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10 Tips to ease back to school anxiety

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:36:00 -0700

Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 million children and teens who suffer from anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25 percent of teenagers have issues of anxiety, and the statistics don't take into account the young people who are undiagnosed or don't reach out for help. Because the start of a new school year can trigger or worsen anxiety in stressed-out children and teens, pediatric anxiety specialist Rhonda Martin, M.A., offers the following tips for parents to help ease back-to-school anxiety for their kids.

Why women aren't happy

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:06:00 -0700

The back-to-school madness has begun, and moms across the country are letting over-scheduled stress sap their energy and joy. According to Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness, there is no reason to accept unhappiness as the norm. She shares the most common obstacles to optimism for women along with ways to have a happy heart.

Bad breath? 10 Tips to get rid of halitosis

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:24:00 -0700

Morning breath is a common occurrence, but all-day halitosis isn't something you should accept as the norm. Even if garlic and onions are on your daily menu, there could be other reasons your mouth reeks. Dr. Margaret Mitchell, DDS, founder of Chicago-based Mitchell Dental Spa, says you don't have to live with bad breath and shares her top halitosis-halting dental health tips.

The 10 hottest free fitness apps for fall

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:10:00 -0700

When the summer temperatures take a dive into fall, you can heat up your workouts with these 10 hot fitness apps.

Self-defense for women: Krav Maga workout

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0700

What would you do if a stranger -- or even your date -- grabbed you around the neck and planned to do you harm? Screaming as loud as you can might break your assailant's grip and motivation. But if it doesn't, you better be ready to physically defend yourself. The authors of Krav Maga for Women: Your Ultimate Program for Self Defense http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Women-Ultimate-Program/dp/1569759871/ recommend mastering the following self-defense moves. Incorporate them into your regular workouts so they become second nature.

Back to school health essentials for moms

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:36:00 -0700

Back to school means an accelerated and jam-packed schedule for moms. Instead of putting your health and fitness on the back burner in hopes of "some day" finding the time to work out and eat right, stock up on the following must-have diet and fitness items, which will help you stay on the fast track to health.

Eat like a Summer Games athlete

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700

We may not be competing in the London 2012 Olympics, but we can certainly live -- and eat -- vicariously through the elite-level athletes. Instead of simply asking a sports nutritionist to give us top diet tips to train like an Olympian, we turned to four female Olympians to get the dish on how they eat and what they eat.

How to make an ice cream bombe

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:35:00 -0700

An ice cream bombe only looks impossible to make. We show you just how fun and easy this frozen dessert can be.

The best sports bra for your breasts

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:39:00 -0700

If you’re the type of woman who thinks wearing two bras will "make do," then think again! No matter what size you are, there are supportive sports bras out there for you. Here are tips from Fiona Lipshaw of online personal bra shop Brayola.com to find the right sports bra fit for your breasts.

Getting married? Boot camp workout for brides

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:41:00 -0700

Are all of those wedding planning "to-dos" getting in the way of slimming down or shaping up for the day you say "I do"? You may not have the time to go to the gym every day, but with a little planning, you can exercise without even leaving the comfort of your home. New York fitness expert Stacy Berman of Stacy's Bootcamp http://www.stacysbootcamp.com/ shares this four-move bridal workout featuring full-body exercises that will not only get you fit before your wedding but will also help relieve stress and pre-nuptial jitters.

Want Kate Middleton calves?

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:45:00 -0700

Have you seen Kate Middleton's calves? Though her enviable sense of fashion tends to command the spotlight, the Duchess of Cambridge's long, lean legs caught media attention last month when she attended a charity polo match and was photographed running gracefully in towering heels with her dog Lupo. Since then we've been on a mission to find the best leg exercises for shapely calves. We turned to Hollywood fitness trainer Mike Donavanik www.mikedfitness.com, who shares this three-move workout that tones and strengthens the entire body but is specifically designed for sexy Kate Middleton-esque calves.

Joel Harper fitness tips for women: Turn your dream body into a reality

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:50:00 -0700

Achieving your dream physique doesn't mean slaving for hours in the gym. According to celebrity fitness guru Joel Harper, Dr. Oz's famed fitness expert and brand fitness expert for Promax, you can get the body of your dreams by doing the following high-rep body-weight exercises and putting his celebrity trainer tips to the test.

Great glutes: Get a tight tush in 10 minutes

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:19:00 -0700

We can't get enough of Angie Miller's body-sculpting workouts. Our fave workout for summer is Miller's Booty Burner routine, which lifts, shapes, firms and strengthens the glutes. Who doesn't want great glutes for summer? We sure do, so we're working this 10-minute booty workout into our weekly fitness routine.

Summer entertaining: Grilled chipotle shrimp and roasted pepper pizza

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Succulent smoky-flavored shrimp, sweet roasted peppers and goat cheese turn the ordinary homemade pizza into a go-to gourmet meal for your summer entertaining.

3 Easy 4th of July burger recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Why settle for unoriginal burgers on the grill when you can add a few boldly flavored ingredients and wow your summer cookout guests with a gourmet grilled burger? Here we show you how the usual 4th of July beef burger recipe gets a some quick and easy updates, featuring unusual ingredients you mix right into the meat, artisan cheese, tongue-tantalizing toppings, and homemade sauces.

Delectable mini lemon tarts

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Ideal for entertaining, these impressive lemon tarts are simple to make, sweet to eat and become even more guest-pleasing when topped with vanilla bean ice cream or gelato.

Father's Day: Gourmet gift guide for Dad

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Whether your dad considers himself a gourmand or your husband is the family chef, here are our delicious Father's Day picks for the food-loving men in your life.

The latest and greatest grilling gadgets

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

If you're going to master the grill, you've got to get these grilling gadgets, gourmet ingredients and more. Being a pitmistress has never been easier.

Calcium supplements may give you a heart attack

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:15:00 -0700

If you've been taking calcium supplements for your bone health, you could be putting your heart health at risk. A new study published in the medical journal Heart suggests that people taking calcium supplements had a significantly greater chance of having a heart attack. Should you quit supplementing?

Health experts share summertime nutrition tips

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:14:00 -0700

Whether you're aiming to slim down for summer or wanting to improve your diet, here are six simple summertime diet tips from a few of our favorite food and nutrition experts.