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5 Natural Cures for Common Skin Conditions

Posted on January 17, 2012
5 natural cures for common skin conditions from Death Drops author Chrystle Fiedler

By Chrystle Fiedler
Author of Death Drops: A Natural Remedies Mystery

Your skin reflects the health of your body. It will show if you are allergic to foods or cosmetics, a new lotion, bubble bath, or laundry detergent. Stress can show up on your skin, too. Start by changing what you suspect is the cause.

Learn Why Holiday Stress Can Make You Fat

Posted on December 2, 2011
Learn Why Stress Makes You Fat with Tips from Dr. Oz

Are you reaching for the eggnog already? Is muffin top making you miserable before you even get to the holiday party buffet? It could be time to de-stress, the best diet not on the market. Learn why stress makes you pack on the pounds, from YOU Stress Less: The Owner’s Manual for Regaining Balance in Your Life by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.

How Breast Cancer Affects Your Career

Posted on October 20, 2011
Giuliana Rancic was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and plans to go back to work soon but how does a cancer diagnosis affect your ability to earn an income?

E! News host Giuliana Rancic recently shocked her fans with news that she has breast cancer. As she recuperates from surgery with plans to get back to work next week, we wish her the best. And we’d like to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special segment on how a cancer diagnosis can take its toll on not just your health, but your bank account, too. These questions will help you determine if and for how long you should take a leave of absence.

Can a Cup of Coffee a Day Keep the Blues Away?

Posted on October 5, 2011
Can your daily coffee prevent depression and lower your stress levels?

By Kristin Sidorov
Attention coffee lovers: your daily pick-me-up may have a whole new meaning. According to a new study, women who drink caffeinated coffee are less likely to suffer from depression. Not only that, but the more you drink, the lower the risk. Before you race to your local Starbucks, get the facts.

Wipe out Stress with the Yoga Cure

Posted on September 30, 2011
Wipe out Stress with the Yoga Cure from bestselling author Dr. Oz

We all hear that yoga is good for us, but is it really for everyone? Here are simple reasons why it can help you stress less and how to get started. From YOU Stress Less: The Owner’s Manual for Regaining Balance in Your Life by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.

The Freshman 15: Is It a Myth?

Posted on September 2, 2011
Should college students fear the Freshman 15 or is it just a myth?

By Kristin Sidirov
Going away to college can be a challenging experience. Teens, uprooted from home with unsure footing in their new world, begin trying to discover just who they are. While many students find the transition liberating, it can also be intimidating to handle the pressures of academic life—and those emotions can be a perfect storm that leads to the infamous Freshman 15.

How to Workout When You’re Sick, Sore, or Just not Feeling It

Posted on August 16, 2011
How to work out when you're sick or unmotivated

By Kristin Sidorov
We’ve all been there: Suddenly one of life’s little hassles pops up out of nowhere and ruins your best laid plans of sticking to your workout routine. Maybe you had one too many drinks last night, had to work late, or you’re still hurting from that ambitious bike ride you took this weekend. How can you overcome the urge to bail on the gym?

WTF? Dirty Words Are Good for Your Health

Posted on August 9, 2011
Swearing is good stress relief according to some studies

Ah, #$@! it. We all know cursing is a social landmine, but sometimes—when you bang your elbow, are having a bad day, or maybe even had a teensy bit too much to drink—you unleash a blue streak that could cause the heavens to weep. But is it as good for your health as say, a long, mind-clearing run, meditating with the Dalai Lama or brain-calming exercises?

How to Tell if You Have Psoriasis

Posted on July 27, 2011
How to tell if you have psoriasis or just a skin rash

Although it’s a widespread medical condition, psoriasis seems to have flown under the radar of buzzed-about medical conditions–until recently, when reality TV star Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with the autoimmune skin disease.

Fertility Myths, Debunked

Posted on July 6, 2011
Learn the truth behind fertility myths

Trying to get pregnant can open you up to a world of undue stress, anxiety, and heartache. Without the proper information, it’s all too easy look for answers in the wrong places and begin believing any number of unfounded reasons for your struggle with fertility.

How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain

Posted on June 23, 2011
Stay fit while working with simple exercises you can do at your desk

A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.

Stop Freaking Out! How to Manage Teen Stress

Posted on June 22, 2011
How to control teen stress with tips from Dr. Oz

To reduce stress, Dr. Oz gives you permission to chill with your friends — in person, not on Facebook. From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. Plus, why girls are biologically programmed to “bond” more than guys.

Can Sugar Substitutes Make You Gain Weight?

Posted on June 21, 2011
Sugar substitutes can fool your body into gaining weight

No one gets a free pass, not even well-intentioned sweet tooths. Discover the bitter truth about artificial sweeteners from Stephanie McClellan, M.D., and Beth Hamilton, M.D., authors of The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women: Heal the Destructive Effects of Stress on Your Body.

Break through Your Workout Plateau

Posted on June 20, 2011
Mixing up your fitness regimen with cross training activities like spinning is helpful for breaking a plateau

The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.