Lifestyle & Trends - Seasonal

Will you be fiscally fit in 2010?

How is your financial health? If you're not sure where to begin in assessing your fiscal well-being, here's a brief checklist you can review to generate some good ideas. Read More

Is it a cold or the flu? Here's how to tell

"My body aches and my head is throbbing. Do I have the flu or is it just because I'm stressed or tired? Do I need a flu shot? Do I need the H1N1 vaccine, too?" Millions of Americans will be asking themselves these and more questions this winter as news reports and health care providers continue to warn about seasonal influenza and novel H1N1 influenza, otherwise known as swine flu. Read More

Get your digestive system 'back on tract'

Winter comfort foods, and special treats celebrating the arrival of spring and Easter, if you haven't been kind to your body lately, you'll definitely start feeling it. If you wake up each morning feeling bloated, constipated, or crampy, rest assured you are not alone. Read More

Warm weather relaxing or playing in the snow? Tips for planning your winter travels

The winter months offer the perfect excuse to plan a fabulous getaway, and you don't have to travel far to find something that fits your vacation expectations. Read More

Easy home improvement stops flu virus

Frequent hand washing, covering your mouth when you cough and avoiding others who are ill - you probably already know the basics of protecting your health during cold and flu season. But you may not be aware of the important role proper humidity in the home and workplace plays in preventing the transmission of viruses. Read More

Tips for starting and maintaining a fitness program

Let's face it - if New Year resolutions actually worked, we wouldn't be making the same ones year after year, and largely, we do. In fact, more than 40 percent of the population makes resolutions, and on a grand scale, the top 10 resolutions are the same from year to year, with two of them consistently involving exercise and getting fit. Here are some tips for creating an effective plan for a healthy lifestyle change. 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

Drive safely this winter with expert cold-weather car care tips

Rough winter weather increases your risk of being in a car accident by 36 percent, finds the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But taking a few steps now can help minimize your risk. Read More

Winter cooking: Don't give up the grill

Winter is becoming the new grilling season, according to the NPD Group's 23rd annual Eating Patterns in America report. So if you find yourself looking wistfully at the patio and dreaming about grilling without having to stand in the cold, an indoor grill is your best bet. Read More

Five baby shower must-haves for the new mom

On average, eight babies are born every minute in the United States. It's only a matter of time before you are invited to the next baby shower. While most shower attendees will opt for the typical (and often costly) shower gift like a trendy baby outfit or rattle, why not arm a new mom with the elements she'll appreciate most when baby arrives? Here is a list of less-than-expected but affordable gift ideas for the new parents in your life: Read More

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