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What's the first thing you notice when you meet someone? For me, it's a person's smile. And lately, I can't help but look at people's teeth. Thanks to the popularity of braces, most of us have straight(ish) teeth. As for white teeth, well, that's another story. Blame it on coffee, cola, and the natural process of aging.
Flu season is upon us and with the widespread fears surrounding H1N1, it's never been more important to guard your health.
We recently visited the DuPage County Health Department to learn more about staying flu-free this year. Here are some of their helpful tips:
My eyesight seems to get worse every year. These days, it's so bad I can't even see the alarm clock without holding it inches away from my face. Pathetic, I know. And don't even get me started on all of the money I've wasted on contacts, solution and glasses throughout the years.
Have you ever turned to food to get yourself out of a crummy mood? I've been known to reach for a chocolate bar or bowl of ice cream whenever I need a quick fix. Turns out our innate instinct to find emotional relief in certain foods could have some scientific backing. A new study says that certain types of food may even help us avoid depression.
Ever since the Swine Flu scare became big news, I've become an even bigger germaphobe.
Last year I got into the habit of cleaning my desk, keyboard, mouse, and phone with a disinfecting wipe every morning and the tradition continues to this day. My co-workers probably think I'm crazy, but I won't stop hoarding tubes of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes any time soon. Turns out your desk at work is nearly 400 times dirtier than the toilet seat you use at work.
I try my best to hit the gym after work every day and when I finally come home after being on my feet for 13+ hours, I'm about ready to collapse. Most of the time I just don't have the energy to go through an extensive beauty regiment so I try to keep my personal care routine as simple as possible. Here's how:
With Fall just around the corner, it's time to change up the contents of your makeup bag. That means embracing darker pigments--think berries, burgundies and purples--and stashing away your pinks and peaches. Here are some of my favorite picks of the season.
Whether it's a family member, friend, or co-worker, it's likely that someone in your life has faced breast cancer at one point or another.
A study now says that 40% of new breast cancer cases could be prevented by following three easy guidelines. So, what are they?
On this week's show, we're going to show you how to achieve balance and harmony in your everyday life.
For advice, we turned to Certified Holistic Health Counselor and nutritionist Siv Sjöholm. You can learn more about Siv and her services here.
