Today's HEALTH & WELLNESS Guilty Pleasure
Early Summer Flu Busters

As soon as you woke up, you had that feeling. You KNEW you were coming down with something. Your throat got scratchy, and your head felt slightly congested. You didn't have a full-on cough, and your temperature was stable, but you knew you had to do something quick before all hell broke loose. Chances are, it was the air conditioner, allergies, and the crazy weather changes lately that prompted this upset in your system. Since we know there's never time to get sick, here are 5 tips to bust your way out of a full blown cold, before it ever rages.... CONTINUE READING 3

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We can all agree that each and every one of us has a part of our body that we just can’t seem to accept. Whether it is our stomachs or our inner thighs, we just can’t seem to stop staring at it! We have outlined a few exercises to help you tone based on your specific problem area! - Grace... CONTINUE READING 17

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We couldn’t be more ready for spring right now, whether it’s the outdoor brunches with girlfriends or the shorter hemlines and bare legs. But there’s always one thing about spring that makes us nervous: showing off our bikini bodies. Have no fear with these 6 workouts targeting your abs, muffin top, love handles, lower-back, kangaroo sack, or whatever you choose to... CONTINUE READING 18

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Those sugary Easter treats may be tempting (hello, Peeps!) but if you’re searching for some healthier alternatives, look to these mouth-watering snacks to get you in the festive mood. From organic jelly beans to scrumptious fruit baskets, don’t worry! We’ve got your low-sugar needs covered. -Courtney Leiva Peeled Snacks Gently Dried Fruit ($2.20 per serving at peeledsnacks.com) Looking for the perfect... CONTINUE READING 6

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With the warmer weather approaching, perhaps the one thing we all want to do is to look good in our fresh new threads. But for some, the word “diet” can be a little worrisome (and just plain annoying). And of all the diet methods out there, juice diets can be the most intimidating--and expensive--of them all. Luckily, we... CONTINUE READING 14

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From stripper pole cardio classes to Insanity-inspired boot camps, working out has never been so diverse, fun, and creative. Inspired by all the wacky workout trends, we found five more niche, cult-worthy workouts to get your cold-weather butt into springtime shape. -Molly Friedman Doonya Bollywood-inspired dance classes have been popular ever since America fell in love with Slumdog Millionaire--and that final song-and-dance... CONTINUE READING 9

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Guys, Dancing with the Stars is almost here! To get you ready for the premiere of Season 16 on March 18, we’ve picked seven of our favorite dance workout DVDs, so you can get your booty shaking along with Sean Lowe, Andy Dick, and Lisa Vanderpump. You know you love them! When you’re doing a dance DVD workout, spend some time... CONTINUE READING 14

Green Food Guaranteed to Make You Feel Good

While you may have had the best of intentions, it’s possible you may not have stuck to that "less brownies" resolution you made back in January. Since spring is marching closer—bringing us one step closer to bikini season—and today is St. Patrick's Day, it only seems appropriate to get healthy with good-for-ya green foods! -Tai Nycole Harriss Healthy eating doesn’t always have... CONTINUE READING 22

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Suddenly, all those vodka sodas and PBRs you drank last night turned out to be a bigger mistake than that One Direction tattoo you got during spring break. But luckily for you, a hangover can be cured. Check out these list of tips below that we have acquired through extensive research and personal experience. -Allison Chase Pickle Juice Sounds disgusting, but extremely... CONTINUE READING 8

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Maybe the vegan trend all started when Natalie Portman appeared on Top Chef demanding a vegan meal. Or maybe it was aided by all our super-skinny friends announcing their gluten-free, organic lifestyles. Or perhaps the Portlandia chicken skit had something to do with it. No matter who started it, going vegan is a trend that isn’t going anywhere soon. So... CONTINUE READING 11

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Control calories, keep your energy level up and look younger -- while it’s not a magic cure-all, wet, wet water has dozens of benefits (check out this post from WebMD). You don’t necessarily need eight glasses every day, but really, you’re probably not drinking enough. We get it -- in the afternoon, the lure of that cherry vanilla soda is... CONTINUE READING 5