Healthy Living

Safest Lubricants and How Meds Affect Your Libido

October 24, 2008

Q: I’ve heard that vaginal lubricants carry health risks. Should I worry if I use them?
A: Vaginal lubricants have been linked to fertility problems and vaginal infections, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re at risk. If you’re trying to get pregnant, definitely steer clear because these products can render sperm immotile, which can decrease your chances of conception. Read More


A Strength Move to Help You Walk Faster

October 24, 2008

You can burn 65 percent more calories simply by cutting your mile-walking time from 17 minutes to 13 minutes—and a strong core can make it easy to walk that distance in less time. Here’s a core-strengthening move from Dixie Stanforth, MS, an American Council on Exercise spokeswoman who teaches kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin; do this exercise two to three times a week. Read More


Health’s Guide to Happy, Beautiful Feet

September 26, 2008

By Tracy Teare
From Health magazine

If your feet could talk, they’d tell you there’s a lot more to keeping them content than the occasional pedicure or foot massage. (Then again, if you’ve stepped into the wrong shoe today, they may already be screaming.) Those 26 small bones in each foot can take a lot of abuse, carrying your body weight while being cooped up in a hot, confining, and often uncomfortable (although occasionally supercute) stiletto. And even one little blister on your big toe is enough to leave you wincing. To the rescue comes our guide, packed with all you need to choose the perfect pair for everything you do. Don’t go shoe shopping this fall without it!


Five Rules of Healthy Shoe Shopping

September 26, 2008

By Tracy Teare
From Health magazine

Seema Ram-Charitar, DPM, is a New York City–based podiatrist and the spokeswoman for the American Podiatric Medical Association. She’s a former model, too—and she really loves her shoes. Here, her simple rules for finding your perfect fit. Read More


Good for Your Sole: Foot Products

September 26, 2008

By Tracy Teare
From Health magazine

Turns out what’s good for your face is definitely good for your feet. Think microdermabrasion, fillers, exfoliation—even purifying masks! Here are our picks for beautiful feet:

1. Perk up tired feet with The Body Shop’s Peppermint Purifying Foot Mask ($17). It contains clay to absorb toxins from your skin and make your feet superclean. Plus, this mask refreshes with peppermint oil. Read More


Healthy Shoes You’ll Want This Fall

September 26, 2008

OK, we broke a few rules here. Not all of our picks are the recommended heel height. But where we’ve cheated, it was for a good reason: Even the high heels and superflats offer cushioning and support—and, of course, great style.


What Your Feet Are Trying to Tell You

September 26, 2008

By Tracy Teare
From Health magazine

OK, admit it: You’re more likely to be up on the hot new nail polish color (it’s gold) for fall than you are to know what kind of arch you have or the mechanics of how you walk. But how your feet are built has a lot to do with what kind of shoes you can comfortably wear. Here’s what you need to know. Read More


Lace Them Up: How to Stop Pain With Shoelaces

September 26, 2008

By Tracy Teare
From Health magazine

The fixes for four common foot issues may be as simple as re-lacing your shoes.

<< Tops of your feet are sore
Problem: Shoes rub tops of your feet, causing irritation or blisters; common in people with high arches.

The fix: Skip lacing. Lace around (not over) the problem area to relieve pressure. Read More


Athletic Stars: Walking, Running, and Cross-Training Shoes

September 26, 2008

Expert Lisa Halbower-Fenton knows healthy shoes when she sees them—she’s a former shoe designer and engineer for Reebok and Nike. Here, her picks.


How to Stop Stinky Shoes

September 26, 2008

By Tracy Teare
From Health magazine

Your favorite yoga or running shoes may not be your favorite for long if exercise leaves them malodorous. Here are our tips on how to staunch the stench: Read More




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