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Breast cancer in men

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:32:00 -0700

Peter Criss, drummer and founding member of the rock band KISS, recently went public with his battle against breast cancer. People don't associate men with the disease, but men have breast tissue, too, and they are susceptible to breast cancer. Keep reading and then encourage your loved ones -- male and female -- to get screened for the potentially deadly disease.

Top 5 high-energy foods

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:06:00 -0700

Feel like taking a nap when you should be tackling a growing to-do list? If your solution to a wave of the "nod-offs" is another cup of strong coffee , it's time to change your snack habits and eat to stay wide-eyed awake. Shun the short-lived caffeine-sugar high, put our energy-upping tips into play, and nosh these five high-energy foods.

Ways to connect with an autistic child

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:51:00 -0700

"It was impossible to get eye contact, and when I tried to pick him up it was like hugging a bag of nails," says a New Jersey father, describing how his autistic son once reacted to affection. Emerson Donnell shares his heart-wrenching story, and reveals the strategies of developing a loving bond with his autistic son in his new book Dads and Autism: Learn How to Stay in the Game.

Healthy foods that boost happiness

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:36:00 -0700

Fast food restaurants market their meal-deals so well that you start believing a low-grade hamburger, salty French fries, sugary soda pop and a tiny plastic toy will make you feel good about what you're eating while on the go. Over time, however, those happy meals will have you smiling all the way to the fat farm. While you can appreciate the toy factor and element of surprise, skipping processed drive-thru fare and choosing healthy foods will improve your mood without expanding your waistline. Here are the top seven foods that will keep you happy and healthy.

Health benefits of Laughter Yoga

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:03:00 -0700

Laughing makes us feel good, giving us stress-relief and a rush of endorphins. Now you can double your pleasure and health benefits by combining laughter with Downward Dog. Laughter Yoga will stretch and strengthen your mind and body with therapeutic postures while giving you a welcome case of the mood-boosting giggles.

Fertility linked to romance

Karen Hawthorne — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:47:00 -0700

We know PMS can be bad, making us crabby and crave salty snacks or sweets. But other days of the month, we're soaring with confidence and open to flirting with every cute guy on the subway. A new study from France says women's fertility, particularly during ovulation, makes us much more receptive to courtship.

Health benefits of harvest vegetables

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:09:00 -0700

You wheel your grocery cart through the produce aisle and pick up broccoli, carrots and tomatoes -- the same vegetables you bought last week. You're missing out on the many mouthwatering tastes, textures and nutrients offered by those veritable veggies you eschew. Break out of your same old veggie rut and sample the harvest and health benefits of these late summer veggies.

Wholistic fitness trend: Integrated Therapy and Training

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:03:00 -0700

Reaching your health goals takes more than cardio and weight-training, fitness experts say. Here's why an "integrated approach" to training will deliver the best results. To learn more about this comprehensive wellness trend, we talked to Sender Deutsch, founder of Shape Health and Wellness Centres in Toronto, Canada.

High-tech help for your periods

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:51:00 -0700

Feeling cranky and bloated, but not sure if it's menstrual? If you have trouble tracking your periods, there's high-tech help to make you feel better about going with the flow.

Acupuncture: Needles don't hurt, after all

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:35:00 -0700

Acupuncture, once regarded as a mystical form of Eastern medicine, has grown in popularity as a potent cure for so many ailments. From pain relief and reduced stress to headaches, arthritis, and infertility, the ancient practice of acupuncture may be a cure-all for what ails you. If you're thinking "But what about all those needles?" keep reading to learn how one acupuncture skeptic got over the fear of being needled to reap the benefits and find relief.

4 Diet tricks to beat the afternoon slump

Karen Hawthorne — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:56:00 -0700

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 than tackle that project topping your must-do list. Instead of putting your must-dos off until tomorrow, make a few simple changes in your diet that will keep you alert and ready to take on any challenge.

How to put yourself first

Karen Hawthorne — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:41:00 -0700

Women are notorious for putting the needs of others ahead of their own. But bringing yourself into the spotlight will give you the energy and enthusiasm you need to be at your best. Does the mere thought of putting yourself first make you cringe? Here's why it shouldn't and a few ways to prioritize taking care of you.

Outdoor safety tips for summer

Karen Hawthorne — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:41:00 -0700

Those hot, lazy days of summer put us in a playful mood to make the most of the great outdoors, from picnics and backyard cookouts to swimming at the beach and camping in the woods. It's also easy, however, to forget to play it safe and unwittingly put ourselves in danger. Here are some outdoor safety tips and tricks to bear in mind as we head out into the summer sun.

Lose the weight-loss plateau

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:29:00 -0700

It's hot and fabulous weather for heading to the beach, but you want to stay covered up in long pants and a billowy shirt because you don't feel ready to bare it all in a swimsuit. You're not alone. Many people who are following a sound diet and fitness program hit the dreaded weight loss or fat loss plateau. Here are three reasons why your body may be stuck and tips to push through and get the hot summer bod.

Breakfast bloopers

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:47:00 -0700

We know eating breakfast makes a lot of sense -- it revs the metabolism, refuels the body and curbs those late-morning cravings for a sweet, fat-laden fix. On those rush-out-the-door mornings or the days we don't feel like making breakfast, however, turning to packaged convenience foods or the drive-through window is oh so easy and simply ends up sabotaging the best of our healthy diet intentions. Here are some of the most common unhealthy grab-and-go breakfast foods along with healthier alternatives for a morning meal.

Heart-healthy summer drinks

Karen Hawthorne — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:17:00 -0700

Summer's here, and that means lounging on the porch with an icy-cold drink. Add in a good book or a couple of friends, and you're on the way to a perfect day, right? Perhaps not. It all depends on your drink of choice.