The Power Plate has been around for 15 years and the concept of whole body vibration goes back even farther. PlateFit, a gym designed entirely around Power Plate workouts, recently opened in LA and it’s reignited the whole body vibration craze. So what exactly is it? PlateFit owner Rachel Blumberg explains, “The machine is actually […]
Is spicy food good for you? Yes, it is! It’s not only delicious, it may even help you live longer. According to a recent study, “Eating spicy food more frequently as part of a daily diet is associated with a lower risk of death. The association was also found for deaths from certain conditions such […]
We are learning more about how many toxic chemicals we’re exposed to in our daily lives and their effect on our bodies — short-term and long-term — is truly frightening. Moms everywhere have been both horrified by the scope of Flint, Michigan’s lead contaminated water situation. And while you may be thanking your lucky stars […]
Tank top weather is right around the corner so you need the best shoulder workout to sculpt a gorgeous upper body now. If you’re worried about winding up looking like a linebacker, don’t. Even with regular weightlifting, women are unlikely to bulk up because they don’t have the same level of testosterone that guys do. […]
There are a lot of cooking shows out there and not enough hours in the day to watch them all. We’ve narrowed it down to the 10 best cooking shows to watch right now. Enjoy! 1. Chopped • Food Network Chopped is in its 23rd season and still going strong. Host Ted Allen serves up four […]
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, has helped start an unstoppable movement that just keeps gaining momentum. There are far too few women in technology and, until recently, girls have been discouraged from pursuing higher education in computer science. Girls Who Code is aiming for gender parity in these fields. According to their vision […]
You are what you eat and that’s especially true when it comes to bone health. That means, eating foods with plenty of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong, healthy bones. Though post-menopausal women are known to have a high risk of osteoporosis, most of us aren’t getting enough calcium. in our diets. The International […]
There’s a reason why spring cleaning is a thing. As the world comes out of winter hibernation and spring season flowers begin to bloom, so do we. You can approach self-reinvention the same way you approach your annual home reorganization. Authors of Reinvent Yourself, Russell C. Smith and Michael Foster explain, “Reinvention is a form […]
We all fall down; we all make mistakes; we all suffer setbacks and sometimes, we all feel lost and hopeless. The good news is, we also bounce back; we get up, we start fresh, we regain confidence and we learn from our missteps. And that is the true test of a person’s character—how you recover […]