Sleep deprivation statistics tell us that 55% less body fat was lost by dieters who slept 5.5 hours per night vs. 8.5 hours. That’s pretty much the story.  Sleep deprivation is associated with increased body fat, even while dieting. 10 overweight volunteers slept 8.5 hours per

Think about how you look when you wake up from a good night’s sleep or after a hard workout and a long shower. You don’t have an ounce of makeup on and yet you glow! Here’s a secret for a natural beauty look. You can look like this all the time, even if you’re

Of all the makeup beauty tips, this one’s easy. Saturate a cotton square (it’s less abrasive than a cotton ball) with an oil-based remover.  Press over eyes for 30 seconds before gently wiping away. Then rinse away oil completely with a regular cleanser. If you have dry skin,

In my research, I am always looking for easy delicious desserts and I came across a great one for strawberry and yogurt filled crepes. These crepes can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen, so you can make a whole batch and enjoy a single serving at a time. Ingredients 1 Cup Skim

Rule #1 – Alcohol in moderation.  Rule #2 – Alcohol in moderation. One serving per day for women can benefit the cardiovascular system by reducing clotting and raising HDL And, by the way, a serving of alcohol a day is 5 oz. of wine, 1.5 oz. of 80 proof liquor, or 12 oz. of beer

One of our readers passed on this menopause information, which I personally found really interesting. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been documented to affect blood pressure. The chemistry of HRT provides an added sodium influx, which often leads to hypertension or high blood

In studying health and wellness articles, which I do habitually, I’m always interested in studying about the lifestyle choices we can make. I’ve summarized my studies into the five sure ways to get a life and improve our lifestyle choices.  Here are the five quick fixes that

One morning as I was looking in the mirror I saw all this peach fuzz on my face.  It was bad enough that I picked up the shaver I use for my legs and shaved it off. Figuring I had dealt with the problem, I forgot about it but, lo and behold, a couple weeks later I checked and, sure

An ultra chic hairstyle inspired by the classic ballerina bun, a topknot, is strong and sexy. Putting your hair high and tight gives cheekbones an instant lift – here’s how: To achieve a sleek look, dampen hair from roots to ends with a frizz-fighting mousse. Next, use

There is a lot of menopause information available on fluctuating estrogen levels.  The most common causal factor for fluctuating estrogen levels is a low thyroid condition. Both men and women can suffer from low thyroid. Some signs of possible low thyroid are: Morning headaches