
By Tyler Tolman — Sunshine is not your enemy. What about for muscle growth? Did you know that gladiators would work out in the sun because they knew it helped grow stronger muscle? Well, now recent research has caught up to ancient warriors. The January edition of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found [...]
I’m a big fan of facial oils for instant hydration, the feeling of not being weighed down (as some creams can do) and they’re great for an instant skin pick-me-up (plus they can also do double duty as a gentle eye makeup remover). That said, all oils aren’t the same. Firstly, when looking for an [...]
Natural healthcare and beauty brand Weleda has been at the forefront of the natural skincare industry for almost a century. Many would agree its popularity and longevity has much to do with its founder Ruldolf Steiner, who developed the widely-loved brand on principles of sustainability, respect for the environment and fair trade. But since his [...]
I met Cynthia Morgan in 2008. I was writing a piece for a magazine about how it’s possible to change your life, simply by changing your mind. Cynthia was (and still is) an in-demand hypnotherapist, with clients traveling from around the US to seek her expertise. I distinctly remember standing outside a busy sidewalk cafe, [...]
From auditions to the big screen, being an actor takes stamina of mind, body and spirit. Looking the part is a Hollywood prerequisite, with the pressure to fit a certain image weighing on most actors’ minds. With busy schedules of script learning, meetings, events, interviews and on-camera time, it’s crucial to live a life of [...]
The life of the senior citizen looks less and less like those of our great grandparents. Women (and men) over 65 are trading in retirement for a life of passion and exploration, all the while embracing the wisdom that comes with having truly lived. The pin-up girl for this new take on life over 60 [...]
When celebrities look to a nutritionist for ultimate health advice that will not only give them a toned, slim physique but also radiant, glowing skin, they look to Kimberly Snyder (pictured above). The yoga instructor and clinical nutritionist spends her time between her homes in New York and LA — when she’s not working on [...]
By Ellen LaConte — If you’re looking for a good way to “go green” this year, here’s a suggestion. Don’t stop at planting a tree, attending a rally, or giving to your favorite conservation fund. Instead, make 2011 the year you move beyond symbolic gestures and engage with the Earth in the most primal, profound, [...]
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