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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.

Health benefits of Greek yogurt

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:07:00 -0700

Rich, thick and delicious, Greek yogurt is more than just a grab-and-go snack that you eat with a spoon when your tummy starts grumbling. This creamy, dreamy dairy product does more than just curb your hunger. Here are just a few of the health benefits of Greek yogurt.

Fresh and fruity breakfast options for summer

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:57:00 -0700

Oatmeal may be the perfect morning meal on chilly winter mornings, but when the weather heats up, fresh and fruity breakfast recipes are at the top of the sunny season menu. Naturally sweet, low in calories and loaded with antioxidants, here are five healthy summer breakfast ideas featuring fresh fruit.

Kettlebell workout: 5 Dynamic moves for full-body fitness

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:20:00 -0700

If you want a fast, effective full-body workout, pick up the kettlebells and get moving. This five-move kettlebell workout, from Kettlebells for 50+, targets every muscle, boosts your cardio and fires up your metabolism -- no matter what your age.

SpeedX workout: Take your fitness to the next level

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:15:00 -0700

Whether you want to get chiseled for summer or boost your overall strength, power, and agility, SpeedX training is for you. Created by BRICK Sport Performance coaches in West Hollywood, this three-move SpeedX workout features cardio-based intervals and intense functional strength-training that will whip you into shape. Because SpeedX is high-intensity training, you're going to torch calories, rev your metabolism and get lean, mean fitness results that other workouts just can't deliver.

5 Health-damaging household toxins

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:00 -0700

National Women’s Health Week is a great reminder for women to take charge of their health. But this goes beyond a healthy diet, more exercise, less stress and more sleep. Every day we are exposed to a number of dangerous toxins that lurk in our very own home and put us at risk for certain cancers, fertility issues and other health problems. We talked with Dave Wentz, author of the New York Times bestselling guide The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers, to find out the most common household toxins and ways we can avoid them.

3 Juicy melon recipes for summer

Michele Borboa, MS — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Biting into a juicy chunk of melon is one of our favorite summer rituals, but these tender fruits aren't just for snacking or dessert. Here are three succulent and savory melon recipes to put on your summer entertaining menu.

3 Indulgent Memorial Day dessert recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:00 -0700

Summer holidays deserve desserts that are knee-weakening delicious. Pull out all the stops for Memorial Day by making these indulgent dessert recipes, including black bottom candy bar pie, mini chocolate molten cakes and a strawberry ice cream cake.

Non-surgical fibroid treatment: Uterine fibroid embolization

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

If you are suffering from fibroids, a hysterectomy isn't the only solution. Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Bruce McLucas, founder of the Los Angeles Fibroid Treatment Center, says a hysterectomy should be the last option for women, even though many doctors recommend it as a primary fibroid treatment. We talked with Dr. McLucas, who has been featured on The Doctors, about fibroids and his use of uterine fibroid embolization, an effective non-invasive procedure to treat fibroid tumors.

Summer dessert: Lemon chess pie recipe

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

A Southern classic, the lemon chess pie recipe gets an update with a rich shortbread crust, juicy berries and fresh whipped cream.

Mother's Day: Wellness gifts for women

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:42:00 -0700

Looking for the perfect gift for the wellness-minded mom? Our Mother's Day gift guide features the latest fitness footwear and healthy gourmet goodies, as well as a few surprising gifts for Mom to help her sleep better at night.

The hiker's workout for women

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:16:00 -0700

As winter melts away and mountain trails transform from muddypassages into beautiful hiker-friendly paths, right now is the time to condition your body to scale tall mountains in leaps, bounds and lots of trekking. Stacy Berman of Stacy's Bootcamp in New York shares her basic four-move workout that every hiker, at any fitness level, can start today to be hiker-ready as the hiking season begins.

Summer's best kid-friendly fitness gadgets

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:26:00 -0700

School's out for summer, and for many children it means lazing on the couch in front of the computer or TV for three months. Before being sedentary becomes the norm, get your kids excited to exercise with these fun kid-friendly fitness gadgets that get them outside to have fun in the sun. Who doesn't want that?

Spring fitness essentials: The best fitness gadgets and gear

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:47:00 -0700

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your fitness routine. We suggest slipping on a new pair of running shoes to pound dirt trails, updating your swimwear, stocking up on nutrition bars made for women and shaping up to the latest fitness DVDs for the days you work out at home. To help you breathe new life into your regular workouts, here are our top picks for fitness gadgets, gear and more.

Top 5 eco-friendly ways to work out for Earth Day

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:43:00 -0700

Though we love our time at the gym, all those cardio machines, big-screen TVs and bright lights require a lot of electricity, while the locker rooms and swimming pool use a lot of water. We don't suggest forgoing your gym fitness, but we do encourage you to "unplug" and take your exercise outdoors to celebrate Earth Day. The American Council on Exercise recommends the following eco-friendly outdoor workouts.

6 Supplements to amplify your workouts

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:48:00 -0700

Even though there are no miracle pills and potions that will turn you from couch potato to Olympic athlete, there are supplements that can boost your workouts and help you achieve your health and fitness goals. We talked with Dr. Victor Prisk, member of GNC's medical advisory board, to find out the best supplements to take to amplify our workouts. Here's what the orthopedic surgeon and competitive bodybuilder has to say.