1 of 31 For caffeine addicts only by Leslie Barrie and Kathleen Mulpeter If you (or your friend) just can’t go on without coffee, then this is your place for java-inspired gift ideaswhether you’re looking for fun mugs, quality beans, or pretty pour-over coffee makers. Now get brewing! Next: Grady’s Cold Brew kit
Heather Krasnov, 54, was always active, but she didn’t make the jump from 5K to marathon until she faced a major life event: recovering from leukemia. In August 2001, at age 40, she was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, and doctors estimated that she had less than a 2 percent chance of surviving. Miraculously, after… Read More »
1 of 31 For caffeine addicts only by Leslie Barrie and Kathleen Mulpeter If you (or your friend) just can’t go on without coffee, then this is your place for java-inspired gift ideaswhether you’re looking for fun mugs, quality beans, or pretty pour-over coffee makers. Now get brewing! Next: Grady’s Cold Brew kit
1 of 22 Holiday stress mistakes by Amanda Gardner It’s billed as the season of joy and laughter, but for many people, the stretch from November 1 to January 1 is anything but. One survey found that more than eight out of 10 Americans actually expect to be stressed during the holidays. But it doesn’t… Read More »
“Scientists issue warning over chemicals in carpets, coats, cookware.” “chemicals in pizza boxes may be health risk.” Headlines like these make you want to curl up on the sofa and never leave the houseexcept that couch! Chances are it’s loaded with toxic chemicals, too. As a savvy, health-conscious (and, OK, slightly worry-prone) woman, how are… Read More »
Just as human friends can make you happy in the deepest ways, so too can the furry variety, research shows. “One of my earliest studies found that dog owners are as emotionally close to their dogs as they are to their closest family member,” says Sandra Barker, PhD, professor of psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University… Read More »
When Tess Kearns and her husband started an all-natural catering company in Chicago last year, the responsibilities of running a new business and raising two kids were super-consuming. “I found myself with a late mortgage and not enough business and racing to learn new skills to keep it all going,” says Tess. “But I didn’t… Read More »
1 of 22 Beat the winter blues by Sarah Amandolare Let’s face it: Unless you’re a ski bum, winter’s frigid temps and shorter days can really bring on the blues. “The cold and gray present significant challenges to all of us,” says Carol Ewing Garber, PhD, an exercise physiologist and professor of movement sciences at… Read More »
You’ve worked hard to make your house a beautiful, peaceful havenbut even super-tidy homes can harbor unwelcome germs. In fact, “you’re more likely to get sick from a germ in your own house than from any other source,” says Kelly A. Reynolds, PhD, an environmental microbiologist at the University of Arizona. But, not to worry:… Read More »
Companys coming, and your house is a mess? No worries. Follow this advice from Julie Edelman, author of The Accidental Housewife, and youll have a neat, party-ready place in no time. Get out the basketsIts OK to hide stuff in plain sight (i.e., magazines in a basket near the sofa, remote controls in a basket… Read More »