Health, Fitness, & Diet
Alternative Treatments for Adult ADHD
A number of alternative treatments are advertised as helping to reduce symptoms of adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Some of these are unproven, some show promise, and some can be incorporated into your daily life to enhance your current treatment program. In this guide, we will explore the different treatment options available for ADHD and explain what you need to know before considering one of these other treatments. More…
How to Bandage a Hand Howcast video
Having an injured hand is, well, less than handy. Dress it now and you’ll be able to handle most anything that comes your way.
The Best Workout Schedule for Beginning Runners
For the beginning runner, you don’t want to start off trying to run a half marathon right out of the gate! Building up stamina and strength is a big part of running well. Here’s a workout schedule of how to progress from 0 to 30 minutes of running in a month. Remember, before starting workout 1 of week 1, you should already be able to walk for 30 minutes, four times a week. More…
How to Break Your Sugar Addiction with Frank Lipman, M.D., Author of SpentHowcast video
Lose weight and have more energy by taking the refined sugar out of your diet.
How to Burn 100 Calories in 10 MinutesHowcast video
Call it the time-strapped person’s guide to fitness: All these activities provide a big calorie-burn payoff in record time.
How to Choose Hair ColorHowcast video
Whether coloring your hair professionally or at home, choose the right haircolor to complement your skin tone.
How to Choose a Menopause TreatmentHowcast video
Relief is possible when you choose an appropriate treatment to manage the symptoms.
How to Choose and Use Barefoot Running Shoes
Barefoot shoes are hot consumer items these days, and big shoe manufacturers are jumping into the race to help you feel like you are running barefoot without actually running in bare feet. In this guide, you’ll find out what to look for in a minimalist shoe, and how to use them. More…
How to Cope with Restless Leg Syndrome Howcast video
If you have a tingling sensation or a constant urge to move your legs, especially at night, you may have Restless Leg Syndrome.
Coping with a Diabetes Diagnosis
First, take a deep breath. It’s been nearly a century since a diagnosis of diabetes meant death. Today, it’s a chronic disease that is inherently treatable. Still, receiving the news that you have it can be devastating. Most people go through five grief stages when they get their diabetes diagnosis.More…
Coping with a Diabetes Diagnosis: Telling Your Friends and Family
You may have had your partner, spouse, or friend with you at the doctor’s office when you received your diagnosis so he or she knows about your diabetes. But that still leaves many other people to tell—and finding the right time and place is important.More…
Covering Up an Old Tattoo
Do you have a tattoo that once meant the world to you, but now you just want gone? More…
Creating Your Own At-Home Gym
So, you’re starting to think that working out at home is the way to go for you. What now? Well, now you’ve got to look into the future a bit and anticipate what you’ll need. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it!More…
Design Your Own Exercise Routine
Are you trying to resurrect an exercise regimen that worked for you in the past? Do you have an exercise routine that’s feeling too “routine”? Looking for effective ways to release stress? Maybe some change in your health is the reason for your new interest in taking better care of your body. More…
Diet Plan: Protein DietHowcast video
Learn how to lose weight on a protein diet with this diet video.
Dining Out on a Gluten-Free Vegan Diet
With a smidgen of practice and a splash of preparation, you can learn to find something to satisfy you at almost any restaurant. More…
DIY Back Pain Relief
Because most back injuries are strains or sprains, they will heal with time. But you can do a lot to relieve your back pain and help the healing process along, and that’s what this guide is all about. More…
How to Do the Downward Facing Dog PoseHowcast video
Ever watch a dog stretch? Then you already have a good idea of what this pose looks like—and how handy it can be for digging up bones.
How to Do a Dry Skin Brush
Dry skin brushing is a simple and invigorating way to detox the body and renew the skin. More…
How to Do Eyebrow ThreadingHowcast video
Eyebrow threading, an alternative to waxing or plucking, uses cotton thread to shape and groom the eyebrows.
How to Do Makeup for WinterHowcast video
It’s going to be cold for a while, but you can still look hot. Consider the ways you can brighten your face and distract yourself from the doldrums of a long winter.
Eating Healthy While Traveling
It’s challenging enough to try to eat healthy on a day-to-day basis, but if you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you might find that eating healthy is an even more difficult task. In different surroundings, with the combination of new enticements and a somewhat limited control over food choices, you might think eating healthy while traveling is a lost cause. More…
Flawless Face: How to Cover Up AcneHowcast video
Learn how to cover up acne to achieve a flawless face with this makeup tutorial.
How to Get Knots Out of Your HairHowcast video
Stop pulling your hair out and get those stubborn knots out without causing damage to your tender scalp.
How to Get More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Diet
Experts recommend you consume at least two and a half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit each day. Here is how you can do it. More…
How to Get a Tattoo RemovedHowcast video
“Winona Forever” was short-lived thanks to modern technology. Get rid of any unsightly or embarrassing tattoos to score that job or that new partner in your life.
How to Get Big, Bouncy CurlsHowcast video
Creating beautiful waves is easy with this simple styling trick.
How to Give a Foot MassageHowcast video
If a rough work week has someone you love run down, soothe their weary muscles with a relaxing foot massage.
How to Give Yourself a Good, Hard, Deep-Tissue Massage Howcast video
A knot in your back or a tight tendinous band in your leg can be painful. Self-myofascial release, or SMFR, is a way to relieve that pain by giving yourself a deep-tissue massage.
Give Yourself a Salon-Style Manicure
Love the look of a salon manicure but can’t afford the upkeep? This guide will help you get a salon-look at a fraction of the cost. By following these simple steps you’ll gain traffic-stopping, shiny nails—the new “must-have” beauty accessory. More…
How Stressed Are You? A Self Quiz
Keeping our stress in check is important, but do you really know how much of it you’re carrying? More…
How to Keep Your Stomach Looking FlatHowcast video
You can take a lot of the air out of your spare tire with these anti-bloating tips.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight Without Dieting
Maintaining a healthy weight is everyone’s goal—but it doesn’t mean being on a diet forever! More…
How to Make a Microwavable Heating PadHowcast video
Relieve stress and wrap your aches in warmth by making your own microwavable heating pad.
Quick Tips: How to Make Hair Color Last LongerHowcast video
New dye job? Make it last longer by running a flatiron over dry hair; it seals in the color. Beautiful!
How to Make Your Manicure Last Longer Howcast video
Cracked, chipped polish looks bad. Learn the tricks the pros know to make your manicure last longer.
Make Your Own Mineral Eye Shadow
Mineral eye shadows aren’t difficult to make and you can have lots of fun experimenting to come up with new shades. Here are some great grinds get you started!More…
Natural Remedies for Migraines
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you never forget it. More than 30 million people in the United States—three quarters of them women—know the knifelike, throbbing pain of a migraine. You may feel migraine pain in the forehead, temple, ear, or jaw, or around the eye, but it’s usually on one side at a time. You’ll probably have other symptoms, too, like being overly sensitive to light, sounds, and smells. More…
Office Workouts: How to Get Six-Pack Abs at Your Desk
You will be amazed by the results you can achieve by performing these simple abdominal exercises at the privacy of your desk.More…
Office Workouts: How to Get Toned Buns and Thighs at Your Desk
You will be amazed by the results you can achieve by performing these simple exercises for your buns and thighs right at the privacy of your desk. More…
Pilates on the Mat: The Hundred Warm-Up
The Hundred is a signature exercise developed by Joseph Pilates to warm up your body, preparing it for more to come. More…
Pilates on the Mat: The Standing Arms Workout
The Standing Arms Series is great for pilates enthusiasts of any age, especially those who need to strengthen the upper back. More…
How to Practice the Shavasana (Corpse Pose) Meditation
Although shavasana—also known as the corpse pose—looks easy, it’s actually more complicated than just lying down. More…
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel SyndromeHowcast video
Even if you’re the world's fastest typist, you can help avert carpal tunnel syndrome—a ligament inflammation that causes numbness in your wrists, hands, or fingers—by following these tips.
How to Recognize Breast Cancer SymptomsHowcast video
Over the course of a woman’s lifetime, she may experience breast changes. While many end up being nothing to worry about, it’s important to have any changes that you notice checked by a doctor -- just to be on the safe side. Here are the potential breast cancer symptoms to watch out for.
How to Recognize the Symptoms Of AppendicitisHowcast video
Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed and fills with pus. Watch out for the symptoms.
How to Reduce the Side Effects Of Chemotherapy and Radiation Howcast video
Chemotherapy and radiation can fatigue your body. Here are a few tips to help you deal with the side effects.
How to Relieve Insomnia with AcupressureHowcast video
Get to sleep fast with a massage technique from the ancient Chinese healing art acupressure.
How to Relieve Menstrual Cramps with AcupressureHowcast video
Don’t suffer through one more bout of period pain. Instead, try this trick from the ancient Chinese healing art acupressure.
Running for Beginners: The Basics
Who said that the journey of a lifetime begins with a single step? Whoever it was understood what it’s like to be a new runner. Before you take that first step, it is important that you know how to run properly and safely. In this guide you’ll find everything you need to know to get the most out of your run. More…
Seven Simple Steps to Eating Clean
Whole foods in their most natural form are the backbone of eating clean. While fresh produce is an essential component of a clean diet, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to eat clean. Fresh meat, fish, poultry, and game are also an important part of a clean eater’s meal plan, as are whole grains and fresh dried beans. Eating clean is simple as long as you follow these easy steps. More…
Shopping and Eating Out on the Hormone Weight Loss Diet
By following some simple guidelines, it will be much easier to incorporate your new, improved habits into your daily routine. More…
How to Stay Healthy During a Pandemic
Pandemics are the most far-reaching of all the disasters, having global effects and inconceivable death tolls. And yet, you can do a number of things to prepare for the coming pandemic that will minimize the effects and may even help you and your family stay alive and healthy. More…
How to Strengthen Your Back with ExerciseHowcast video
Chronic back pain need not be permanent. Why not take a little time out to feel better and stronger?
How to Stretch Your Hip AreaHowcast video
We’re interested in helping you walk, run, and play with flexibility and finesse.
How to Strip Hair Color Howcast video
These tips will help you go from a state of emergency to a state of beauty.
Taking Care of Your New Tattoo
It is extremely important that you take good care of a healing tattoo. More…
How To Tape an AnkleHowcast video
If you’ve suffered a sprained ankle, here’s the correct method for taping an ankle for support.
Transitioning to a Vegan Lifestyle
Transitioning is a necessary part of your personal evolution to becoming a vegan. In this guide you’ll learn the important steps you need to take for your transition into veganism. More…
How to Treat Acne with Natural Remedies
Though we’re not sure what causes acne, diet and food allergies may play a role—but so may stress and hormonal imbalances. More…
How to Treat a ConcussionHowcast video
While the majority of patients suffering concussions can get through it with minor treatment, some cases are serious and need immediate attention.
Treatments for Hypothyroidism
While hypothyroidism can cause immense suffering until it’s addressed, there are few other serious diseases as easy to treat and manage. The key is choosing the medication, or combination of medications, that most fully meet your particular needs. More…
How to Treat PsoriasisHowcast video
Though you can treat and control psoriasis, characterized by dry scaly patches of skin, the progress is often erratic and cyclical, so be patient and consistent in executing these steps.
How to Use an Exercise BallHowcast video
These big inflatable balls are some of the most useful tools ever devised for building core strength and flexibility.
How to Use a Neti Pot Howcast video
Using a neti pot daily can prevent sinus infections and promote easy breathing, and it’s not as hard as you think.
How to Warm Up and Stretch Correctly Before ExerciseHowcast video
Learn how to warm up the right way, with “dynamic” stretching.
Weights and Cardiovascular Exercises for Busy People
Lifting weights and getting cardiovascular exercise doesn’t need to take a lot of time—thirty minutes a day is all it takes. By alternating exercises over different days of the week, you can get a well-rounded workout that is not redundant or time consuming. More…
How to Work Out at the Office Howcast video
Get a quick workout at the office to get the blood flowing, increase your energy level, and reduce stress.
How to Work Out with a Hula HoopHowcast video
Spinning a weighted hoop is a great core workout and burns up to 100 calories every 10 minutes.
Yoga in Brief: Quick Sessions for Work and Travel
In this guide you will learn a yoga session that you can do anywhere, at any time. More…
Yoga in Five Minutes: Quick Sessions for Stress Relief
Will five minutes of yoga really do you any good? You bet your hurried self it will! Try peppering these five-minute yoga sessions throughout your day to bring you serenity and balance. More…
Your Guide to Easy Hair Removal
If you’re like most women, you wage a battle against unwanted hair on a regular basis. On our lips, legs, bikini lines, eyebrows, chins—all over—we use wax, blades, needles, and rays in the war to remove that never-ending, always-growing hair. More…