The trend of the oversize purse is slowly waning, but let’s face it – a big bag seems practical. You need somewhere to stow all your stuff. The problem is heavy handbags can cause back, shoulder, and neck pain and possibly lead to arthritis . I suggest you go through your purse and lighten...

Labor Day makes me think of labor. No not as in “work” but as in having a baby. Even if you are not trying to get pregnant, there are a few things you can do to help prepare your body for its journey to motherhood. Here are eight healthy habits to put into place to help you conceive and...

September is a busy month. Not only is it National Yoga Month , but it’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month . Each year, over 21,000 women will be diagnosed with this disease. Knowing the risk factors, how you can prevent it, and what the symptoms may be could save your life. Do you know whether...

Add this to your list of reasons to live healthily: more research is showing that exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding excessive alcohol can help prevent breast cancer . According to data released today from the World Cancer Research Fund charity, at least four out of 10 breast cancer...

Dear Fit, I drink tons of water, and probably go through four 32-ounce Nalgene bottles within the eight hours I am at the office, so I assume that’s the reason. I’m wondering if this is bad for me? I go to the “ladies” at least once an hour to pee, and the guys in my office think...

Dear Fit, I was at the health-food store and noticed chlorine-free tampons made with organic cotton. They cost $5.99 for a box of 20, and the ones I buy at the grocery store cost $6.99 for 40. Are they worth paying almost twice as much? -Trying to Save a Buck With the economy the way it is, I can understand...

One in 10 American women suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and according to a new study it looks like modrerate exercise and acupuncture can really help. PCOS is complicated and affects a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, circulatory system, and appearance....

Most days, I hold my digital camera within inches of my face, and I take a snapshot of my ever changing visage — my canvas. I like those snap shots that show every pore and every little line because I like the naked truth. I have earned my creases — they are the roadmap to who I am, and...

Adding muscle seems to be a mystery to most, yet if you pick up a copy of any fitness or bodybuilding magazine and you’ll almost always see a headline like this: “Gain 15 Pounds of Muscle in 6 Weeks.” If it were so easy you’d have millions of muscle-heads running around. Even though building...

I was almost in tears. I had spent a lot of money to buy a facial masque that claimed to be all natural and would improve my skin. I spent $100.00 on it and it didn’t work – Not at all. I just wasted $100.00 and boy was I mad! “Never Again!” I told myself. Ever! Today, there...

Travel insurance is usually one of the most unconsidered financial services purchases that consumers make. Indeed 70% of consumers accept their travel insurance from the travel agent who sells them their holiday (Source: Mintel 2000), and there is often no real thought given to understanding what type...