Health/Wellness

This past week I decided to challenge myself and to experience what it is like to eat gluten-free. At first my gluten-free week was a daunting task, but I gradually learned which foods are naturally gluten-free and discovered many substitutes…Read More

This Sunday is Active Nation Day, a day dedicated to improve women’s physical and mental health and to create a more active world. It is the initiative of the leading active wear brand, Lorna Jane, and although it was celebrated…Read More

September is National Yoga Month, designed to both educate people about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. During September, yoga studios and teachers are encouraged to offer free yoga classes and events. Unfortunately, commuting to…Read More

To be honest, I rarely find the time to go to the hairdresser. I often will go months without even getting a trim. I also tend to simply buy the first ‘2 for 1’ shampoo and conditioner deal that I…Read More

Named after Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915), a German neurologist, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) robs its patients of their dignity, intellect, and ability to carry out daily routine tasks. AD is one form of dementia. The others are: 1) Vascular dementia (multi-infarct or…Read More

Just in case you aren’t anxious enough about all the chemicals that you consume on a daily basis, there is now a new wave of ‘going green’ that has caught our attention. This trend is not just better for the…Read More

What better way to relax after a long and busy week than with a day at the spa? Unfortunately, we don’t all have the time or money to visit a spa on such a consistent basis, but why not bring…Read More

Beach season might be winding down, but you still have plenty of opportunities to wear your favorite open-toed wedges in the next few months. Get your sand-ravaged tootsies back in tip top shape with these five simple steps for an…Read More

It’s hard to keep track of all the new fitness studios that are popping up on every street corner in New York. So I decided to try out a handful of them and give you my top five. Enjoy! 1.…Read More

Barefoot running is a trend that quickly picked up speed, a few years back. Basically it is running in a way that mimics being barefoot by either running without shoes, or running in a pair of thin-soled shoes. Being a…Read More