Lifestyle & Trends - Beauty & Fashion

Help your kids learn healthy habits for life

Teaching kids healthy habits can be tough. From learning how to apply sunscreen to knowing how often to bathe, kids need help from mom and dad on caring for their bodies - including their skin, hair and nails. Read More

Have a good hair day every day - without paying the price

Having a good hair day could mean spending money on salon appointments and several products to look as good as you did when you left the salon. But dermatologists say having healthy, beautiful hair doesn't have to break the bank. Read More

Fast beauty hints for today's time-pressed moms

With today's hectic lifestyles, time is often hard to come by. As many of us try to juggle multiple responsibilities, the thing that often gets the least attention is our beauty regimen. For women who want to look and feel their best this holiday season, here are a few time-saving tips. Read More

It's never too late for a great smile: Teeth straightening tips for you and your child

About 4.5 million Americans wear braces or other dental appliances to straighten their teeth, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Many more - an estimated 50 to 75 percent of the population - have some form of malocclusion or misaligned teeth and could benefit from orthodontic treatment. Read More

Winter skin care - even tougher with acne? What to look for in your treatment

Winter brings its own set of skin challenges. Although you might associate breakouts with summer months when your skin produces sweat and excess oil, acne can be just as troublesome in the winter. Read More

Three key steps for weight loss in the new year

It's the time of year when we are inundated with holiday treats and rich, high-calorie foods. Enjoying celebratory meals is a big part of the season, but after New Year's Day, it's time to cut back and shed the pounds. Read More

Help your flower girl be her best on your big day

Children can add so much to a wedding day - from the ring bearer toddling down the aisle carrying a pillow with precious cargo, to the flower girl who sweetly perfumes your path to the altar by dropping tender petals in her wake. As special as you feel on your wedding day, you'll want even your littlest helpers to share in the feeling and know that you appreciate them. Read More

Fun, tasty ways to get fit in 2010

If you want to get healthier this year, you've probably started evaluating exercise programs and healthy foods to eat. But don't forget to include fun and enjoyment, because that is the best way to keep it going all year long. Read More

Budget-friendly tips to create a new look for 2010

You're working on exercising and eating better to make sure you're healthier on the inside this year, but what about the outside? Most people have broken their resolutions by the end of January, but it's easy to stick with it if you commit yourself to a fun way of feeling better about yourself. Read More

Female Winter Olympic athletes share medal-winning winter beauty tips

Winter can take a toll on anyone's beauty regimen. Extreme cold makes skin dry and flaky, wind strips moisture from hair and temperature changes from inside to outside make it hard to dress appropriately. U.S. Olympic athletes who are gliding down ski slopes, spending hours on the ice and training in biting temperatures know firsthand how harsh winter elements can do more than put a damper on your looks -- it can also affect the health of hair and skin. Read More

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