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Next time your brain starts screaming “Get me Red Bull!” try these instead.

Wear something bright.

A new holiday dress, a cherry polish on your fingers or toes—just looking at those could help you have a peppier day. One study found that people who wrote on red paper felt more positive than those working with plain white or blue. And another study suggested that workers in colorful surroundings were more upbeat than those in drab environments.

Is staying hydrated a battle for you? I find that I struggle to guzzle H20 all day, even though I know it's good for me. But I've found a solution that both encourages me to sip steadily and helps me feel better after a workout. Find out what it is, after the jump.

Healthy eating starts with healthy grocery shopping.  When we arrive at the grocery store, however, and our kids (or we) are yammering for the newest sugared cereals, cookies or ice cream, it’s easy to get distracted and pulled off-course from even the best of intentions to keep your cart…

Read this before you spend your money on diet pills and powders.

- Shana Aborn, BettyConfidential.com

With the holiday feasting season…

The late Ted Kennedy said this in 1994 about health-care reform: "What we have in the United States is not so much a health-care system as a disease-care system." Not much has changed in the past 15 years. Although disease treatment has progressively improved, preventable illnesses prevalence is still rising, causing a lot of suffering and impairing the quality of life for many.

By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com "Relax and enjoy life's journey." Every day you're bombarded with an ever-increasing number of opportunities, yet you don't seem to have enough time to get things…

Yesterday, one of my best friends emailed me to share some very sad news that I did not see coming (she couldn't bare to tell me in person, she explained, as it was just too hard for her to talk about). I was so shaken, I tried to go about my day as normal but I couldn't. I was so saddened by her news that I finally gave in to the tears welling up and just sat on the couch and cried--big fat tears (until my concerned 2 year old gave me a big hug!). Next time you're feeling weepy, just let the tears out, say health experts. Here's why you shouldn't hold them back (or feel bad about it)...

Is staying fit on your list of important New Year's resolutions? Afraid to commit to working out because you're always at work? It can be intimidating to start a routine, especially if you're not regularly accustomed to getting up and going to the gym every…

This week “America’s Doctor” and host of TV show, “Dr. Oz” dropped us some hints on how to cut down on the annual winter flab. The good news: Keeping on track through the New Year just may be easier than we thought. Following are his five ways to tread lightly through this year’s annual…

Eat your way to a calmer day with these healthy choices

- Jackie Newgent, BettyConfidential.com

We’ve all been there. You’ve had a…

Mistletoe season has arrived, so it's absolutely crucial that your pout is smooch-worthy. Your lips are buffed, glossed, and puckered, but what about your breath? One in four people have bad breath, according to

Whether it’s Black Friday or the Monday after a weekend of holiday fun, taking 24 hours to do a little postbinge damage control is essential if you want to make it to January 1 with your waistline—and sanity—intact. 

This 1-day plan…

By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com “If you have unresolved family conflicts, lay them to rest.” When it comes to family, we all tend to carry unpleasant memories with us throughout our lives. If this goes unchanged we…

Thanksgiving is just a few days away loves.  And now is the time to name what we are thankful for!  I have plenty to be thankful for,  and I’m not gonna bore you with all, but I will share with you 5 things. 

But first, let’s face it! American women have horrible…

When you lament about tucking away your second helping of mashed potatoes, you are teaching your daughters a big lesson -- though not a good one.

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The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year, what with the cocktail parties, fantastic sales, and excuse to eat more than my fair share of chocolate. But what I don’t enjoy so much is the mounting stress to get everything done by a rapidly approaching deadline. That’s why I…

With Thanksgiving coming up, I'm sure many of you are looking forward to chowing down on some delicious foods. Most of us end up eating way more than usual, and since many of the dishes may be richer or sweeter than you're used to, it can cause some major discomfort in the tummy department.…

With her flawless skin, bright smile, and nonstop energy, Giada De Laurentiis looks and acts more like a woman in her mid-20s than someone just shy of 40. "I can't believe it myself," says the host of Giada at Home. "I think we all look in the mirror and see that 25-year-old. But…

ELLE investigates a new study that suggests the fairer sex is seriously bummed

By Rachael Combe

At long last, it’s been scientifically, mathematically, and economically proven: Women are…

One of the biggest stressors ominously hanging over Thanksgiving like a heavy cloud is the 3,500 calorie meal. Many of us are worried about gaining weight and undoing all the hard work required for our dietary success. We fear that the meal will unleash a host of dietary demons as we revert to our…

by Sharon Melnick for Success Television Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays probably mean get togethers with your family (or potentially even more loaded:  with those of your…

It may be about time to let the breast cancer screening controversy slip into a state of quiet fermentation.  Certainly it isn't front page news any more. But the controversy and confusion are still there, as is the importance of getting past them to take what we know—and put it to good…