• Remember this when you think he'll change. (HuffPost Women) • Healthy alternatives to fattening holiday cocktails. (fitsugar) • Feel good holiday movies. (Divine Caroline) • Playing games good for your relationship? (YourTango) • Delicious ways to cook the Christmas ham. (The Stir) •...
Robert Sietsema of the Village Voice has turned me onto some great restaurants and food trends (take Hair Mayonnaise, for example; without his miraculous gift idea, my locks would be lost). So when he promised to explain why farmer's market baked goods often suck today, I was hooked: I, too...
I always say there are two gifts you can't go wrong with: Books and alcohol. That is probably not a great gift-giving maxim in general, but it works for the people I know. Need some ideas for the book lover on your holiday shopping list? Here are a few of our picks—an eclectic crop of the...
...your bed? My mother said that I need to spend less time in bed, and that it would be better for me to use my laptop or play on the PSP and DS in a chair, on the couch, or even on the floor. Anywhere is better than staying in my bed all day.
Is there an actual reason behind this? Is it...
This holiday season, millions of Americans will hit decked-out malls, lists in hand, to visit Santa and shop for loved ones. And while hopping from store to store can burn some calories, many shoppers will negate any good they've done by eating their way through candy stores and to food court...
If you're skeptical of vegan meat products, stories of Quorn's frozen "Chick'n" products might scare you back to grass-fed beef: The fungus-based protein used in their vegan chicken is making people sick, and*The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) wants you to know about...
My college roommate made sandwiches out of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting and bread. The only snack that's come remotely close to grossing me out as much is Trader Joe's new "Cookie Butter," which is essentially a jar of almond butter mixed with Dutch Speculoos cookies. But to some—like...
When it comes to small gifts—stocking stuffers, Secret Santa presents—people tend to stick with the tried and true: Candy, cookies, candles, Christmas ornaments. My mom still sends me a St. Nicholas Day stocking loaded with the an apple, an orange, a handful of nuts and about five pounds of...
Winter weather may make you want to huddle up and drink yourself into an egg nog-induced stupor, but chilly temperatures also offer awesome new*workouts. With the cold air comes some of the most exciting, beautiful ways to get outside get moving, while burning more calories that you would in a...
Whether you're a dedicated yogi, a yogi wannabe or know someone who is, why not look for eco-friendly yoga gifts this holiday season? We've scoured the yoga sites and came up with the best selection of environmentally-friendly yoga gear, apparel and accessories, ranging from $8.99 and up. Take a...
• BPA-Free alternatives to canned beans. (fitsugar) • What real women's bellies look like. (HuffPost Women) • The difference between the flu and a cold. (The Stir) • How to save money while dining out. (Divine Caroline) • Ways to give yourself some extra love. (YourTango) • How bedtime...
'Tis the season for a lot of eggnog, punch, and hot-buttered cups of sugar and booze. We love it! But sugar crashes and rapid holiday weight gain aren't a fun way to pass our holiday parties. Thankfully, there are ways to lighten up signature drinks that are part and parcel of the holiday...
If you're a pet owner, the health of your best friend is probably just as important as your own. And if you're considering jet-setting with your beloved pet this holiday season, the stress of figuring out the safest, best way to go about it can be more overwhelming than the morning you spent...
Neuron transplants have repaired brain circuitry and substantially normalized function in mice with a brain disorder, an advance indicating that key areas of the mammalian brain are more reparable than was widely believed. Collaborators from Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital...
• Stress the ultimate skin predictor? (Well + Good) • Outsmart your body. (Organic Authority) • Holiday gifts that give back. (YouBeauty) • Healthy ways to get back on track. (HuffPost Fitness) • How being single can benefit you. (YourTango) Day-after Thanksgiving choices a great calorie...
Despite your best efforts to foist Tupperware containers loaded with turkey, stuffing, and rolls upon your Thanksgiving dinner guests, you may still find yourself left with a mountain of leftovers*that will both crowd you refrigerator and, in less than a week, could harbor bacteria that causes...
Yes, you could just reheat the turkey, the gravy and all the sides and sit down to a second feast. You could make a hearty turkey sandwich with a slice of cranberry thrown in. But both of those options can leave you bored and sick of turkey after the second day--even though you still have a...
Unless you've forked over the cash (and time spent in line at a farmer's market stand) for a heritage turkey this year, chances are, your Thanksgiving bird looks wildly different from the one that your forebears served. Not only is it pumped full of antibiotics and fed an unnatural diet of corn...
Procrastinating may not be the best thing for your mental health, but we all do it from time to time, so we don't blame you if you're making some last-minute decisions about your Thanksgiving menu. To help you get your grocery list (and eating strategy) in order, we rounded up the best of our...
Surviving the holidays with one's waistline, bank account and sanity intact can be challenging for everyone, but the season affords specific pitfalls and opportunities for cancer survivors who are mindful of staying healthy throughout the season and beyond. One in 20 adults in the U.S. is a...