For Better Sleep, Do These 3 Things 20 Minutes Before Bed


Updated 05/10/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do Before Bed to Sleep Better

We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you are doing this already and still have troubles, here are three things to do immediately before hitting the Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Master Trendy Topknots


Updated 05/10/12 10:13 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 9, 2012

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13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

What's Making You Sneeze This Fall


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ragweed Causes Fall Allergies

Autumn may not officially begin for another couple of weeks, but Fall allergy season kicked off back in mid-August. The bummer is that this season lasts until the first frost. Spring sneezes are usually set off by pollen in trees, plants, and weeds, but the main Fall culprit is ragweed, although mold and dust mites may be tickling your nose too. And thanks to climate change, ragweed season is Read more

3 Ways to Make Over Your Sleep


Updated 01/31/12 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Change Your Sleeping Habits For Better Rest

Are you getting the best sleep possible? If you just answered a bleary-eyed "No," chances are your sleep patterns need a makeover. Find out three ways to revamp your sleep and wake up rested. Limit distractions: Light emanating from your TV or iPad before you go to bed, noisy neighbors, or a never-ending stream of cars outside your window can all take away from quality sleep. Make sure you keep Read more

How to Put Good Bacteria Back in Your Gut With Food


Updated 11/15/11 11:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Foods Naturally High in Probiotics (Good Bacteria)

A healthy gut is a happy gut. To keep your intestinal tract in optimal working order, it needs lots of "good" bacteria — no, that is not an oxymoron! There are only three types of basic bacteria in our digestive systems, so boosting the "friendly bacteria" with probiotics can help balance the pH of the intestinal tract, creating a less desirable environment for pathogenic bacteria (the bad Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Warming, Vegan Curry Recipe


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Vegan Lentil Curry With Winter Squash Recipe

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5 Things Moms Should Warn the Babysitter About


Updated 09/06/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Preparing For a Babysitter

It can be terrifying to leave the children alone with a babysitter. Anything can happen, but sometimes parents go overboard with their helicopter parenting. It's time mom enjoyed her night out, and left her worries behind. Before heading out for a girls' night out, or a date night, see our list of necessary warnings, so mama can feel safer leaving her kids at home. 5 Things to Warn Your Read more

Would You Ever Try These Excuses From The Office?


Updated 03/16/12 2:45 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Would You Ever Try These Excuses From The Office?

Is there anything we can't learn from the staff of Dunder-Mifflin? By watching their crazy and hilarious antics, we have learned critical lessons about in-office relationships, holiday gifting, party no-nos, and etiquette. And now this team of moderately enthusiastic, averagely achieving employees keep giving and giving; here's a list of work excuses they've used in seasons past (to be used at Read more