
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 21, 2009
    When you sit down in the dentist chair, you expect your dentist to tell you about proper brushing and flossing techniques and ways...
  3. Time to set health goals for fall
    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 20, 2009
    Back-to-fall always feels like the start of something new - something akin to New Year’s without the cold weather or worldwide...
  4. 8 Tips to boost your self-confidence
    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 19, 2009
    Regardless of who you are, it can be pretty easy to fall into a self confidence rut. From co-workers tearing you down to waking up...
  5. Birth control pills: Facts you need to know
    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 19, 2009
    After almost 50 years on the market, the “Pill” continues to be one of the most popular and effective forms of birth control....
  6. Foods that cause you to look your worst
    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 19, 2009
    You’ve read near countless articles on the foods that promote optimal health and beauty, but what are the foods that make you look...
  7. Acupuncture: Needles don't hurt, after all
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 18, 2009
    Acupuncture, once regarded as a mystical form of Eastern medicine, has grown in popularity as a potent cure for so many ailments....
  8. How to physically and mentally prepare for surgery
    By Michele Howe on Aug 18, 2009
    Having already endured three surgeries to repair my loose right shoulder, I grew increasingly more curious about what actually...
  9. The fitness buddy workout
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 17, 2009
    Is your favorite way to combat stress recruiting your best friend to meet you for a double latte and scone as a prelude to an...
  10. Back to school tips to avoid swine flu
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 17, 2009
    If your kids have been free of colds and flu all summer, the thought of the H1N1 swine flu virus has probably not crossed your mind....
  11. Is maca root the new superfood?
    By Katherine Pennington on Aug 16, 2009
    Are you exhausted from being up all night with your newborn baby? Are you on your last leg from running around with your kids to...
  12. Cycling: A beginner’s guide
    By Heather Elizabeth King on Aug 16, 2009
    Are you in a daily struggle to start that exercise plan you’ve been putting off for months? You have all the excuses to...
  13. Is hypnosis good for health?
    By Judie Hurtado on Aug 14, 2009
    When you hear the word “hypnosis”, do you immediately think of someone barking like a dog or doing some other silly,...
  14. 4 Diet tricks to beat the afternoon slump
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 12, 2009
    Do you dread when your energy plummets in the middle of the afternoon? You know the feeling: You'd rather curl up and take a nap...
  15. What you need to know about brain fog
    On Aug 6, 2009
    The occurrence of brain fog is a common health concern among thousands of people. Unfortunately, brain fog is one of those loosely...
  16. How snacking fits into your weight loss plan
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 6, 2009
    Whether you’re striving to lose a substantial amount of weight or those last five pounds, cutting calories -- or exercising them...
  17. Snacks that won’t wreck your diet
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 5, 2009
    Do you ignore those mid-morning and -afternoon hunger pangs for fear that eating will add unneccesary calories to your diet? Do you...
  18. Snacking around workouts: Do's and don’ts
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 5, 2009
    The timing of meals before and after exercise is crucial in giving you the fuel you need to work out as well as facilitate...
  19. 7 Stress-busting snacks
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 4, 2009
    When stress strikes, do you reach for the first semblance of comfort food in sight, even if you know it’s not the healthiest...
  20. 15 Snack ideas less than 100 calories
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 4, 2009
    When the mid-morning or -afternoon tummy grumblings strike, choosing a healthy snack doesn’t have to be a challenge. Sure,...

For many of us, the “D-word" (diet) goes hand-in-hand with our favorite little black dresses and bikinis. But just because you're trying to lose weight doesn't mean you can't have a little fun. So at SheKnows.com you'll find some tasty, healthy recipes, and even fun exercise tips to help you get in swimsuit shape no matter what time of year it is.

Although you can't control your body type, a little exercise and some healthy food choices will help you make the most of it. Check out our Health & Wellness section for nutrition facts, exercise tips and more.

We all have our own “issues" with food. But whether you love it or you love to hate it, we can help you find the food news, information and advice you need to love the food you eat. While you're at it, try out some seriously delish vegetarian recipes and our meal planning tips to make meals at home tastier – and healthier – than ever.

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