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15 Ways to Save Energy — and Other Tips for Green Living
Posted on March 2, 2010
Cuddling is an energy-efficient say to keep warm. Want to save water? Bathe with a friend! Of course there are other ways to save on your energy bill. Here, smart conservation tips from Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean and author of A Queen for All Seasons: A Year of Tips, Tricks, and Picks for a Cleaner House and a More Organized Life!
What Kind of Smoker Are You? 6 Personalized Approaches to Quitting Forever
Posted on February 23, 2010
Everyone smokes — and quits — for different reasons, and the key to getting smoke-free for life is to find out WHY you are smoking and then change those behaviors. Dr. Daniel Seidman, a smoking-cessation expert and the author of Smoke-Free in 30 Days, identifies the six most common “types” of smokers and offers each one a personalized approach to quitting forever.
SOS for the Stressed: 7 Stress Management Tips
Posted on February 11, 2010
Head off burnout with these seven tips for reducing stress from Dr. Amy Wechsler, author of The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Less Stress, Gorgeous Skin, and a Whole New You.
The Quickie Weight Training Regimen That Will Fire Up Your Metabolism
Posted on February 9, 2010
In a time crunch? Work these four major muscle groups to give your metabolism a real punch. From Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames, authors of Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever.
Spicing Up Your Diet With Metabolism-Saving Foods
Posted on February 9, 2010
Vegetables are low calorie, fiber filled, and nutrient packed. Here’s how to season them without calories and other tips to enjoy these metabolism-friendly foods. From Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames, authors of Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever.
How to Make the Most of Your Time on a Treadmill
Posted on January 28, 2010
Running on the treadmill is prime time to practice many aspects of your technique. Here’s what you should focus on, from ChiRunning by Danny Dreyer.
9 Motivational Tricks to Help You Stick to Your Diet or Exercise Program
Posted on January 5, 2010Half of the people who start a new fitness plan stop within the first six months. Whether you’ve started a new diet or workout routine, here’s how to stay motivated. From The 90-Second Fitness Solution by Pete Cerqua
7 Tricks for Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
Posted on December 31, 2009
Logging eight hours of sleep per night can take as much as three years off your RealAge. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, lowers circulation, causing you to look pale and washed out. Here’s how to get the sleep you need to wake up glowing. From The Mind-Beauty Connection by Dr. Amy Wechsler
6 Tips for Building the Strongest Bones Your Body Can Have
Posted on November 25, 2009
Fifty percent of American women will be afflicted with osteoporosis. One out of four women has osteopenia, a stage of bone loss before true osteoporosis sets in. Here, from Dr. Maoshing Ni, author of Second Spring, are six ways to nurture your bones and ward off bone loss.
7 Tips for Controlling Your Hunger’s On and Off Switches
Posted on November 24, 2009Duct tape over your mouth isn’t how your body regulates food intake. Your body does it naturally, through hormones. Here are some quick tips for satisfying your appetite. From You: On a Diet by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
6 Snacks to Attack Insomnia
Posted on November 19, 2009To help make sleep happen, eat one of these handy snacks about an hour before bedtime. From The Mind-Beauty Connection by Dr. Amy Wechsler
