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Howard Stern Ruffles Feathers With Comments About Gabourey Sidibe's Weight

2010-03-13T02:24:43Z

Of course, he had to open his mouth and talk--it's what he does. But, some are saying that Howard Stern went too far when he made a remark about Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe's weight and how she'll never get another acting role again due to her size ...

101 small pleasures you can enjoy every day

2010-03-12T23:18:18Z

Earlier in the week when we talked about the habits of happy people, many of you mentioned the small pleasures you enjoy that are worth more than anything money can buy, like walking on the beach and flying paper airplanes with your children. Since one of the key tenets of happiness is being able to savor small pleasures, here's a list of 101 delights that are worth enjoying today (not all in one day, though!). Let's try to come up with 101 more in the comments!

1 food that can help you sleep—and 5 that might not

2010-03-12T22:53:03Z

It's a challenge for me to get enough sleep and I'm not ok with getting less than the recommended 8 to 9 hours per night, since sleep is so important to my health and my figure. So in the interest of giving myself the best chance for a good night's sleep (especially with the spring time change), I took at look at advice on which foods and drinks can help promote better sleep. Here's what the research says.

The best products to quit smoking

2010-03-12T22:50:03Z

By Dr. Susan Jewell Smoking has been linked to a number of diseases and health problems. Due to the highly addictive nature of cigarettes, many people who wish to quit have difficulty. There are a number of smoking cessation products on the market. The best products to quit smoking include…

Help for wet, smelly shoes

2010-03-12T22:39:40Z

Nothing puts a damper on a morning run like a pair of athletic shoes that are still moist from the day before. Likewise, no kid wants to hit the soccer field or tennis court in shoes that hold sweaty traces of earlier workouts.

The Weekly Skinny: All the healthy news you need (3-12-10)

2010-03-12T21:27:34Z

A popular eatery reveals its calories in a few weeks. Will it change what you order? FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week. Panera to post calories on…

Is the new Atkins diet a protein overload?

2010-03-12T13:20:43Z

Who wouldn’t want to lose up to 15 pounds in two weeks? The new Atkins diet book promises that kind of quick — although arguably harmful — result. But is pumping up protein really the best way to slim down safely?

Health – Atkins diet – Nutrition – Weight loss – Dietary Options

All Around Shine: 5 questions we need your opinion on

2010-03-12T08:06:19Z

Our users are the heartbeat of Shine. And, as you may have noticed, we've recently added polls to our site so we can (go with me on this metaphor, friends) check the pulse on topics we are sure you will want to talk about.

The best part of these polls is that they can be newsy and they can also resurface issues (just like you rehash conversations with your girlfriends), they can be very serious and they can be reserved just for fun.

Strange but true: Why you should eat the greens on top

2010-03-12T04:49:33Z

Whenever I'm buying bagged spinach or salad mix at the supermarket, I always go rummaging through the shelves to grab a bag from the back. I assume those are the most recently stocked and, therefore, the freshest. But new research has turned my spinach shopping strategy upside-down! According to a recent report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, greens exposed to supermarket light while on display (as opposed to those stacked a couple of rows back) have higher levels of some vitamins, including C and B9.