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Easy Exercises to Quickly Lose Belly Fat for Women
Belly fat exercises for women should include a cardiovascular workout to burn fat, as well as abdominal and strength exercises. Excess belly fat can cause many health issues, but the right exercise routine, along with a healthy diet, will trim and tone your midsection.
Do Squats Make Your Thighs Thinner?
The 30-Day Squat Challenge has resulted in many before and after photos proving that squats are great for toning and slimming down your thighs. The key to thinner thighs is to choose the right training method and prioritize healthy eating. Strength training and cardio are equally important.
Best healthy food trucks across the country
Brick-and-mortar restaurants are so last year. Today’s foodies are enjoying the fresh food and exciting menus of today’s food trucks, which have swapped out greasy and high-calorie treats for organic meals chock-full of superfoods.
Foam Roller Exercises for the Sciatic Nerve
Using a foam roller for sciatica can be effective for increasing flexibility and decreasing pain in your hip and leg. If your sciatic pain is due to piriformis syndrome, the following foam roller exercises and stretches may reduce nerve compression and improve your symptoms.
Do Iron Pills Stimulate Hair Growth in Women?
Hair loss is a real concern for many women, and iron pills have been shown to help with hair growth. Doctors can test for iron deficiency and will determine if supplements will help. In addition to iron, there are other vitamins that may help hair grow stronger and thicker.
Make the most of summer’s end with these simple, refreshing drinks and eats
Even if that vacation tan is already gone and the kids have come back home from sleep-away camp, there are still plenty of ways to savor these last few weeks of summer with summer fun, food and drinks.
3 Modern Baby Name Trends We Love
These baby names have serious style! For those parents who don't want old-fashioned names from the past, but more modern names for the future, we have rounded up unique and cool names perfect for trendsetting baby girls and baby boys.
How Many Calories Should I Eat to Get a Six Pack?
The secret to finding out how many calories to eat to get six-pack abs is based on knowing your ideal weight, combined with the right diet to build lean muscle. Armed with this knowledge, science tells us exactly what type of exercise program will get you that ripped and toned torso you desire.
How to ease your back-to-school transition with Instant Pot meals
Transitioning away from the lazy days of summer to the hustle and bustle of back to school can be a challenge, especially when trying to get a healthy meal on the table. This is where pressure cookers and instapots like the Instant Pot come in.
Can You Lose Weight Without Losing Your Boobs?
It's time to get in shape and drop those pounds, but can you lose weight without losing your boobs? The bad news is that your breasts are made of fat and will also lose fat as you do. The good news is there are things you can do to help keep your breasts perky as you shed the weight.
What Size Punching Bag Is Right for Me?
Fitness boxing is a great way to build strength, endurance as well as hand-eye coordination. Get the scoop on what size speed punching bag or heavy bag is required for you to prevent injury and meet your goals. Whether you box in a class or at your own home gym, the right equipment is key.
The true cost of sending kids to college
Is it worth the cost to send your child to that expensive Ivy League college? How much should you save for your child’s college education? Financial experts offer tips for saving for college, and tricks for getting financial aid and scholarships.
How to Bear Weight After a Broken Foot
Whether you fell off a ladder or were injured playing sports, walking on a broken foot too soon can set back healing time and cause more injury. Before you ditch the crutches or walking boot, understand how bones heal and the importance of proper weight bearing on your foot for optimal recovery.
Romantic hairstyles for Valentine's Day for long hair
Whether you have reservations at a fancy restaurant or are planning on an intimate date night at home, take your Valentine’s Day look up a notch with these romantic hairstyles for long hair. From tips on getting the perfect, sexy tousled wave, to more intricate techniques like a fishtail braid or twisted crown, these hairstyles are the perfect finishing touch to your Valentine’s Day style.
Why Thanksgiving is the best of all holidays: Stories of gratitude
From the amazing turkey dinner to the cozy gathering of friends and family, it is no wonder Thanksgiving is the favorite holiday of many. It has the fun of Christmas, without the stress of the decorating and gift-giving that goes along with it.
For some – like those who have dealt with big challenges or who have overcome a health scare – the Thanksgiving spirit has added meaning.
Whether Thanksgiving means celebrating a big life change, simply enjoying a four-day weekend or football, Turkey D...