Healthy Living

Edie Falco Talks About Her Breast Cancer Journey

September 26, 2008
While working on The Sopranos, on September 5, 2003, actress Edie Falco was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer. In overcoming the disease, she discovered many things—not the least of which was a strengthened resolve to become a mother. Here she talks with Health magazine about surviving breast cancer.

The moment a doctor says “We have bad news” is life changing. For me, time stopped. I couldn’t walk. I couldn’t breathe. Luckily I was with my boyfriend, because I would have passed out otherwise.

But then I thought: I am a strong woman. I have resources to get good treatment, so why not me? Perhaps, better me than some single mother of three kids who is working three jobs. I know I can handle this. Read More


Moves to Melt Your Midsection

August 15, 2008

Is your waistline a favorite hangout for excess pounds? It’s time to target and tone. Here are four great workouts to tame unwanted weight—from your butt to your belly. Read More


Feel Great Weight: Your What-to-Eat Guide

May 8, 2008

Forget the word diet. Why? Diets are about deprivation, the last thing you need for lasting weight-loss success, says registered dietitian Sharon Richter. She’s designed a creative food plan that will give you the variety you crave while teaching you to choose wisely in the future, so those pounds stay off. Just follow these guidelines, and download our first-week meal plan to get you going. When you reach week two, supplement your menu with these great healthy recipes. Read More


The Best Stay-Young Secret Yet: Dancing

May 1, 2008

Need a reason to hit the dance floor? “Recent research suggests that dance provides both physical and psychological benefits,” says Christina Devereaux, public relations chairperson for the American Dance Therapy Association. Move to the music and … Read More


Go Off-Road for a Great Running Workout

April 24, 2008

To bust boredom, tone your abs, and give your body a break from pavement-pounding, Girls Gotta Move Running Club coach Jenny Hadfield suggests trail running. It’s OK to wear your regular running shoes on most trails. But if you start doing more than half your runs off-road, invest in a pair of trail-specific running shoes. Here, a few things to keep in mind before heading off the beaten path.
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The Ultimate Car Safety Kit

April 22, 2008

Savvy drivers know they need a jack, a tire iron, a first aid kit, a can of  “Fix a Flat,” and some extra fluids (1 quart of oil, 1 gallon of water, 1 gallon of wiper fluid, 1 gallon of antifreeze) in the trunk. But you won’t want to leave home without these smart essentials either.
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How to Talk Like a Mechanic

April 22, 2008

Don’t know your tire pressure from your battery posts? Bone up with our primer, and you’ll be able to do your own maintenance—or at least communicate with your mechanic.

Why does it matter? Doing these five simple things on a regular basis will decrease your chances of a roadside breakdown by 70 percent, auto expert Barbara Terry says.
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How Safe Is Your Car?

April 22, 2008

Here’s a look at some of the safety features your next vehicle should have or that you can install on the wheels you’re driving today.
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Seven Ways to Drive Like a Pro

April 22, 2008

Here are our tips and tricks from defensive-driving teachers.

1. Look out.
“Drivers tend to fixate on an object that’s too close like the car bumper right in front of them,” says Jim Clark, lead instructor at the BMW Performance Driving School in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Eighty percent of all accidents could be avoided if a driver had one more second to react, he says. He suggests looking 12 seconds ahead. Find an object in the distance—a highway exit, a storefront—that takes to the count of 12 to reach. “If you look ahead you get a feel for the traffic pattern, but your brain can still process what is happening right in front of you to help you avoid trouble,” he says.
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Check Your Car’s Safety Rating

April 22, 2008

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awards a Top Safety Pick rating based on two factors: whether a car has appropriate seat and head restraints and how it performs in high-speed front and side crashes. Of all of the 2008 models tested, 37 cars, trucks, and SUVs got top marks. To see the complete list—as well as ratings for 2007 cars—go to www.iihs.org/ratings.

 
By Dana Sullivan Kilroy


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