Healthy happy you.
In case you hadn't heard, on Wednesday the longest total solar eclipse of this century was visible from India and China. Although those of us in the US and elsewhere didn't get to witness it firsthand, you can't deny that it's a miraculous and rare event. Even though there won't be a longer eclipse until the year 2132, now is the perfect time to celebrate our glorious sun. So this weekend, get Read more
After months of a drought, San Francisco is finally getting a pounding of rain. I've had enough of it and all I want is a sunny day! So I thought I'd round up a collection of cheerful, sun-inspired furnishings to brighten my days indoors until the clouds go away. These Crate and Barrel Marimekko Tamara Guest Towels ($5.95) have a wonderful 1960s wood-block-print-inspired pattern, and Read more
All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to these titles, you can also check out the indie comedy Smiley Face, starring John Krasinski and Anna Faris. 3:10 to Yuma This remake of the classic 1957 Glen Ford Western is a fine example of Read more
A recent study found that children's bones are getting weaker and more brittle, which is causing a surge in rickets — a poor bone condition common in the 19th century. While most people think that drinking milk will prevent bone loss, there's really much more to it. Starting at a young age, children need lots of calcium in addition to loads of Vitamin D to fortify the calcium in their bones. Read more
Today, I am happy to be the bearer of good news. Two of life's simple pleasures may be beneficial for women's health: wine and sunlight. A recent Spanish study found that 6.8 ounces of wine a day, be it red or white, increased women's HDL cholesterol, which is considered that good kind of cholesterol. In addition, markers of chronic inflammation, an indicator for heart disease, were Read more
Spring is a time for sunshine and bright skies, but it's also a time where seasonal storms can wreak havoc on your hair. Between the increasing warmth in the atmosphere, the humidity, and wind, stormy weather is definitely more fun to look at than it is to go out in. If you do need to leave the house, though, there are some uncomplicated ways to keep you from winding up with a bird's nest on top Read more
Last Saturday, we were lucky enough to attend the first city in SELF magazine's 19th annual Workout in the Park series. With the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop for the San Francisco event, the scene was picture perfect! It was a busy day full of fun fitness classes, celebrity appearances, giveaways, and tons of sunshine. Curious what we took away from the event? Click through to check it out. Read more
Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more
Mark Wahlberg was shirtless again yesterday to get fresh air on the balcony of his Miami hotel room. With his t-shirt tucked into his pants, Mark admired the view while listening to his iPod. He's in Florida working on the new movie Pain and Gain with costar Dwayne Johnson. The role has required plenty of Mark Wahlberg shirtless moments, and we even got a glimpse of him in his Calvin Kleins. Mark Read more
We all have sunshine on our mind, and our May must haves reflect our Summer itch via colorful statement sandals, breezy blouses, and a heavy appetite for eye-catching bags and clutches. We're also big on prints and louche shapes via languid Summer maxi dresses and floral printed trousers. Additionally, a few Summer basics, like a cute gingham top and old-school-inspired bikini, also made the cut. Read more
