Health & Fitness
Drug Labels: Are You Safe?
It's comparable to driving a car without a seatbelt—a new investigation from Consumer Reports Health finds that drug labels sometimes lack key safety warnings and some pharmacies fail to include the medication guides required by the federal government.
A Healthier Ice Cream?
I scream, you scream, we all scream for a healthier version of the sweet stuff. Now one company is answering the calls and dishing out a new ice cream that may make you grab a really big spoon.
What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Portion Distortion
Everytime you eat out you could be ordering more fat and calories than you think. Some restaurants are dishing up portions fit for a king-- a very hungry king.
How Much Sugar Is In Your Drink?
Many of the bottled juices, teas, sodas and fitness drinks that are on the market are packed with sugar. In fact, some are filled with more than 15 teaspoons of sugar!
The Shoe That Fits Like A Glove
Why are so many fitness enthusiasts slipping into these funny looking shoes? It’s all about the fit and comfort.
28 Days of Yoga... A Humorous 'Twist'
Could you survive 28 days of yoga? It's a New Year's challenge one of our readers is taking. Follow her on a somewhat hilarious journey to find strength and serenity.
Is Your Food Label Telling The Whole Story?
Food labels can help guide you to buy a product or put it back on the shelf. But one consumer group claims the labels you're reading may not give you the whole story.
The Weight Loss Chronicles: Angela
The rise of a woman’s waistline-- it’s a familiar story and one many of us have experienced first-hand. But it’s the triumphant tales of weight loss so many of us are interested in reading about. Here's a story of someone who is winning the battle of the buldge.
The Perfect Condom?
Is there such a thing as a perfect condom? Well, I guess it depends on whom you ask. The perfect condom has to stand up (no pun intended) to rigorous tests—not just in the bedroom but also in a lab. Does your brand make the grade or fall flat?
Would You Like A Better Body With That Shake?
By Emily Little - London, England
The French have a flair for enjoying life, drinking plenty of red wine, eating lots of delicious cheese and somehow managing to stay slim. While the French aren’t known for working out there is something that is taking Europe by storm—it’s called the Power Plate. According to some die-hard fans, it's helping women shake off the wobbly bits in half the time as other forms of exercise.