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Trend Alert: Shark Week décor makes a splash

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:15:00 -0700

Whether Shark Week inspires you to shark up your home, or you simply have an affinity for sea-themed décor, here are six fun furniture finds for the shark lover.

Eat like a shark

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0700

Though you may still be scarred and ocean-leery from seeing the movie "Jaws" as a kid, sharks really do prefer eating seafood over being man-eaters. We certainly don't want to be shark chow, but we are intrigued by the sharp-toothed marine creature. In fact, we plan to eat like a shark as we tune in to the Discovery Channel's "Shark Week," starting this Sunday. Here's a roundup of seafood recipes so you can eat like a shark, too.

The tragedy of shark fin soup

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:56:00 -0700

Shark Week on the Discovery Channel starts this Sunday, giving landlubbers and seaphiles alike insight on these fascinating ocean animals. Though sharks are typically maligned as man-eating killers, believe it or not, they are in far more danger in the depths than us humans. Why? One reason is the Asian delicacy Shark Fin Soup, which has resulted in the plunder and pillaging – know as finning – of nearly 100 million of the sharp-toothed sea creatures each year.

Picnic accessories for comfy outdoor dining

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:57:00 -0700

Throwing down an old blanket and munching on sandwiches is certainly one way to picnic, but we’ve found a fun array of picnic accessories that will make every outdoor dining experience a comfy yet stylish affair.

Fun and funky furniture finds

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:00:00 -0700

Are you looking for that one really interesting piece of furniture that intrigues, fascinates and leaves people talking about your décor long after they’ve left your home? Since funking out your entire house would be more overwhelming than impressive, try a single piece of attention-catching furniture. Here are a few fun and funky furniture finds that range from unusual to jaw-dropping.

Healthier snack food choices: Eat this, not that

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:37:00 -0700

If you’re striving to lose weight or improve your diet, every supermarket aisle can seem off limits. The crackers and chips are calling your name while the croissants and brownies are aiming to disarm your best healthy eating intentions. Does this mean your only hope is to limit yourself to the produce section? Not in our book! Instead of battling your temptations for your favorite foods, simply opt for these healthier food choices.

Space shuttle food is better than you think

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:18:00 -0700

The last thing you’d imagine space food to be is gourmet, but over the years through food technology space shuttle food has gone from food-in-a-tube meals to astronaut-designed multi-course meals that actually taste good.

Throw a space-themed party for the kids

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:39:00 -0700

As NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis heads back to Earth this week, use the historic event to throw a space-themed party for your kids that is out of this world and educational at the same time. Here’s how.

7 Summer party hostess gifts

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:36:00 -0700

Don’t you love the friend who has a knack for entertaining and invites you to so many of her summer parties, you never have to fuss with your own? Show your appreciation by surprising her with one of these super cool summer party hostess gifts.

Lyme disease: Myths, treatment and overtreatment

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:28:00 -0700

With summer hiking and camping in full swing, Lyme disease is more of a threat to our health. We've all heard that you need to check yourself for ticks after being in the woods in fear of developing Lyme disease. But the real facts about Lyme disease are hard to find, and some medical professionals are saying that Lyme disease is overdiagnosed and overtreated. We talked with Dr. Steven Soloway, board-certified rheumatologist in Vineland, New Jersey, about the myths, misdiagnoses and treatments for Lyme disease. Don’t go into the woods until you read this.

8 Fun and funky home accessories

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:25:00 -0700

One of the easiest ways to update your living space is with funky home décor. From unusual wall art and accessories to whimsical lighting and furniture, here are eight fun ways to redecorate.

The best cookbooks for summer

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:33:00 -0700

With summer in full swing, it's high-time to sink your teeth into recipes featuring seasonal ingredients and reflect your need for ease in the kitchen to make time for other summer activities. Whether you're planning a camping trip, aiming to deliciously use your locally sourced farmers' market food finds, or need to take a culinary vacation to the coast, we've got four summer cookbooks highlighting the fresh tastes of the sunny season and recipes that will suit every occasion that comes your way before the leaves start to turn. Here are our most recent summer cookbook favorites.

Anxiety: 5 Practical ways to stress less

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:35:00 -0700

Anxiety got you jittery and worried about something you can’t even put your finger on? Robin Meade, host of HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade and New York Times best-selling author of Morning Sunshine! How To Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too shares her tips after fighting through panic attacks on-air years ago. Her positive outlook is also reflected in her debut album Brand New Day available exclusively at Target stores and iTunes. Here are her five top tips for reducing stress and anxiety.

Bike fitness: Tips to get the right bike fit

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:47:00 -0700

Looking for the ultimate outdoor workout now that summer is in full swing? Gaynor Collester, chief Spin Doctor for Performance Bicycle, the nation’s largest specialty bicycle retailer, says it’s high time to get on a bike. But before you saddle up, the biking expert suggests getting the right bike fit. Here’s how.

What your man needs to know about depression

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:37:00 -0700

Do you suspect your man is suffering from depression? Though being down in the dumps is a normal temporary state of being, if he can’t shake the blues and it’s having a negative, if not devastating, impact on your relationship, family, his friendships or even his career, there’s a good chance he’s got depression. Todd Patkin, former sufferer of depression and author of the new book Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and – Finally – Let the Sunshine In , shares seven things your man needs to know about this potentially debilitating yet very treatable disease.

5 Tips for women's digestive health

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:14:00 -0700

Dealing with bloating and stomach pain rank high on the list of things you don't want to do this summer, so we talked with Dr Lisa Masterson, co-host of the Emmy award-winning The Doctors, about how women can boost their digestive health and feel their best while having fun in the sun. Dr Masterson recently partnered with Metamucil, the leading psyllium fiber supplement brand, and advocates a high-fiber diet, but she has a few more helpful tips for women to avoid digestive disorders.

Living the cupcake dream

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:37:00 -0700

From cupcake shops and cookbooks to countless cupcake decorating accessories, cupcakes are currently fascinating the nation. Arleen Scavone, known as the banker turned baker, loves cupcakes so much, she opened a bakeshop called Sweet Arleen’s and took the ultimate cupcake challenge on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. She not only won, but she is competing again in the upcoming super challenge against other winners on July 12. We asked Scavone to share the secret to her success in following her cupcake dream and her favorite cupcake recipe.

Hypothyroidism: Dieting can damage your thyroid

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:17:00 -0700

Despite your best dieting and exercise efforts, you’re not losing weight and finding it even harder to keep weight off. Worse, you’re exhausted and can’t seem to pull yourself out of the dumps. There’s a good chance you’ve got hypothyroidism and your weight loss efforts are the root cause. We talked with Dr. Elizabeth Lyster from the Holtorf Medical Group in Foster City, California, about the impact of dieting on the thyroid.

How to break the cycle of childhood obesity

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:22:00 -0700

Did you know that one in three American children are overweight or obese? According to the American Heart Association, this is nearly triple the rate in 1963. Childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern among parents in the United States, topping drug abuse and smoking, because of the higher risk of overweight children developing chronic diseases that can shorten their life and affect the quality of their lives. We talked with Dr. Will Aguila, author of Why I Don't Lose Weight: Conquering the Cycle of Obesity, about the obesity epidemic in our kids and how parents can empower their children to eat right and maintain a healthy weight.

Top 10 power foods for women

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:46:00 -0700

It’s true: You are what you eat. So if you want to be a health-powered woman, load your plate with these 10 tasty power foods. Packed with vitamins, minerals and other super nutrients that women need, power foods will keep you trim, boost your health and help kick disease to the curb.