Articles by Vanessa Sands:
As owner of Sands Communications, Vanessa Sands provides writing, editing, copyediting, proofreading and web design services for a wide variety of businesses in the U.S. and abroad. She has a bachelor of arts degree in English/communications and 25 years of experience in the field. Her past/current clients include ad agencies, print and online magazine publishers, book authors, online content providers and other businesses large and small. She is the former editor-in-chief of LowCarb Energy and Diet & Fitness magazines.
-
To say colon cancer survivor Carrol Green is inspiring is to say cancer is just a sickness. She is a vibrant, loving force of warmth...
-
Cancer support options: American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
When cancer survivor Colin Poole first learned he was facing an intense, four-month treatment schedule away from home, free lodging... -
Fighting back against cancer: One man's story
For runner Gabe Villarreal, the finish line is not the end of the race – it’s a cure for the disease that took the lives of his... -
7 Ways to cut your risk of heart disease
Year after year, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in the US, eclipsing other threats such as cancer. And while you... -
8 Surprising heart disease facts
This silent killer can be sneakier and swifter than you realize. Arm yourself with the heart disease facts below. -
5 Heart-healthy habits for your family
Kids these days: They're developing obesity and type 2 diabetes at an alarming rate. They're surrounded by junk food advertising,... -
Reduce your risk of heart disease with Dr. Ozner's 10-step prevention program
With so much advice and information out there on heart health and heart disease, boiling it all down can be difficult. Renowned... -
7 Preventable risk factors for heart disease in women
Here's a sobering statistic: Heart disease kills one of every four women. And while we can't change risk factors such as family... -
12 Tips to eating out healthfully
Eating healthfully doesn't mean you have to give up dining out. With a little info and few good ideas, you can even enjoy your... -
Hearty, healthy chili recipes
Chili recipes are as numerous and varied as the people who enjoy this spicy concoction of meat, tomatoes and other vegetables.... -
Sugar-free recipes for hot drinks
Baby, it's cold outside… Warm up with tasty but sugar-free hot drinks sure to chase away the chill. -
The role of vitamin D in your low carb diet
Recent research has uncovered some important facts regarding vitamin D and its effects on your weight and well being. Read on to... -
Holiday partying in low carb style
‘Tis the season… for holiday parties, dinners, office celebrations and other tempting reasons to blow your low carb diet. Here's... -
Olives are ideal for a low carb diet
The small, tasty, round fruits of the olive tree are amazing in their variety, uses and health benefits. Here's a roundup of the... -
In the mood for Chinese? Don’t order out…
We all crave it sometimes: That mouthwatering combo of salty, savory, sometimes sweet, sometimes hot ingredients that make up the... -
How to host a Chinese dim sum dinner party
To the Chinese, "dim sum" is more than a steamed dumpling. Cantonese for heart's delight, it's a style of serving up an array of... -
30-Minute meal options
We've all been there: It's nearing 5 pm, somebody has a game at 7, somebody else has a school concert at 6:30, and you've all just... -
Family movie night: Recreate the larger-than-life movie experience right at home!
The expense of theater movies, concessions and gas to get there has reached beyond most family budgets. So why not enjoy a weekly... -
Harmful ingredients to avoid in misleadingly healthy foods
Do you know what you're eating? The kitchens of many well meaning, informed people are stocked with foods that contain potentially... -
Lessons from a little rowboat
Parents teach best by simply living and loving; children learn best by watching. And lessons taught from the heart are never...
Trending Stories
Follow SheKnows
-
-
- Follow @SheKnows
-
Follow us on Pinterest
