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Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but staring at your WINDOWS operating system can seriously overwork them. So go ahead and put your mouse down. No really. PUT. YOUR. MOUSE. DOWN. And look away from your computer screen and focus on the farthest thing you can see and hold your gaze for 5 seconds. Then focus on your cuticles for 5 seconds (do you need a manicure?). Look up and far away Read more
It's natural for work to leave you a little stressed, but if you're a frazzled mess from nine to five, it's important to step back and relax. Not sure how to loosen up? From doodling to redecorating, here are 13 easy ways to de-stress during the workday: Finish the tough stuff first. Try to get your most complicated tasks out of the way early in the day so that they're not looming over you for Read more
Yoga is a natural way to settle your mind and body, while reducing stress and muscular tension, all of which inspire a more restful night's sleep. So leave your mat rolled up in your yoga bag and hop in bed instead! Follow this 10-pose sequence from start to finish, or pick and choose the poses your body needs. Be sure to move pillows and bulky comforters out of the way so you have a flat, safe, Read more
If you're prone to sitting down most of the day at work, chances are you're often in need of a break. Here are five ways to keep your body feeling healthy and happy during those eight hours in your chair. Rest your eyes: Those pupils need a rest. Reduce eye strain by closing your eyes or looking away from your screen for a few seconds every 15 minutes. Here are more tips for keeping your eyes Read more
Who on earth checks Facebook or Twitter while having sex? — YourTango Seven plus-sized sequined holiday dresses — The Frisky 10 things that are annoying at the beginning of a relationship — CollegeCandy Which TV couple had the hottest sexual tension of 2011? — BuzzSugar When does texting become sexting? — Glamour A case for scheduling sex in advance — Huffington Post An oral history Read more
On the Today show this morning, Savannah Guthrie peppered Alexis Stewart, Martha Stewart's daughter, with questions about "controversial" quotes from her new book Whateverland: Learning to Live Here. "Martha does everything better! You can't win! I grew up with a glue gun pointed at my head . . . If I didn't do something perfectly, I had to do it again. So I learned quickly," read one passage. Read more
The Greek war is very much alive and well at CU, and on this week's episode of 90210, Naomi makes a power play for control of the Greek Council. The fighting between her and Holly is just as dirty as ever, getting more personal as the ladies go for the jugular (translation: they get exes involved). Meanwhile, Liam and Annie are battling money troubles, while Dixon's fighting for control of his Read more
We're excited to present this hair-raising story from Allure: This week a hair loss expert at the London Centre of Trichology came out and said that in the last two years, he's seen a 15 percent increase in women seeking treatment after damaging their hair with glue extensions — which he now believes should be straight-up banned before they scalp more women. The trichologist told the BBC that Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! White potatoes don't make you fat, carrots aren't made of sugar — and other myths about the produce you grew up on, dispelled By Karen Ansel, RD If the low-carb diet craze of the early 2000s left you believing that potatoes equal pounds and corn is no better than candy, it's time to wake up and taste the Read more
We saw Bridesmaids this week, and we laughed at the raunchy jokes, teared up at the tender friendship moments, and aww-ed at the too-cute love interest enough to give this flick two thumbs up. Cowritten and starring one of our favorite SNL funny ladies Kristen Wiig, the comedy centers around Kristen's downtrodden character, Annie, and the upcoming nuptials of her best friend, Lillian (played by Read more
