Crystals are natural minerals that can be found all over the planet, and they’re thought to ground and calm, helping you to stay present and appreciate what you have and what you love, says Deborah Hanekamp, the founder of Mama Medicine in New York City. And they’ve become increasingly trendy lately, in part because …
Anne Hathaway Reveals She’s Gaining Weight for a Role — and Preemptively Shuts Down Body Shamers
Anne Hathaway has a message for any future body shamers: don’t bother. The actress, 35, posted on Instagram that she’s purposefully gaining weight for a new movie role, and that any critics have no need to comment on how she looks. “I am gaining weight for a movie role and it is going well,” …
Kim Kardashian West Slammed for Promoting Appetite-Suppressing Lollipops
Kim Kardashian West is under fire from celebrities and fans for promoting appetite-suppressing lollipops on Instagram. The megamogul, 37, posted the ad for Flat Tummy’s lollipops on Tuesday, and by early Wednesday morning, the photo had been deleted. (Although it was initially thought that Kardashian West deleted the image, which has since been restored, a …
Ask the Experts: How can I curb my urge to snack? All I seem to want is high-sugar foods in winter!
How can I curb my urge to snack? It’s worse during winter, when all I seem to want is high-sugar foods. Pip, 37 Include a source of protein, fibre and healthy fats with every meal to keep you feeling full, and include lots of veggies at every meal as they are low in energy and …
Spanking Does More Harm Than Good, the American Academy of Pediatrics Advises in New Statement
A new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics is fortifying its previous stance on corporal punishment — specifically, that it should not be used as a method to discipline children. In a follow-up advisory published Monday — 20 years after its “Guidance for Effective Discipline” that said parents should “be …
It Took Khloé Kardashian a ‘Good 3 Weeks’ to Get Back Into Her Workout Grind Post-Pregnancy
After getting clearance from her doctor to jump back into the gym six weeks after welcoming daughter True Thompson, Khloé Kardashian was ready to get going. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star 34, filmed her workouts for fans to follow on social media, but according to Kardashian, getting back in the groove wasn’t as …
Have a Teenager Going Off to College? Take These 7 Health Steps Before They Leave
Sending your teenager off to college is an emotional time — just ask the teary Beckham family as they said goodbye to son Brooklyn in August, or the Ripa/Consuelos clan who recently bid farewell to their eldest, Michael. But before that college drop-off happens, it’s important to complete these seven health steps in between …
Try this tennis player leg workout to build lower-body strength at home
If you’re getting bored of being stuck in the house with the same five Christmas films on repeat – it might be time to get moving. Shake of the festive funk and work up a sweat with a simple but effective workout you can do without even leaving your living room. You might just need …
Vanessa Hudgens Challenges Her Body with Intermittent Fasting and New Workouts
If Vanessa Hudgens is feeling unhappy about her body, she doesn’t sit back — she takes it as a challenge. The actress, 29, likes to try out new workouts and diets — like intermittent fasting and eating pescatarian — to change up her body. “If I ever get to the point that I’m not …
How changing your meal times can help weight loss
Making small adjustments to the time you eat your breakfast and dinner could make a big difference to your weight, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The 10-week study examined ‘time-restricted feeding’ across two groups – one who delayed their breakfast by 90 minutes and ate dinner 90 minutes earlier, …