In Defense of the Good Old-Fashioned Pilates Workout
Featured Stories, Fitness & Exercise, Health
Every day it seems there is a new workout trend that you absolutely HAVE to try. From boot camps to cycling to hip hop yoga and barre, there is no shortage of different forms of exercise to choose from. Which is a really good thing if you…
Wind it Down: How to Get Yourself Early to Bed
Family Health, Featured Stories, Health
Are you a night owl with early bird work responsibilities finding it hard to get yourself early to bed? Aside from cutting down on your caffeine intake, winding down from your wound-up day takes planning ahead along with a few mental and physical…
Abs-Solutely: The 8 Best Foods for a Flat Stomach
Diet & Nutrition, Featured Stories, Health
Many of us have a love/hate relationship with our abs. When they feel good, they give us strength and confidence. When they feel flabby, they give us anxiety and stress. As summer approaches the pressure to flaunt a flat stomach is in full…
8 Great Protein Powder Brands for Your AM Smoothie
Diet & Nutrition, Health, Slider
Although experts agree that it's best to get protein from eating a balanced diet, protein powder makes an excellent alternative when you're short on time. The daily recommendation for protein is .36 grams per pound, or 46 grams for the average…
5 Self-Defense Modalities that Are Perfect for Women
Featured Stories, Fitness & Exercise, Health
Every woman can benefit from taking self-defense classes. They're empowering, they help to build confidence and studies have shown that they really do prevent attacks. A 2015 Canadian study on the Enhanced Assess Acknowledge Act Sexual Assault…
Your Go-To Reggaeton Music Workout Playlist
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Take your workout from so-so to sweaty with some hip-shaking Reggaeton music. There's nothing like tunes that make you want to dance for getting revved and pushing yourself to go the extra mile. Reggaeton has the perfect upbeat party vibe…
8 Meaningful Earth Day Activities
Empowerment, Health, Slider
Earth Day is around the corner—it’s on Friday, April 22nd this year—and while it would be amazing if we all respected and honored earth every day of the year, sometimes we need a little reminder to focus on our environment and do what…
The Fresh Cilantro Enigma: Why do Some People Hate it?
Diet & Nutrition, Featured Stories, Health
When it comes to fresh cilantro, also known as coriander, it seems there is no grey area: it’s either love or hate. If you were raised in a Latino or Asian household, you probably pile the unassuming green herb that looks like parsley onto…
10 Things We Love About the New Barbie Dolls Collection
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Barbie dolls' proportions have been a bone of contention for ages, blamed for presenting an unattainable ideal of beauty to generations of girls and wreaking havoc on their body image. In 2015 Mattel unveiled the first phase of giving Barbie…