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Bundle up! Follow these three toasty tips to fight wicked winter cold: 1. Don't leave home without a snug-fitting hat (your head is the No. 1 place from which body [...]

You're probably too worried about your waistline to be concerned about your heart. But you should make heart health a priority, since cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly half [...]

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could push the pause button on your biological clock, preserving your prime eggs until you're really ready to start a family? You can--in theory, [...]

Savvy dieters know that tracking what they eat is the key to their weight-loss success. 'Keeping a food journal increases your awareness of what you're putting in your mouth,' says [...]

'I can't believe you got a trainer ... are you also getting implants?' my low-maintenance sister joked when she heard the news. I, too, had always thought of personal trainers [...]

More than 28 percent of U.S. adults (roughly 59 million) are currently controlling their carb intake, according to a new study from the Cincinnati-based consulting firm The Valen Group. Since [...]

Working out with a partner can do wonders for exercise adherence: It keeps you disciplined, motivates you and ups the fun factor, so there are fewer excuses for skipping a [...]

If concerns about the health effects of mercury have you steering clear of fish lately, it's likely you're doing yourself more harm than good. This is the key finding of [...]

* No longer just a Paris Hilton-style accessory, dogs are the newest weight-loss tool. Researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia found that people who committed to walking a dog 20 [...]

While men's heart-disease mortality rates have improved, women's have not. Women are underrepresented in heart-related research studies, and many don't exhibit the classic symptoms (chest pain and shortness of breath), [...]

Don't want to be stuck inside with a pile of tissues again this winter? Skip taking echinacea and vitamin C--research shows they may be ineffective weapons against colds--and try COLD-fX, [...]

28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential (Polka Dot Press, May 2005) by Gabrielle Lichterman tells you the best days of your cycle to [...]

Don't let snowy skies and shorter days be a weight-loss setback. Check off these four goals by the end of the month, and you'll keep your motivation going strong! * [...]

Embarking on a holiday road trip? Conquer road rage with cinnamon-flavored gum or lozenges or a peppermint air freshener. Researchers at Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, W.Va., found that smelling [...]

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (click on 'Co-Survivors' at komen.org) Get the latest scoop on breast-cancer treatments, side effects and medical lingo at this new section of the [...]

Fewer than half the people with depression get the help they need. If you think you might be at risk, talk therapy or medication could help, but diagnosis is the [...]

Are you a chronic nail-biter who has tried (without success) to quit? Here are compelling reasons why you should, plus tips on how to kick this bad habit, from New [...]

Let the spirit move you on your next stay away from home with a night at a haunted hotel. Shape's spooky-chic pick: Boston's Omni Parker House, the country's oldest continually [...]

Snacks are usually either healthy and taste like cardboard, or fattening and delicious. LesserEvil popcorn (available in six flavors) doesn't pretend to be health food. But at 120 calories or [...]

Heavy women receive better customer service if they look like they're trying to lose weight, researchers at Rice University in Houston found. Seven women ages 19-28 shopped in their normal [...]

Lace up your sneakers: Sept. 28 is 'America on the Move Day of Action,' when people in hundreds of cities in all 50 states will take part in a 2,000-step [...]

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a healthy, delicious meal outdoors. Make sure your alfresco dining experience runs smoothly with these stylish, functional items. 1. Crate & Barrel Table [...]

This summer, pile your picnic basket with nutritious options. Robin Vitetta-Miller, Shape contributor and author of Picnics: Easy Recipes for the Best Alfresco Foods (Clarkson Potter, 2005), offers these delicious [...]

The Challenge To get over your jealousy and keep your friendship intact Every woman has that friend: She's gorgeous and smart, with a great job, a perfect boyfriend and a [...]

A healthy diet doesn't have to mean swearing off your favorite treat. Sweet-toothed Shape staffers judged three relatively healthy indulgences on the basis of nutritional content, ingredients, taste and ability [...]

Esalen Institute, Big Sur, Calif. Located 2 1/2 hours south of San Francisco, the Esalen Institute sits on 27 acres of rugged Pacific coastline framed by the Santa Lucia Mountains. [...]

Whether your voice squeaks during job interviews or you cringe at the thought of wearing a bikini, our summer reading list can provide you with the knowledge you need to [...]

Although attitude and attire seem unrelated, they're more connected than you might think. Being confident in clothes makes you feel more energized and ready to tackle whatever comes your way, [...]

Hungry? A granola or 'energy' bar can be a nutritious snack in a pinch, says Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., Chicago-based spokes-woman for the American Dietetic Association. 'Just make sure to [...]

If you love ... reading and writing Do this Start a book club (check out bookclubfun.com for reading guides, recommended books and moderating tips). Or this Write in a journal [...]

Ever tried to stir-fry, only to wind up with shiitakes decorating your wallpaper? The Circulon 10 1/2-inch Toss & Turn is the pan for you. Its unique design, with one [...]

It's time to reconsider this stick-to-your-ribs breakfast dish. These days there are a number of flavorful hot cereal choices made from rice, corn and flax (good alternatives for people with [...]

Give your valentine a Kind Fruit+Nut bar in honor of American Heart Month. The 10 all-natural varieties (like Nut Delight, Walnut & Date, Almond & Apricot and Banana & Oatbran) [...]

Vowing to drop weight in 2005? Kathleen Daelemans, author of Getting Thin and Loving Food! (Houghton Mifflin, 2004) advises you to clear cupboards of all junk food while wearing your [...]

Two years ago, a monster virus that morphed into bronchitis and pneumonia flattened writer Justin Spring for six weeks. When he grew weary of daytime TV, he began working on [...]

Redefine the term 'blue Christmas' this year with stylish culinary gifts in cobalt hues and a touch of silver. There's one to fit every budget and recipient, including you! for [...]

A fantasy sports camp for women has always seemed like just that: a fantasy. Not anymore! Now, you can strap on shinguards and take to the field with the likes [...]

Thanksgiving pies and toppings Although Turkey Day dinner isn't complete without a freshly baked pie, think twice before you reach for a second slice. As delicious as these favorites are, [...]

If too much turkey leaves you feeling like a pig on Thanksgiving, you're not alone. The average American's Turkey Day dinner packs 3,000 calories--the equivalent of six McDonald's double cheeseburgers! [...]

Velvety mashed potatoes doused in gravy, juicy turkey with cornbread stuffing, hot mulled cider, tart cranberry sauce, rich pumpkin and pecan pies ... no wonder we feel like we pack [...]

Your neighborhood may seem safe when you're out running, walking or biking, but accidents happen. 'A number of our trauma patients are injured while just walking across a street,' says [...]

Product aimed at people who count carbs are selling like hotcakes--or at least like CarbSense Buttermilk Pancakes. According to the Nutrition Business Journal, low-carb products--from flavored pork rinds to pasta, [...]

It's about 10 times more likely that something will go wrong during surgery in a physician's office than in an outpatient center, a two-year study at the H. Lee Moffitt [...]

Want to work out at home but can't figure out where you could possibly put the equipment? Log on to precor.com, click on 'Space Planner' under the 'Fitness Tools' menu, [...]

Various personality types, such as "emotion stuffers," have been labeled cancer-prone. But if someone is diagnosed with cancer, the last thing she needs is to feel at fault. Fortunately, a […]

The article presents delicious, nutritious, low-calorie brunch meal recipes. These brunch recipes are high in good fats, fiber and folate and good for a slim waist and a healthy heart. Taking care of one's heart and watching one's weight are two goals that go hand in hand, since being overweight can raise one's blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart problems. One of such brunch recipe is garlicky tomatoes with ricotta and arugula on multigrain toast. The nutrition score of this item is also given. INSET: Heart-Smart Shopping List.

Presents information on the growing trend of freezing embryos in various clinics.

Presents information on how personal training helped the author to reduce weight.

The article reports about low-calorie mocktails, basically made of tea, and their calorie contents. These mocktails are presented by Red Mountain Spa in St.George, Utah. Some of these mocktails are: Spa-smopolitan, Spa Mar-tea-ni, Spa-hattan, Spa-garita, etc, Spa-smopolitan contains 7 ounces jasmine tea, 3 ounces cranberry juice, garnished with a strawberry. Total calorie content of it is 54 calories. Spa-garita contains 7 ounces limeade, 3 ounces orange juice, garnished with a salted lime wedge. Spa-hattan contains 7 ounces peppermint tea, 3 ounces apple juice, spiked with 1/2 ounce grenadine.

The article focuses on some of the habits of patients that physicians find irritating.