We’ve all had that dreaded “fat day.” You wake up and feel…well, fat. Doesn’t matter if you’re pin-thin or curvy…happens to all of us (especially during big food fests like the typical post-Thanksgiving food extravaganza). It’s not so much a number on the scale as it is a mental thing (and midriff thing). You feel like you weigh two thousand pounds…and all two thousand pounds is located smack dab in your middle section. Yep. Nothing fits right or looks right, no matter how many outfits you try on. And while you’re frantically trying to find a pair of pants or skirt that doesn’t make you feel like a sausage, all the while you’re feeling like a big, bloated blob (no sugar coating here).  Read more »

We’ve all had those mornings when waking up is a torture. Improve the quality of your sleep with these seven steps and you will instantly feel the difference of starting a new day with a smile. Read more »

You’re human. I am human. And enjoying some of the “bad stuff” isn’t anything to feel awful about. This is why I am dedicating my first “back to work” post to helping you feel better and more like yourself with these 5 tips that will surely cure your of your Holiday Hangover. Read more »

We all have our own worries and troubles every day. Rush hour traffic, pressing deadlines, sick child, you name it. If there’s too much pressure building up, falling prey to depression may be quite easy. Learn to relax and release the tension to avoid the unnecessary stress. Read more »

There is nothing that we can do about Old Man Winter who is planning his grand entrance over the next few weeks! Some of us welcome the bitter cold, fierce winds, frozen cheeks, knocking knees, Michelon Man fashion that is on it’s way...ahem...can you tell which side of the season I am on? LOL Read more »

People who are genetically pre-disposed to cardiologic ailments can significantly lower the risk of heart disease through a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, Canadian scientists claim in their article published in PLoS Medicine journal. Read more »

Along with walking, running is the most natural type of human physical activity, going back to the first species of Home Sapiens. Ancient people had to run for survival. Our ancestors needed to turn on the speed to catch a prey at the hunt, or get away from the predator. Today, the food is waiting for us on the store shelves, while the safety issue is resolved by locks and doors, alarm systems and safety cameras, but people, nevertheless, keep running. One of the most widespread types of fitness, running (jogging) has inspired lots of myths and stereotypes, which often distort, or even contradict the truth. Read more »