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Maintaining overall health is very important as women approach the middle age years. Body chemistry changes with age. There are steps women can take to maintain their health. One such step is to introduce supplements of vitamins and minerals that are depleted by age, stress, and the demands of managing family and home. With so many choices out there, how do you know which supplements for women are best to use? Following is a list

There are advantages to doing all your workouts at home. One, they’re free (or cheap if you sign up to an app or virtual gym), and two, you don’t have to worry about travelling anywhere. However, it’s also sometimes hard to find the motivation to work out at home and you might be lacking in the equipment or knowhow required to get in a solid workout. Fortunately Jason Bone, head of strength at FLEX Chelsea,

Anthony Bourdain tried to do a show about Nashville that wasn’t about music. And then he came to Nashville… So naturally, almost the entire show is all about music. Check out Bourdain’s blog post about the episode here. Bourdain was blown away by the talent and energy he met in Nashville. He enjoyed chicken that was "hurt-so-good" spicy. And he left with a scorpion tattoo that he got upon “careful consideration after a less carefully

Gluten is a protein found in various varieties of wheat, including spelt, barley, and rye. Q: I get frequent, sometimes debilitating headaches. I’m also often depressed and have other baffling symptoms such as balance problems and numbness and tingling in my feet and toes (my physicians told me this is peripheral neuropathy). I have seen many doctors, and they say they can’t find any reason for my chronic headaches or other symptoms. Is there any

Children of all ages are experiencing stress through this crisis. Here's how to help. As Americans adapt almost minute-by-minute to keep up with evolving information regarding the new coronavirus outbreak, we must pay careful attention to our families. It is incumbent on adults to react appropriately to reduce children’s anxiety over the uncertainty, because children are always watching and they take cues from our behavior, whether spoken or signaled by our actions. To keep children

When outdoor space is limited or you just don’t want an outdoor garden, windowsill planters are a great option. Bonus: You don’t need much of a green thumb to use them. Here’s how to choose the right planter to help you grow veggies, herbs or flowers indoors. Be Honest About Your Skill Level . Better You Do you kill everything you try to grow? If you’re busy, absent-minded or just can’t quite get your green

Savor every sinful bite without feeling guilty—these tempting desserts and savories are actually good for you! Coco-Nut Truffle Balls . Better Nutrition Free of sugar, grains, and dairy, our allergy-friendly Cocoa-Nut Truffle Balls are the perfect sweet treat for Valentine's Day — or any day. Get the recipe. 5-Minute Low-Carb Brownie Pudding . Better Nutrition This recipe is pure alchemy—cake-like on top and pudding-like on the bottom. What’s not to like? Get the recipe. Roasted

It’s time to define your “why” and map out making goals a reality. Do you feel stuck in a nutrition rut? Days spent wandering from one snack to the next and grazing mindlessly rather than purposefully? It’s time to rise above your typical way of eating. When you start a fitness challenge, you’ve got a clear vision of what success looks like. It’s time to take the same lens and focus on your diet, implementing

In today's overly connected 24/7 society, it can be difficult to find quality time with your spouse, kids and friends — let alone yourself. But carving out some quiet “me” time should be on everyone’s priority list, and even a few minutes flying solo can deliver big benefits.  “Solitude is an intentional period of time set aside to reconnect with yourself,” says Rachel Astarte, psychotherapist, certified life coach and author of Celebrating Solitude: How to Discover and Honor Your Highest Self (Green